Annamaria Kowalsky
*21 April 1991
Works by Annamaria Kowalsky
Biography
Growing up in a theatrical environment Annamaria Kowalsky has been imprinted with multidisciplinarity from early age on. She was trained as an instrumentalist at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and studied philosophy at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. Being an autodidact and avid learner she pursued her passion for visual art alongside her studies as a violist and channeled her observations and research about consciousness and its possibilities of communication into her doctorate.
She views mastering multiple disciplines as an expansion of her expressive possibilities. Her artistic and musical creations have received international recognition, and her innovative approaches in combining various media have earned her widespread acclaim. As a result, the Arvo Pärt Center in Estonia extended an invitation to her to inaugurate their new residency program, making her the first guest to partake in a creative period at the center.
About the music
Annamaria Kowalsky's music is heavily influenced by her work as a visual artist. She is known for her unique approach to music composition, which involves translating geometric structures into musical grids and then adding individual design elements to create a multi-dimensional, colorful sound. Her compositions are characterized by clear structures that create patterns and spaces that invite listeners to embark on an inner journey. The spherical has a special emphasis in her music, and the sound spaces she creates resemble her abstract paintings.
Kowalsky is passionate about combining sound and image, and some of her compositions were created as a complementary counterpoint to her visual works. She approaches music composition like an architect, constructing intricate and multi-dimensional soundscapes using a varied palette of sonic textures, shapes, and forms. Her style draws from classical, electronic, and experimental genres, resulting in a fusion of diverse styles.
For Kowalsky, music is a holistic sensory experience, and she strives to integrate visual design elements into her work to create a synesthetic interplay of sound and visual perception. Color, texture, and composition are all important elements in her compositions. She sees her music as an expression of her individual artistic vision, a reflection of her personal creative inspirations and stylistic inclinations. Her music is a thrilling and unique experience that invites listeners on a journey through the multi-dimensional soundscapes she creates.
Violin Concerto
Annamaria Kowalsky has recently been commissioned by the Swedish Chamber Orchestra to compose a violin concerto for their 2025/2026 season. The concerto will not only feature Kowalsky's signature approach to music composition, which involves translating geometric structures into multi-dimensional soundscapes, but will also incorporate her passion for integrating visual design and olfactory components into her work. With this commission, Kowalsky aims to create a truly immersive sensory experience for the audience.
