Simon Steen Andersen
born 1976 in Odder, Denmark, he studied composition with Karl Aage Rasmussen in Aarhus (1998–2003; with Mathias Spahlinger in Freiburg 2001/02; with Gabriel Valverde in Buenos Aires 2003/04; and with Bent Sørensen and Hans Abrahamsen in Copenhagen (2004–2006). In addition to compositions for soloists, ensembles and orchestra, some of which are scored for additional unorthodox instruments, devices and electroacoustic setups, Simon Steen-Andersen’s extremely heterogeneous oeuvre also encompasses audiovisual installations. His music often extends into the theatrical dimension through the performers’ actions.