I am a Berlin-based composer and sound designer with a passion for blending classical music training with modern experimental sound. My journey began with piano lessons at a young age, and I later pursued formal education in musicology at the University of Amsterdam and composition at HKU Utrecht. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work on diverse projects, creating music for film, theater, animation, and multimedia art. A few highlights of my career include my collaboration with the experimental trio K(I)M, where I explore the fusion of psychedelic rock, electronic music, and ambient sound. I have also contributed music to the Cloud Commission project, which combines sound design and visual art in an experimental multimedia format. My work has been featured at international film festivals, such as the Utrecht Film Festival, and showcased at prestigious events like the Golden Mask Festival in Moscow. Additionally, I collaborate with PANDA Platform on sound and music projects, always pushing the boundaries of music's potential in different artistic settings. 2024 – Music for the documentary film "Flowers" by Anatolij Skachkov. 2023 – Scoring of poems by Alexander Delfinov for PANDA Platform. 2020 – Music for Tatort episode "Funkstille" (Hessischer Rundfunk). 2013 – Founding of the trio KIM with Mike Hentz and Kay Degner; composing and producing in the studio. Since 2012 – Private piano lessons and teaching at the Freie Musikschule Potsdam and Schneegans Musikschule Berlin. 2011 – Music for a documentary by A. Nasonov about Vladimir Motyl. Since 2011 – Collaboration with Ersatz Muzika, a project by Irina Dubrowskaya, focusing on arrangement and production of experimental music works. 2007 – Music for the documentary "Global Pirates" (Exyl Film, Berlin). 2004 – Music and sound design for the theater piece "Hochzeitsreise" by V. Sorokin, Golden Mask Festival, Moscow. 2000-2005 – Music for the film Tagebuch von Cloud Commission. 2001 – Music for the animation "Mayor of High Sand" (Annie M. G. Schmidt), nominated at the Utrecht Film Festival. 2000 – Music for the theater piece "Medea" (Utrecht Theater Academy). 1998 – Music for the documentary "Dutch Idealism", nominated for the Utrecht Film Festival. 1997-1999 – Radio VPRO, sound technician. 1997-1999 – Lecturer in Solfège and Ear Training at HKU Utrecht. 1997-2001 – Project "Kinderkomponierplatz", collaboration with the Centrum Elektronische Musik (CEM, Amsterdam) and Musiccentrum Ijsbreker.

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I am a Berlin-based composer and sound designer with a passion for blending classical music training with modern experimental sound. My journey began with piano lessons at a young age, and I later pursued formal education in musicology at the University of Amsterdam and composition at HKU Utrecht. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work on diverse projects, creating music for film, theater, animation, and multimedia art. A few highlights of my career include my collaboration with the experimental trio K(I)M, where I explore the fusion of psychedelic rock, electronic music, and ambient sound. I have also contributed music to the Cloud Commission project, which combines sound design and visual art in an experimental multimedia format. My work has been featured at international film festivals, such as the Utrecht Film Festival, and showcased at prestigious events like the Golden Mask Festival in Moscow. Additionally, I collaborate with PANDA Platform on sound and music projects, always pushing the boundaries of music's potential in different artistic settings. 2024 – Music for the documentary film "Flowers" by Anatolij Skachkov. 2023 – Scoring of poems by Alexander Delfinov for PANDA Platform. 2020 – Music for Tatort episode "Funkstille" (Hessischer Rundfunk). 2013 – Founding of the trio KIM with Mike Hentz and Kay Degner; composing and producing in the studio. Since 2012 – Private piano lessons and teaching at the Freie Musikschule Potsdam and Schneegans Musikschule Berlin. 2011 – Music for a documentary by A. Nasonov about Vladimir Motyl. Since 2011 – Collaboration with Ersatz Muzika, a project by Irina Dubrowskaya, focusing on arrangement and production of experimental music works. 2007 – Music for the documentary "Global Pirates" (Exyl Film, Berlin). 2004 – Music and sound design for the theater piece "Hochzeitsreise" by V. Sorokin, Golden Mask Festival, Moscow. 2000-2005 – Music for the film Tagebuch von Cloud Commission. 2001 – Music for the animation "Mayor of High Sand" (Annie M. G. Schmidt), nominated at the Utrecht Film Festival. 2000 – Music for the theater piece "Medea" (Utrecht Theater Academy). 1998 – Music for the documentary "Dutch Idealism", nominated for the Utrecht Film Festival. 1997-1999 – Radio VPRO, sound technician. 1997-1999 – Lecturer in Solfège and Ear Training at HKU Utrecht. 1997-2001 – Project "Kinderkomponierplatz", collaboration with the Centrum Elektronische Musik (CEM, Amsterdam) and Musiccentrum Ijsbreker.

