Silvia Sommer | |
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Born | 9 April 1944 |
Alma mater | Vienna Music Academy |
Occupation(s) | Pianist and composer |
Silvia Sommer (born 9 April 1944) is an Austrian composer, pianist and music producer.
Silvia Sommer was born in Vienna, Austria, into a composing family. She began playing piano at three and composed her first piece at eleven.[1]
She studied piano with Marianne Lauda and Joseph Dichler at the Vienna Music Academy, and she studied composition with Alfred Uhl.[1]
After completing her studies she worked as a pianist and composer. Her music has been performed and broadcast internationally.[1]
She has received awards for her work, including the City of Vienna composition prize (1970) as well as the Lower Austria prize (1982).[1]
Sommer composes for choir, orchestra, solo instrument and chamber ensemble. She writes songs, light music, and music for film soundtracks. Her works have been recorded and issued on CD including: