Cor Fuhler

Prepared piano, electronica

Cor Fuhler (electronics) – Fuhler is mainly interested in expanding the sound possibilities of the piano. He collects and plays many electronic and acoustic keyboard instruments, sometimes self-made, such as the Keyolin (a combination of violin and keyboard). In 1995 he formed the trio Fuhler-Bennink-De Joode, based on the techniques of instant composing and instant arranging. Fuhler combines improvisation and composition in various musical settings, such as with his group Carduelis Carduelis (1990-1996). In 1999 he was commissioned by Huis aan de Werf in Utrecht to develop a music theatre production: ‘Olympicnic’. With this project, which is based on technological extremes, he combined electro-acoustic music with Super 8 film, shadow play and sports. He also leads the extensive Corkestra. Fuhler is one of the initiators of Kraakgeluiden, a workshop cum concert venue for electronics and improvisation. Besides work for his own bands, Fuhler composed music for a.o. Maarten Altena Ensemble, ICP, Lokaal 01, Aardvark, Palinckx, Nove Cento and Big Band New Music. He has collaborated with various artists such as George Lewis, Roswell Rudd, Evan Parker, Jim O’Rourke, John Zorn, Ernst Reijseger, Tobias Delius, Mark Feldman and Herr Seele.

Cor is part of Pianolab Festival 2010