Bio
Michel + André Décosterd
André Décosterd – 1967, Le Locle (Suiza)
1984-1988 Apprenticeship in organ factoring, Neuchâtel (CH)
1995Diploma from the Ecole de Jazz et de Musique Actuelle (Ejma) in Lausanne (CH)
1997 Founds the group Cod.Act with Michel Décosterd
Since 1997. Active as musician and composer. Specialises in computer programming of musical applications. Studies composition systems specific to contemporary music, in particular logarithmic composition. Performs researches on the interaction between man, sound and machines. Produces musical works for contemporary ensembles and for the theatre. Teaches in the Ejma.
Michel Décosterd – 1969, Le Locle (Suiza)
1994 Diploma of architecture at the Engineering school of Biel (CH)
1994-1996 Active as architect in Berlin and Weimar (DE)
1997 Founds the group Cod.Act with André Décosterd
Since 1997. Active in plastic arts and in architecture. Develops and constructs sound machines.
Since its inception, Cod.Act collaborates with Jacques Décosterd (1936), engineer in the fields of industrial computer sciences and automation systems.
Creations
2012 Resonance
2012 Siliknost III
2011 Pendulum Choir
2009 Cycloïd-E
2006 Ex pharao
2005 Hotschkuss
2004 Aérostase
2004 Siliknost II
2003 ]insofern[
2002 Siliknost I
2000 Bach/mendeleïev
1999 Krakòw
