Karlheinz Essl Jr.

At the University of Vienna he studied musicology and wrote his doctoral thesis on "Das Synthese-Denken bei Anton Webern" (1989).

Essl's work in this area has greatly influenced contemporary trends in algorithmic composition, and he often integrates these processes into his live performances.

In addition to composing instrumental and electronic music, Essl is known for creating interactive real-time compositions and sound installations.

Since the early 1990s, Essl has developed a variety of software environments for real-time composition, which he uses in both his live performances and collaborations with artists from diverse fields.

These software tools allow Essl to create music interactively, often in collaboration with dancers, choreographers, visual artists, and poets.

These compositions have been central to his recent output and showcase his continued interest in the relationship between acoustic instruments and live electronic processing.

In recent years, Essl has written several solo and ensemble pieces for electric guitar, reflecting his ongoing interest in blending acoustic and electronic elements.