Susanne Erding-Swiridoff facts for kids

Susanne Zargar-Swiridoff (born Susanne Erding on November 16, 1955) is a talented German composer. She writes many different kinds of music. She is also a curator, which means she helps organize art and cultural projects. Susanne has created over 90 pieces of music, including operas, orchestral works, and music for smaller groups of instruments or singers.

About Susanne Zargar-Swiridoff

Susanne Erding was born in Schwäbisch Hall, a town in Germany. She loved music and studied how to compose it at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart. She also learned about music education there.

In 1977, she finished her studies at the University of Stuttgart. She focused on British and American literature and drama. Later, in 1981, she completed her composition studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich. Susanne also took summer courses in other countries like England, the United States, Canada, and Argentina. This helped her learn even more about music.

Teaching and Lecturing

In 1979, Susanne Erding-Swiridoff began teaching at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik in Stuttgart. She became a lecturer there. From 1991 to 1992, she was a visiting professor of composition at the Musikhochschule in Mannheim.

She also traveled to teach as a visiting professor in many other cities. These included Madrid in Spain, Vienna in Austria, and cities in China like Shaoxing and Shanghai. She also taught in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.

Family and Curation Work

In 1988, Susanne married Paul Swiridoff in Rome. Paul was a German journalist, broadcaster, and photographer. In 1994, they had a daughter named Katharina Swiridoff.

Since 2002, Susanne Erding-Swiridoff has also worked as a curator. This means she helps put together art exhibitions and cultural projects. She even published an art book called Tsubaki. This book was connected to a special collection of books by the famous writer James Joyce.

Musical Stage Works

Susanne Zargar-Swiridoff has composed several pieces for the stage. These are like plays that include music and singing.

• Joy (1983): This is a chamber opera that lasts about an hour. A chamber opera is a smaller opera, often with fewer singers and musicians. This one was for six singers and twelve musicians. The story was written by Roy Kift.
• Der Schneeman (The Snowman) (1989): This is a longer opera, about 90 minutes. It was written for twelve singers and a large orchestra. The story was created by Walter Jens.
• Peter Schlemihl (1991): This was a puppet theater piece. It was made for a trio of string instruments. The story was based on a work by Adalbert von Chamisso.
• Habba Khatoon (2012): This is an opera for a large orchestra and eight singers. It is based on the story of Habba Khatoon.

Music Recordings

Susanne Zargar-Swiridoff's music has been featured on several recordings. These recordings allow people to listen to her compositions.

• Un lay de consolation: This recording features music by several composers, including Susanne Erding Swiridoff.
• Mouvements Dynamiques: This album features the Youth Guitar Orchestra of Baden-Württemberg. They are led by conductors like Leo Brouwer and Helmut Oesterreich.
• Stephanie Haas sings "Spuren im Spiegellicht" (Traces in Mirror Light) (1984): This recording features the singer Stephanie Haas performing one of Susanne Erding-Swiridoff's pieces.