About

Klara Mlakar (b. 1999) is a Germany-based Slovenian composer who delves into the human voice and the subtle musical structures and capabilities of instruments. Recurring motifs in her music include an exploration of perception and understanding, as well as a contemplation of the sublime. Her inspiration often draws from diverse sources, including visual arts, poetry and psychology.

Her works have been performed at renowned festivals, including CEME Tel Aviv, ZeitGenuss, R!SK, the Ljubljana New Music Forum, the Taiwan International Choral Festival, Europa Cantat, the Biennale Chor Aachen and .abeceda Contemporary music festival, performed by Ensembles such as Ensemble Musikfabrik, Meitar Ensemble, Ensemble Recherche, Slowind, Badische Staatskapelle Karlsruhe and the The Slovene Philharmonic String Chamber Orchestra among others.

She is pursuing a Soloist Exam in composition at the Karlsruhe University of Music (Germany), where she previously completed her master’s degree under the guidance of Prof. Markus Hechtle and Prof. h.c. Dr. Wolfgang Rihm. She earned her bachelor’s degree in composition and music theory at the Ljubljana Academy of Music (Slovenia) in the class of Prof. Vito Žuraj. She expanded her knowledge and skills with renowned composers, including Milica Djordjević, Carola Bauckholt, Brigitta Muntendorf, Oxana Omelchuk, Johannes Caspar Walter, Johannes Kalitzke, Annesley Black, Iris ter Schiphorst and others.