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SEF ALBERTZ engineering in his native Venezuela, Sef Albertz moved in
After carrying out his studies in music and electronic
2000 to Germany, where he completed his artistic
postgraduate studies as a composer (Musikakademie Kassel)
and guitarist (Musikhochschule Münster) with outstanding
results: “An integral musician with an immense culture” as
recognized by Leo Brouwer, the well-known Ibero-American
composer and guitarist.

Albertz’s compositional output includes solo, chamber,
electroacoustic and orchestral music. His music has received
notable world premieres and multiple repeat performances in
many countries throughout Europe and the Americas.

His compositional projects have been commissioned and
funded by national and international institutions, including:
GEMA, Instituto Cervantes, Junta de Andalucía, ‚Manuel de
Falla‘ Chair, LARA Culture Foundation, Leipzig Kulturamt, MDR
Sinfonieorchester, Musifonds, UNESCO, among others.

Sef Albertz’s creative work has been documented on
several CDs. Recent recording projects include the first
worldwide publication of two new albums comprising his
piano oeuvre: Resplendences around Bach (“...a skillful
dramaturgical connection to a fascinating musical world, a
delightful combination of progressive and traditional
elements...southern temperament and profundity” - MDR
Press) and In the Secret of the World (“an exciting album that
should be heard!” - PIANONews).