Studio Visit: Manuel Riegler

Composer and sound designer Manuel Riegler has become a prominent figure in the local dance and performance scene in recent years. In conversation with the CPA, he shares his experiences and strategies in scoring performances

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In recent years, Manuel Riegler has made a name for himself as a composer and sound designer for both Austrian and international dance and performance productions. In a video interview with the Choreographic Platform Austria, he discusses the nuances of composing for the stage and provides insights into his specific composition strategies for three pieces: Manifestations by Marta Navaridas, Béton Brut by Hungry Sharks, and the forthcoming Latente by Martina De Dominicis, Magdalena Forster, and Manuel Riegler himself.

BIO

Manuel Riegler studied drums and instrumental pedagogy at the Vienna Music Institute. He works as a sound designer and composer for dance, performance, theater, film, and game art. In recent years, he has collaborated with, among others, Lau Lukarilla, Marta Navaridas, Alex Deutinger, Tiran Willemse, Rebecca Merilc, CocoonDance Company, Hungry Sharks Company, Eva-Maria Schaller, Eli Keszler, and Theater Nuu. He composed the music for the film Veni Vidi Vici by Daniel Hoesl and Julia Niemann. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2024. In collaboration with Anna Russman and Kilian Immervoll, he created the short film Tinnitus Castle, which was part of the program at the Crossing Europe Festival in Linz.

He played drums and percussion in various bands and theater projects, including Francis International Airport, Wealth, and Shrack.