Manolis Ekmektsoglou

email: ekmektsoglou8@gmail.com

I was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. My musical interests focus on a personal composition method. One of my main goals is to avoid redundant complexity sometimes found in contemporary music. With that in mind I have invented a process of creating my music material called “Selective Subtraction of Tone and Rhythmic material” method. As its name signifies it is based on a selection process that gives a certain amount of material. This material forms the basis for an evolutionary process where finally, all these elements are combined in order to give the final piece. The results of the method consist of spntaneous and pointillistic soundscapes.

Personal website: https://manolisekmektsoglousite.wordpress.com/

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Manolis Ekmektsoglou studied composition in the Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki, Greece (Integrated Masters), in the University of York (PhD) and in the Musik Hochschule in Hannover HMTMH (Masters). He is currently Assistant Professor in Acoustic and Acousmatic composition in MIAM ITU in Istanbul.

Manolis participates in the “Labor Beethoven 2017-2020” project, funded and organised by the Berlin Academy of the Arts. The project comprises participants from Switzerland, Israel and Greece. This 3-year period will include commissions and performances from various ensembles in Germany and Switzerland and will culminate in a final performance that will take place in Berlin in 2020.

His pieces have been performed in Greece (DissonArt ensemble, New Hellenic Quartet), Italy (Soundiff project), Hong Kong (AMGA ensemble), Spain (ensemble Regards Mixtur festival 2016), Austria (NAMES ensemble, Synaesthesis ensemble), Iran (International Electronic Music Festival, Reza Korourian Awards 2017) and the UK (Andersson – Gallois – De Saram trio, Diotima Quartet, Psappha ensemble).

Significant moments of his musical life comprise selection from the Crossroads festival in Salzburg; selection from the Psappha ensemble to participate in the “Composing for clarinet” scheme call for 2015-2016; selection to participate in both workshops of the MIXTUR festival 2016 and also proposal to compose a piece for ensemble Regards. Manolis participates in the “Labor Beethoven 2017-2020” project, funded and organised by the Berlin Academy of the Arts.

For scores: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5124r0w38djjioa/AAB1aHyKSF3Is-YEEgsczulFa?dl=0

Also, if you would like to make a try with Greek music feel free to follow this link with some Greek songs of mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfQZ1gMSXtk
and here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiI7EVF_B8o

If you want relaxing music enter here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo5WG3pI6RQ
and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o456aVw9m4

Manolis Ekmektsoglou’s tracks

• Deactivated Soul, for accordion, trombone and fixed media (2018/19) by Manolis Ekmektsoglou
• A Two Faced Mirror, for fixed media and dancers (2018)(listen with headphones or loudspeakers) by Manolis Ekmektsoglou
• Spit & Rinse, for Tenor, Baritone and Bass solo voices (2018) by Manolis Ekmektsoglou
• Ripping, having, standing, oben!, for ensemble (2017) by Manolis Ekmektsoglou
• Fall Leaves Fall, for SSAA solo voices (2018) by Manolis Ekmektsoglou
• Dual Voice, for fixed media (2018) by Manolis Ekmektsoglou
• Gargoyle, for ensemble (2017) by Manolis Ekmektsoglou
• Twisted Fingers (excerpt Bar 101 And On)(2017) by Manolis Ekmektsoglou
• Scenes From An Industry, For Fixed Media (2012) by Manolis Ekmektsoglou
• Little Mass No. 2, trio (2016) by Manolis Ekmektsoglou