Claus Swienty: Diabelli Contest 2016

Claus Swienty 1976 – 1980: Studied music education for secondary schools at Folkwang-Hochschule, Essen
1980 – 1985: Studied orchestral and choir conducting at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
1992 – 1995: Postgraduate course in cultural institutions studies at Musikhochschule Hamburg
1985 – 1989: Working as freelance composer, arranger and conductor
1989 – 1991: Founder and director of "Theater Kunterbunt", a musical theater for children in Herne
1995 – 1996: Orchestra manager for Bergische Symphoniker
Since 1986: Adaptations of operas for children (The Magic Flute, Il Seraglio, La Cenerentola) for theaters in Hamburg, Berlin and Thessaloniki
1993: "Biancamaria", a musical fairy tale, premiered in Thessaloniki
1994: Commissioned to write a composition for the first Usedom Music Festival
Since 1996: Working as a freelance composer
Since 2003: Joint art projects in cooperation with my wife Carola, a visual artist