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Contemporary classical music.

Discography:

• "Synthetics — Themes", op. 17, DMA (CD), 1989
• "Symphony no. 1 in E", op. 20; symphony for synthesizers. 1988–89. DMA (CD)
• "Organ Pieces"; cycle of organ compositions, DMA (MC) 1990
• "7 Parts Of Desolation", op. 29; piano cyle, 1986-1991, DMA (MC)
• "Intermezza", op. 37; compositions for piano, 1995
• "Simplicity Of Heresy", op. 37; suite for integrated ensemble, 1996, CatchArrow Recordings (MC)
• "Musik für die Metamorphose", op. 45; scenic music for Black Box Theatre performance od Franz Kafka story "Metamorphose", (MC) 1997
• "Symphony no. 2 "Defensa"", op. 47; symphony for integrated orchestra, CatchArrow Recordings, (CD), 1997
• "Concert industriel pour orgue", op. 49; concerto for organ and orchestra., CatchArrow Recordings, (CD) 1997
• "Symphony no. 3 "Brands Of Tyrany", op. 52; symphony for integrated orchestra, organ and mezzosoprano, CatchArrow Recordings, (CD), 1999
• "Divertimento nos. 1 and 2, Hymnus no. 2", 1997–1999 CatchArrow Recordings (MC)
• "Sense Geometry", op. 54; thematic alnum of compositions fort integrated ensemble and vocals.1998-9, CatchArrow Recordings (CD)
• "Dances & Marches", op. 57; suite for organ, pianos and integrated ensemble, 1999, CatchArrow Recordings (MC)
• "Exorcims", op. 61; suite pro integrated ensemble, 1999–2000, CatchArrow Recordings (CD)
• "Symfony no. 4, "Descent From The Cross", op. 67; symphony for integrated orchestra, soloists and choir, 2001
• "De regionibus liminis", op. 68, tématické album skladeb pro integrovaný hudební soubor; 2003, CatchArrow Recordings (CD)
• "Les scènes ardentes", op. 72; summary of author´s scenic musical works 1990-2004 with alternative title “Phragments, thèmes et images scéniques”, CatchArrow Recordings (CD), 2004
• "Nonterra", op. 73; Suite for integrated ensemble, 2005, CatchArrow Recordings (CD)

The Czech composer Vladimír Hirsch has been composing since 1972, when, as pianist and organ player, he started to compose small romantic and classicist compositions for these instruments. Soon, though, he abandons these compositions for a longer period and takes up experimental rock music in various formations. In 1987 he decided to focus on classical musical form as well, nevertheless with an attempt to enhance the action potential by modern means of expression and by searching for specific processes. He attempts to resume the tradition of 20th century Czech and other Slavic music, but eventually attains his own clear-cut position both in tone creative principles as in composition style and opinion on orchestration and the role of not quite musical components in it. Typical for him are new sonic characteristics of classical instruments, created by force of digital technique. He makes efforts to reach of organic incorporation of seemingly distinct or irreconcilable elements into the living form, called by him Integrated Music. He is founder and leader of ensembles Skrol, Aghiatrias and Zygote.

• www.vladimirhirsch.com
• www.arsmorta.org
• www.discogs.com/artist/Vladim%EDr+Hirsch
• pragueindustrial.org/profiles.htm