Kaufmann Scholarship goes to Martin Reck
The foundation, set up by pianist and composer Nico Kaufmann for the financial
The organization established to support young talents is awarding its 16th scholarship of 15,000 Swiss francs to Martin Reck.
Born in 1989, Martin Reck graduated from the Basel Music Academy with a Bachelor's degree in Audio Design and is currently studying for a Master's degree in Electroacoustic Composition at the ZHdK Zurich. His works combine influences from acousmatic, pop and club music into narrative music of magical realism. Live performances, his own voice and the development of electronic instruments are central components of his artistic practice.
The purpose of the Nico Kaufmann Foundation is to support young musicians who are ready to give concerts. It offers an annual scholarship to musicians who have not yet reached the age of 35 and are resident in Switzerland in the year of the call for applications.
