Sergey Khismatov is a composer and multimedia artist whose works are presented at concert halls, art exhibitions and film festivals worldwide. Khismatov is drawn to unique and innovative projects, even if they are intended for a one-time performance.
From the outset of his career, Khismatov has been fascinated by the spatial distribution of sound. A pivotal moment came in 2009 when he attended the Stockhausen courses, which deeply influenced his understanding of spatial sound. That same year, he reconstructed Avraamov's The Symphony of Industrial Horns, an iconic piece, adapting it for eight loudspeakers positioned around the audience to emulate the atmosphere of a sounding city. This reconstruction has been performed in various countries and featured at documenta 14. Over the years, Khismatov has continued to explore and develop acoustic and electroacoustic spatial compositions, a theme that remains central to his work.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, he invented a new audio-visual format called Video Ensemble. This innovative medium intertwines spatial sound distribution with visual elements, creating intricate, mosaic-like structures. Despite the labor-intensive nature of the process, Video Ensemble stands as a testament to Khismatov's commitment to merging sound and visual material into a cohesive, immersive experience.
In addition to his artistic practice, Khismatov has initiated, produced, and coordinated numerous cultural projects, bringing together artists, institutions, and audiences across different disciplines and countries. His projects include A-Musik, Signals, Tuono del Cuculo and the contemporary music concert series Tax Free. These initiatives have involved fundraising, international collaboration, technical production, and complex organizational logistics. His work reflects a sustained interest in expanding the possibilities of sound art while fostering new forms of artistic collaboration and public engagement.
RESIDENCES AND PRIZES:
2023 Villa Aurora artist-in-residence, LA, USA.
2021 bangaloREsidency, Goethe Institut, India.
2021 Schloss Wiepersdorf artist-in-residence, Germany.
2018 Künstlerdorf Schöppingen artist-in-residence, Germany.
2018 Saxony Working grant, Leipzig, Germany.
2015 DEAC artist-in-residence, Budva-Kotor, Montenegro.
2013 Villa Concordia artist-in-residence, Bamberg, Germany.
2013 Hof Klang artist-in-residence, Leipzig, Germany.
2012 St. Petersburg Culture Award, St. Petersburg, Russia.
COMPOSITION COMPETITIONS:
2023 The third prize of Wolfgang Jacobi Kompositionspreis 2023. Germany.
2015 The first prize of OSSIA competition 2015. NY, USA.
2014 Advocacy Award in Boston Metro Opera. Boston, USA.
2012 The first prize of Hof Klang 2012. Leipzig, Germany.
2012 The second prize of Franz Josef Reinl-Stiftung competition 2012. Vienna, Austria.