Biography of Matthias Ziegler (*1955)
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13.02.1955
Born in Bern, grown up in Zurich
First flute lessons at the age of ten, in parallel autodidactically starting to play guitar, drums and saxophon
Studies architecture, after cancelling this, starting to study at the Winterthur conservatory
Concert education from Conrad Klemm, solo diploma with William Bennett.
During his studies employment at the Zurich chamber orchestra and participation in jazz sessions.
After the exam a concert tour with harpenist Andreas Vollenweider
Co-founder of the Palladio Ensemble (flute, cello and harpsichord)
Has a special preference for very deep instruments and also installs microphones in those flutes
Inventor of the Matusi flute. This instrument has an additional whole, closed by a membrane, which can be stopped by a muffler. The sound is a bit chinese.
2001
Lectorship for improvisation at Winterthur conservatory
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Last edit 04.07.2010