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Enno Poppe

b. 1969

German composer and conductor

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About Enno Poppe

Born 1969. Enno Poppe is a German composer, conductor and composer (music).

Enno Poppe (born 30 December 1969 in Hemer, North Rhine-Westphalia)

Since 1998 he has conducted the ensemble mosaik for contemporary music in Berlin. and won an Ernst von Siemens Composers' Prize in 2004.

His opera Arbeit Nahrung Wohnung (Work, Nourishment, Lodging) on a libretto of Marcel Beyer was premiered at the Munich Biennale in 2008.

Since 2008 Poppe has been a member of the Academy of Arts, Berlin, since 2009 of the Nordrhein-Westfälische Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Künste and, since 2010, of the Bayerische Akademie der Schönen Künste. In 2023 Poppe was awarded the Franco Abbiati Prize from Italian Music Critics Association.

Works Source:

Stage works IQ (2011–2012). Text: Marcel Beyer Arbeit Nahrung Wohnung (2006–2007). Text: Marcel Beyer Interzone (2003–2004) Text: Marcel Beyer

Works for orchestra HUNDERT. Hommage à Pierre Boulez VI (2024) Strom (2023–2024) Schnur (2019) for cello and orchestra Fett (2018–2019) Welt (2011–2012) Markt (2008–2009) Altbau (2007–2008) Keilschrift (2006) Obst (2006)

Works for ensemble Blumen (2022) for ensemble Körper (2021) for ensemble Hirn (2021) for ensemble O Du (2020) for ensemble Prozession (2015–2020) for large ensemble Rundfunk (2015–2018) for 9 synthesizers Fleisch (2017) for tenor saxophone, electric guitar, keyboard and percussion Filz (2014) for viola solo, 4 clarinets and strings Speicher (2008–2013) Wald (2010) for four string quartets Salz (2005) Öl (2001–2004) Holz (1999–2000) for clarinet and small ensemble Dem Bones (1999–2000) for ensemble

Chamber music Laub (2022-2024) for seven instruments Quintet (2016/2020) for string quintet Buch (2013–2016) for string quartet Freizeit (2016) for string quartet Feld (2007/2017) for two pianos and two percussionists Brot (2007/2013) for five instruments Schweiß (2010) for violoncello and keyboard or for four instruments Tonband (2008/2012) for two keyboards, percussion and live electronics Zug (2008) for seven brass players Trauben (2004) for violin, violoncello, and piano Rad (2003) for two keyboards Tier (2002) for string quartet Gelöschte Lieder (1996–1999) flute, violin, violoncello and piano

Vocal music Augen (2020–2022) for soprano and chamber orchestra. Text: Else Lasker-Schüler Der Wechsel menschlicher Sachen (2020) for mixed choir. Text: Quirinus Kuhlmann Ich kann mich an nichts erinnern (2005–2015) for choir, organ and orchestra. Text: Marcel Beyer Abend (2007) for four male voices and four trombones Drei Arbeiten (2007) for baritone, horn, piano and percussion Gold (2006) for mixed choir Wespe (2005) for voice solo

Solo music Fell (2016) for drumset solo Haare (2014) for violin Zwölf (2014) for violoncello 17 Etüden für die Flöte, 3. Heft (1993/2009) Arbeit (2006–2007) for virtual Hammond organ Herz (2002) for violoncello Holz solo (1999/2004–2015) for bassoon or bass clarinet Thema mit 840 Variationen (1993/1997) for piano 17 Etüden für die Violine, 2. Heft (1993)

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Education
Friedrich-Leopold-Woeste-Gymnasium, Berlin University of the Arts, ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, Universität der Künste Berlin
Employers
Deutsche Oper Berlin
Awards
Hans-Werner-Henze-Preis; Schneider-Schott Music Prize; Ernst von Siemens Music Prize; Villa Massimo

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Enno Poppe?

German composer and conductor

When was Enno Poppe born?

Enno Poppe was born on 30 December 1969 in Hemer.

What is Enno Poppe's occupation?

Enno Poppe is a composer, conductor and composer (music).

What nationality is Enno Poppe?

Enno Poppe is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Enno Poppe

· Wikidata: Q830579

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