Rene Staar Tickets

Rene Staar is a prominent Austrian composer, violinist, and conductor known for shaping contemporary chamber music through performance and leadership. Born May 30, 1951 in Graz, Austria, Staar has built a career that blends rigorous technique with innovative musical exploration. He founded Ensemble Wiener Collage in 1987, serving as artistic director and performer, and has long been associated with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra as a member and collaborator. His work spans conducting, composing, and teaching, making him a foundational figure in Austrian and international new music scenes.

With a career rooted in Vienna’s rich musical tradition and Graz’s scholarly environment, Staar’s influence extends to major venues and festivals. He has been recognized with prestigious honors, including the Ernst-Krenek-Preis (City of Vienna, 1986) and the Großes Verdienstzeichen des Landes Salzburg (2014). His ongoing projects and performances continue to engage audiences across Europe and beyond.

Key milestones include the premiere of Time Recycling (Op. 22n) at Musikverein Wien on May 17, 2014, its Salzburg Festival presentation the same year, and the US premiere at Carnegie Hall in 2017. In 2025, René Staar is slated to serve as musical director for the production Killing-Godot at the Arnold Schönberg Center on October 20, 2025. His discography features notable releases such as Zehn Jahre Ensemble Wiener Collage (1997, ORF), Collage - Décollage (2024, Ensemble Wiener Collage), and live albums Mauer-Fragmente (Live, 2024), Märchen und Klagen (Live, 2024), and Farben und Impulse (Live, 2024). In 2024, the Ensemble Wiener Collage released Panic And Irony, with Staar credited as conductor and performer.

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