Jonty Harrison

Jonty Harrison is a British composer and sound artist known for his innovative work in electroacoustic music, which combines electronic sounds with recorded natural and musical sources. As a professor and director at the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Musical Research, he explores how technology can be used creatively to craft immersive, atmospheric soundscapes. Harrison’s compositions often involve complex layering and spatialization, creating dynamic auditory experiences that challenge traditional notions of music and sound. His work contributes significantly to contemporary experimental music, emphasizing the expressive potential of electronic and outdoor sound manipulation.