Mateu Malondra Flaquer[b. 1977: Palma, Illes Balears, Spain] develops, in his work, a considerable variety of musical and sonic processes, where multiplicity, modular fragmentation, the superimposition of differentiated compositional strategies, and the concatenation of musical elements configure the most characteristic features of his work. His musical training began with composition studies with David Padrós and Christian de Jong in Barcelona, and continued with a BAMus and an MMus in Composition at the Maastricht Conservatorium (ZUYD University) under the tutelage of Robert HP Platz, as well as a BAMus in Classical Guitar at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague with Enno Voorhorst. He broadened his knowledge with electroacoustic studies at the Centre Henri Pousseur in Liège with Patrick Delges and Jean-Marc Sullon, and enriched his perspective with masterclasses by figures such as Daniel De Adamo, Richard Barrett, Brian Ferneyhough, Beat Furrer, and Wolfgang Rihm. His academic research culminated in a doctorate at Kingston University-London, under the supervision of Paul Archbold and Oded Ben-Tal, awarded in 2021 with a thesis on researching on polyphonic structures, modularity and momente form.
In the field of pedagogy, Mateu Malondra Flaquer currently serves as a Specialist Technical Professor at the Conservatori Superior de les Illes Balears (Conservatory of the Balearic Islands), where his extensive training and experience translate into specialized teaching for the formation of new music professionals. The subjects he teaches reflect his expertise in contemporary musical creation and the integration of technology, including Electroacoustic Composition, which guides students in the application of current compositional techniques and enhances the creative process with electronic means; Mix-Media Composition, which explores the fusion of technology with music, audiovisual composition, scenography, and sound space; Applied Music Technology IV, which fosters advanced knowledge of the latest technological tools; Repertoire with electronic media for saxophone, a unique subject that explores the timbral and expressive possibilities arising from the combination of a traditional instrument like the saxophone with the electroacoustic world; Creativity and Innovation for saxophonists, which stimulates original thinking and innovation capacity; and Cultural Management Projects, which offers tools for the ideation, planning, and evaluation of musical cultural projects. Previously, he directed the municipal music school of Calvià and taught classical guitar at the municipal music schools of Calvià and Artà.
In public management, he served as director of the Institut d'Estudis Baleàrics (Institute of Balearic Studies) between 2019 and 2022. Currently, he plays a key role as artistic director, production manager, and coordinator of the ME_MMIX Festival and ME_MMIX_Produccions.
His artistic activity as a composer is characterized by the formalization of musical and sonic processes, with an exploration of multiplicity, modular fragmentation, and the superimposition of compositional strategies. He has also worked in the composition of sound spaces for theater and scenography, creating immersive environments. His presence on the international circuit began in 2006 with commissions from renowned festivals and performers, such as the Festival Mixtur 2015, the Grup Instrumental BCN216, and the Festival Musica Sacra Maastricht 2006, among many others. He is currently working on new pieces for Lluïsa Espigolé, Xabier Casal, and Carlota Càceres, as well as on the monodrama Samurai with text by Rafel Gallego, and collaborates with Posada Producción on the design of the scenography and sound space for theatrical projects such as Laura and Volen Bicicletes.
The quality and innovation of his work have been recognized in various international competitions, being a finalist in calls from the Arditti String Quartet 2010 and 2012 and the ICP competition, as well as the Music Village International call for new works. He won the first prize of the GTM-Conservatoria Symfonieorkest competition. Was selected for the Donaueschingen Musiktage-Next Generation, the Franco Donatoni International Meeting for Young Composers, the Concurs PluralEnsemble, and the Ecce and Riot Ensemble International call for new works, among other recognitions.
His music has been performed by prestigious ensembles such as the Arditti String Quartet, BCN216, Ensemble dissonArt, Insomnio, Ensemble Exposé, Mdi Ensemble, Palomar Ensemble, Plural Ensemble, QuLacoza, Riot Ensemble, Vertixe Sonora, and UMS’nJIP, as well as by soloists and conductors of the stature of Rafel Caldentey, Neus Estarellas, Pilar Fontalba, Takao Hyakutome, Tatsuki Narita, Mark Knoop, Gerry Cornelius, and Beat Furrer. His work has resonated in festivals and concert halls such as the Cairo Contemporary Music Days, Dark Music Days, Donaueschinger Musiktage-Next Generation, Festival Musica Sacra Maastricht,Forum Wallis, Gaudeamus Muziekweek, IDAF Festival, IMD-47-Internationale Ferienkurse für neuen Musik-Open Space, Festival Mixtur Barcelona, Nact der neuen Musik Düsseldorf, New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, NUNC2!, Perspectives XXI, Unerhörte Musik-Berlin, Sintése, SIRGA, Sounds New, L’Auditori-Barcelona, Auditori de Saragossa, Auditori CajaSol, És Baluard, Concertgebouw Brugge, Conzertzaal Tilburg, Theater ann het Vrijthof, MISE-EN Place, Muziekcentrum First Philips, Senate House, Studio Noru, Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall and Spectrum among other venues.
His music has been broadcast by radio stations worldwide and performed in Egypt, Europe, Iceland, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the USA. Since 2012, his work has been published and distributed by BabelScores and Universal Edition.
Publisher: BabelScores and Universal Edition