Alexander Schubert — Composer
Born in 1979, Alexander Schubert studied both bioinformatics and composition. His work explores the meeting points between acoustic and electronic sound, fusing styles such as hardcore, free jazz, popular electronic music and techno with contemporary classical concepts. Since his youth he has been active in these scenes, playing in bands and as a solo performer.
Performance-based pieces are a core part of his output. He puts the body at the centre of electronic music and uses gesture to add extra layers of meaning, seeking to give performers more agency and to create the greatest possible intensity — using sensors as well as visual media.
Alongside composing and solo performance, Schubert is a founding member of ensembles such as “Decoder”. He has taught live-electronics at the Lübeck conservatory since 2011. In recent years his works have been performed more than 400 times by numerous ensembles in over 25 countries.
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Schubert's approach connects the physical body with electronic sound, using gesture and sensors to give performers a more active role on stage. His background in both bioinformatics and composition informs a practice that moves fluidly between acoustic and electronic worlds, from hardcore and free jazz to techno and contemporary classical music.