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Michael Schmid is a flautist and experimental musician, known for his work with the Belgian Ictus Ensemble and collaborations with Europe’s leading contemporary music groups. His practice spans sound installations, concrete poetry, and composition.
Since 2015, he has been developing BREATHCORE, a project exploring breath in artistic, social, and political contexts. He is the (co-)founder of The Breathing Saloon, together with choreographer Pieter Ampe, with whom he has researched breath for their planned production ARIA.
His work has been showcased at prestigious festivals and venues, including Kunstenfestivaldesarts, Kaaitheater, and BEAF. Schmid has collaborated with renowned artists such as Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Boris Charmatz, Manon de Boer, Georges Aperghis, and Simon Steen-Andersen. His installations and performances, including The Pitch and Breathcore – Riviera Blues, reflect his innovative approach to breath as a musical instrument. He has released recordings with labels such as KAIROS and WERGO, and has appeared on international radio and television.
2025
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