Organization Co-Chair, ICMC HAMBURG 2026
Hamburg University of Music and Drama; Artistic Research Lab, ligeti center
Benjamin Helmer
Hamburg University of Music and Drama; Artistic Research Lab, ligeti center
Biography
Benjamin Helmer is a composer, lecturer in music theory and aural training, and research assistant at the Hamburg University of Music and Drama (HfMT). Artistically, he focuses primarily on microtonality and counterpoint in the form of “microchromaticism.” He coordinates the ARTILACS graduate program and works at the ligeti center in the Artistic Research Lab, where he oversees project funding for doctoral students in the field of artistic research. He is currently completing his dissertation at the HfMT in the Dr. sc. mus. doctoral program.