Neuwirth, Olga#
b. Graz, Styria, Aug. 4, 1968, composer, niece of Goesta (see) Neuwirth. Studied composition in San Francisco, then at the Vienna University of Music and in Paris. Combines in her works electronic, instrumental and vocal elements and derives her inspiration from modern literature (cooperation with, among others, E. Jelinek). EU Composition Award in 1996.
Werke: Der Wald - ein toenendes Fastfoodgericht, 1991 (mini opera
after E. Jelinek); Koerperl. Veraenderungen, 1991 (after a radio play
by E. Jelinek); Lonicera Caprifolium, 1993; Punch und Judy, 1994
(radio play after H. C. Artmann); Todesraten, 1997 (radio play
after E. Jelinek); Hommage à K. Nomi, 1998.
Literature#
S. Drees (ed.), O. N., 1999 (with index of works).