Ann Cleare is an Irish composer working in the areas of concert music, opera, extended sonic
environments, and hybrid instrumental design. A recipient of a 2019 Ernst von Siemens Composer Prize,
her work has been commissioned and presented by major broadcasters such as the BBC, NPR, ORF,
RTÉ, SWR, WDR for festivals such as Wittenertage fur Neue Kammermusik, International Music
Institute Darmstadt, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, Ultraschall, Rainy Days, and MATA,
working with ensembles such as: The International Contemporary Ensemble, ELISION, JACK Quartet,
Ensemble Nikel, Yarn/Wire, ensemble mosaik, Musikfabrik, and The BBC Scottish Symphony
Orchestra. Ann studied at University College Cork, IRCAM, and holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University.
Her scores are published by Project Schott New York. She is Assistant Professor of Music and Media
Technologies at Trinity College Dublin.
More info can be found on her website: https://annclearecomposer.com
International Society for Contemporary Music
