Norbert Möslang

Norbert Möslang (October 6, 1952 in St. Gallen) is a Swiss musician in the field of free improvisation (soprano saxophone, double bass, Live electronic music) and luthier.[1]

Norbert Möslang
Born (1952-10-06) October 6, 1952
St. Gallen
Switzerland
Genresfree improvisation
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrumentssoprano saxophone, double bass, Live-electronic
Associated actsAndy Guhl, Günter Müller, Jim O’Rourke, Otomo Yoshihide, Keith Rowe, Carlos Zingaro, Irène Schweizer, Peter Liechti
Websitemoeslang.com

Life and works

The first instrument, which Möslang learned to play was piano. Then, he learned soprano saxophone and contrabass clarinet by self study. From 1972, he worked with Andy Guhl in a duet for 30 years. Since 1984, they have been both in the duet Voice Crack. With Eric M and Günter Müller, the duet expanded to the ensamble prior-z.

He has performed also with Barbetomagus, Jim O’Rourke, Otomo Yoshihide, Keith Rowe, Carlos Zingaro, Irène Schweizer, Kurt Liedwart and Jason Kahn. He composes also film music. He won the Swiss Film Award in 2010 for the music he composed for Peter Liechti's documentary film the Hummings of Insects.[2]

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-08-12. Retrieved 2017-08-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-08-12. Retrieved 2017-08-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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