Silvia Sommer facts for kids

Silvia Sommer, born on April 9, 1944, is a talented Austrian musician. She is known as a composer, which means she writes music. She is also a pianist, playing the piano, and a music producer, helping to create recordings.

About Silvia Sommer

Silvia Sommer was born in Vienna, Austria. Her family loved music, and some were even composers. She started playing the piano when she was just three years old! By the time she was eleven, she had already written her first piece of music.

Her Music Education

Silvia went to the Vienna Music Academy. There, she learned to play the piano from Marianne Lauda and Joseph Dichler. She also studied how to compose music with Alfred Uhl.

After finishing her studies, Silvia became a professional pianist and composer. Her music has been played and heard all over the world.

Awards and Recognition

Silvia Sommer has won several important awards for her musical work. In 1970, she received the City of Vienna composition prize. This was a special award from her hometown for her music. Later, in 1982, she also won the Lower Austria prize. These awards show how much her talent is appreciated.

What Kind of Music Does She Write?

Silvia Sommer writes many different kinds of music. She creates pieces for choirs (groups of singers) and orchestras (large groups of musicians). She also writes music for solo instruments, like a single piano or violin. Sometimes, she writes for chamber ensembles, which are small groups of musicians.

Silvia also writes songs and light music. She has even composed music for film soundtracks! Her works have been recorded and released on CDs. Some of these include:

• Klaviernacht - Piano Works By Women Composers (1996) Bayer Records
• Esoteric - Extreme Sacrifice