Dr. Kevin Zhang, Associate Professor, Department of Music

About this episode

Dr. Kevin Zhang discusses his work as a composer and experimental musician, exploring various forms of music and interdisciplinary projects.

Kevin Zhang’s work as a composer and experimental musician encompasses instrumental, vocal, electronic, and electro-acoustic concert music, along with field recordings, sound walks, site-specific installations, and interdisciplinary projects involving film, theater, and dance. His compositions have been presented internationally at the Darmstadt Ferienkurse für Neue Musik, Dian Red Kechil International Young Composers Residency, Electroacoustic Barn Dance, Festival de Royaumont, Hear Now Musi...

People in this episode

Host: Kelli Cluque

Guest: Kevin Zhang

Topics covered

• composition
• experimental music
• electronic music
• interdisciplinary projects
• concert music

Keywords

• composer
• experimental musician
• electro-acoustic
• field recordings
• sound walks
• site-specific installations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Department of Music

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