How hearing loss sparked a sonic masterpiece
Stephen Emmer’s journey from silence back to sound is a story of reinvention, resilience, and artistic rebirth. It is also a reminder that creativity can flourish even in the face of profound personal barriers. In a world overflowing with noise—traffic, construction, airplanes, crowded venues—most people shrug off the constant barrage. But for musicians, the stakes […]
Stephen Emmer’s new masterpiece Mount Mundane
An epic album about overcoming a personal crisis The internationally awarded Dutch composer Stephen Emmer presents his most personal work with the new album ‘Mt. Mundane’. The album, recorded with orchestra, piano and choir at Abbey Road Studios in London, addresses crises and personal challenges and conveys hope and confidence with 15 symphonic pieces. The […]
Urbans Magazine interview : From Adversity to Mastery
How Emmer reshaped his vision of classical music with Mt. Mundane. Stephen Emmer explores resilience and reinvention in his latest album, Mt. Mundane. In an exclusive interview, the artist shares his thoughts on inspiration, collaboration, and his vision to merge tradition, innovation and colour in the pursuit of timeless music. There are aspects of music […]
Tinnitus und Hörverlust sind Albträume eines jeden Musikers (German)
Tinnitus und Hörverlust sind die Albträume eines jeden Musikers und Komponisten und können bereits in jungen Jahren Realität werden. Diese Probleme werden oft nicht thematisiert, da sie eine existenzielle Bedrohung darstellen und häufig den Ruin einer Karriere bedeuten können. Auch der renommierte niederländische Komponist Stephen Emmer, der seit den 1970-er Jahren in der internationalen Musikszene […]
Earline Magazine : 15 filmische adagio-composities op Emmer’s ‘Mt. Mundane’
Op vrijdag 11 oktober 2024 bracht de Nederlandse componist Stephen Emmer zijn nieuwe album ‘Mt. Mundane’ uit. Dit album bevat 15 filmische adagio-composities voor piano, orkest en koor, geïnspireerd door zijn persoonlijke strijd met tinnitus en doofheid. Emmer richtte de stichting ‘Artists against Tinnitus’ op om anderen te steunen. ‘Mt. Mundane’ wordt al als zijn […]
Stephen Emmer – Mt. Mundane
Stephen Emmer – Mt. Mundane Composer Stephen Emmer unveils Mt. Mundane, an epic journey of overcoming personal crisis, for orchestra, piano and treble. Emmer is a Dutch composer and arranger from Amsterdam, who has been a prominent figure in the international music scene since the 1970’s. Over 30 musicians and international music stars Mt. Mundane is […]
Rondo Magazine : Ringing in the ears
Ringing in the Ears Ludwig van Beethoven was just 25 years old when the first signs of impending deafness began to manifest in 1795. The devastating impact of this fate on him is well documented in his letters. His “Heiligenstadt Testament” from 1802, in particular, stands as a harrowing testimony of a man being gradually […]
Stephen Emmer – Monsieur Croche
Stephen Emmer about Monsieur Croche “Another reference to a source of inspiration for this project namely Claude Debussy who sometimes nicknamed himself Monsieur Croche” [Stephen Emmer] Release date : 20 September 2024