john
wolf brennan
piano,
prepared piano, melodica
Born in Dublin/Ireland, raised in Central Switzerland. Studied piano at Musikhochschule Luzern and musicology, German literature and film in Fribourg. Additional studies with Karl Berger (CMS Woodstock/New York), masterclasses in composition with Ennio Morricone, Edison Denisov, Klaus Huber, Heinz Holliger and Hanspeter Kyburz. Has composed two operas and a multitude of other works. Recorded five solo piano albums (2002 CD “Flügel”; 1998 ”The Well-Prepared Clavier”, 1989-94 “blue trilogy”) and with Julie Tippetts, Corin Curschellas, Gabriele Hasler, Peggy Lee & Dylan van der Schyff, Evan Parker, Eddie Prévost, Chris Cutler, Robert Dick, Daniele Patumi, Hans Kennel, Gene Coleman, Gianluigi Trovesi, Christy Doran, Patrice Héral and Alex Cline a.o. For his innovative work as pianist and composer he was awarded the Prix de la Fondation SUISA 2002.
Homepage: www.brennan.ch