Hildegard Westerkamp

Hildegard Westerkamp is a renowned Canadian composer and sound artist known for her innovative work with soundscapes—carefully crafted audio environments capturing natural and urban sounds. Her work explores the relationship between people and their surroundings, often creating immersive experiences that heighten awareness of everyday acoustic environments. Westerkamp’s compositions blend field recordings, music, and voice to evoke emotional and reflective responses, fostering a deeper connection to the environment. Her contributions have significantly advanced the field of acoustic ecology, emphasizing listening as a vital way to understand and appreciate the world around us.