Daniel Glaus

Daniel Glaus is a renowned Swiss composer, organist, and professor, celebrated for his innovative contributions to contemporary classical music. Born in 1957 in Bern, Glaus studied organ and composition at the Hochschule der Künste Bern and further honed his craft in Paris and Vienna. He has been deeply influenced by figures such as György Ligeti and Klaus Huber, and his works often explore the interplay between timbre, sound structures, and silence.

Glaus has composed extensively for organ, orchestra, chamber ensembles, and choral groups, gaining recognition for his ability to push the boundaries of traditional music forms while drawing on the rich liturgical and vocal traditions of his native Switzerland. In addition to his compositional work, Glaus is a prominent organist, performing internationally and being involved in significant projects such as the development of new organ designs. His commitment to musical education is evident in his professorships at institutions like the Zurich University of the Arts and the University of the Arts Bern, where he has mentored a generation of young composers and performers.

Daniel Glaus’s artistry is marked by an intellectual rigor and a spiritual depth, securing his place as one of the leading figures in contemporary Swiss music.