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I am a Berlin-based composer and sound designer with a passion for blending classical music training with modern experimental sound. My journey began with piano lessons at a young age, and I later pursued formal education in musicology at the University of Amsterdam and composition at HKU Utrecht.

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work on diverse projects, creating music for film, theater, animation, and multimedia art. A few highlights of my career include my collaboration with the experimental trio K(I)M, where I explore the fusion of psychedelic rock, electronic music, and ambient sound. I have also contributed music to the Cloud Commission project, which combines sound design and visual art in an experimental multimedia format.

My work has been featured at international film festivals, such as the Utrecht Film Festival, and showcased at prestigious events like the Golden Mask Festival in Moscow. Additionally, I collaborate with PANDA Platform on sound and music projects, always pushing the boundaries of music’s potential in different artistic settings.
2024 – Music for the documentary film “Flowers” by Anatolij Skachkov.
2023 – Scoring of poems by Alexander Delfinov for PANDA Platform.
2020 – Music for Tatort episode “Funkstille” (Hessischer Rundfunk).
2013 – Founding of the trio KIM with Mike Hentz and Kay Degner; composing and producing in the studio.
Since 2012 – Private piano lessons and teaching at the Freie Musikschule Potsdam and Schneegans Musikschule Berlin.
2011 – Music for a documentary by A. Nasonov about Vladimir Motyl.
Since 2011 – Collaboration with Ersatz Muzika, a project by Irina Dubrowskaya, focusing on arrangement and production of experimental music works.
2007 – Music for the documentary “Global Pirates” (Exyl Film, Berlin).
2004 – Music and sound design for the theater piece “Hochzeitsreise” by V. Sorokin, Golden Mask Festival, Moscow.
2000-2005 – Music for the film Tagebuch von Cloud Commission.
2001 – Music for the animation “Mayor of High Sand” (Annie M. G. Schmidt), nominated at the Utrecht Film Festival.
2000 – Music for the theater piece “Medea” (Utrecht Theater Academy).
1998 – Music for the documentary “Dutch Idealism”, nominated for the Utrecht Film Festival.
1997-1999 – Radio VPRO, sound technician.
1997-1999 – Lecturer in Solfège and Ear Training at HKU Utrecht.
1997-2001 – Project “Kinderkomponierplatz”, collaboration with the Centrum Elektronische Musik (CEM, Amsterdam) and Musiccentrum Ijsbreker.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Filmscore composer at Hessische Rundfunk
December 1, 2019 - July 12, 2021
Filmscore composer
Music Composer, Songwriter at Radio JoJo , world children's media network
April 1, 2010 - November 12, 2015
Created songs, jingles, and background music beds for the international children’s radio series, supporting program content and enhancing storytelling.
DJ & Music Producer at 2 Gun Tower
March 1, 2004 - December 1, 2012
Curated and performed music for fashion shows in collaboration with the fashion house.
Composer / Audio Producer of the film "Gray Light or a Journey with Closed Eyes" at Cloud Comission
June 7, 2019 - August 1, 2025
Created original musical compositions, performed audio editing, and designed sound for key scenes, enhancing the film’s atmosphere and storytelling.

Education

Barchelor of Art at HKU University of the Arts Utrecht
September 1, 1997 - July 1, 2002
Composition, Sound Design

Qualifications

Filmcsore
May 1, 1999 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
    paper Composer for Screen — Tatort: Funkstille (2020, ARD / Das Erste)

    Composed and produced original score for the episode Funkstille of the acclaimed German TV series Tatort (directed by Stanislaw Mucha).

    paper Composer & Sound Artist — BePoetry (with poet Aleksandr Delfinov)

    Composed and produced original music for a live and studio project combining poetry and contemporary music. Created musical settings for Delfinov’s texts and performed them in collaboration with the poet.

    paper DJ & Music Selector

    DJ sets and curated music for fashion shows, activist events, and alternative club nights, opening or closing shows and crafting immersive atmospheres.
    https://www.twine.net/signin