Alexander
Reich
Musicologist & Composer
Biography
I was born in 1995 in Munich, Germany. At a young age I started taking piano lessons and developed a keen interest in music. In recent years I have worked as an arranger and composer with different orchestras in the Munich area as well as the Budapest Film Orchestra. Since 2017 I have been studying musicology at the University of Music at Karlsruhe. While studying Music Informatics as a supplementary subject I was able to learn how to use many technical devices including software applications. After finishing my BA in 2021 and my MA in 2025, I am currently a doctoral student. I love to compose and have a great deal of experience with software tools like Sibelius and Pro Tools.
Musicology
In the course of my studies I have been exploring musicology in depth. My main area of interest is orchestral music, especially of the 19th century, as well as Russian music and performance practice. Through my various jobs as student assistant and internships, e.g. in music publishing, I have gathered extensive practical experience.
Composition
As well as musicology, composition is my second passion. The majority of my compositions is for orchestra but I have also written pieces for piano, string quartet and other chamber lineups. Also worth mentioning are two of my orchestral works which were performed in concert a few years ago.
Arrangements
Aside from composing my own music, I have produced arrangements in various contexts. With the help of various text books and copious scores I have been able to acquire greater knowledge in this field. My orchestrations of Sergej Rachmaninovs Préludes, which are part of an ongoing project, deserve special mention.
Music Notation
While working on my various occupations a good understanding of notation has proved invaluable. This pertains to artistic as well as scientific work, for example the writing of musical examples for textbooks or papers. Elaine Gould’s Behind Bars is my main source of reference.
Music Production
Beyond digital means like Noteperformer, I can bring my music to life with a live orchestra. To this extent, I regularly cooperate with the Budapest Film Orchestra. I take care of the whole project, from score and part preparation and the actual recording through postproduction.
Portfolio
Compositions
CTH. Ein musikalischer Geburtstagsgruß (2023) (Budapest Film Orchestra conducted by László Kovács)
Horn Concerto (2021/2022) (with use of Noteperformer)
JSS. Ein musikalischer Geburtstagsgruß (2024) (with use of Noteperformer)
PM. Ein musikalischer Geburtstagsgruß (2023) (Budapest Film Orchestra conducted by László Kovács)
Sinfonie in einem Satz (2017–2022) (Budapest Film Orchestra conducted by László Kovács)
Rachmaninov-orchestrations
Étude-Tableau, op. 33 no. 6 (Budapest Film Orchestra conducted by László Kovács)
Prélude in c sharp minor, op. 3 no. 2 (Budapest Film Orchestra conducted by László Kovács)
Prélude in g minor, op. 23 no. 5 (Budapest Film Orchestra conducted by László Kovács)
Prélude in d flat major, op. 32 Nr. 13 (with use of Noteperformer)
Miscellaneous
Richard Wagner: Prelude to Rheingold (with use of Vienna Symphonic Library)
Ulrich Wiederspahn: Ein Brief an Isabell, orch. Alexander Reich (Budapest Film Orchestra conducted by László Kovács)
As a reading sample please find a concert critique here (in German).
Contact and Imprint
Alexander Reich
Maistraße 62
87437 Kempten, Germany
info[at]reich-alexander.de
+49 831 52 73 41 36
reich-alexander.de
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