Helena Gough

Helena Gough is an English composer based in Berlin. Gough's work initially focused upon the collection and manipulation of 'real-world' sound material and the exploration of its abstract properties. Occasional deviations into synthetic and instrumental sources are now developing into more prominent ingredients. Each new sound-space is created by taking everything possible from the tiniest element, working to make something from nearly nothing. This reduction in means yields a density and richness of results. Initially trained in violin and composition at the Royal Academy of Music, Junior Academy, Gough went on to complete a BMus at Birmingham University. As a solo (laptop) player, she presents her music live on a regular basis. Gough performances are intended for dark spaces and involve multi-layering and improvisation with her sound materials in order to create a unique environment for each new event.