about
Reuben Esterhuizen is a London-based composer and performer.
His work utilises minimal materials and intuitive systems, with a focus on reiteration and sound. His recent work is concerned with presenting various situations that highlight the experience of similarity and focuses on the effects of layering and ambiguity in the listening experience. He is interested in different practices of score-making.
As a composer, he has worked with the Plus-Minus Ensemble, EXAUDI Vocal Ensemble, Musarc Choir, Ensemble 7 Bridges, Unfinished Collective, the Frankland Quartet and various individual instrumentalists. His work has been performed at Siobhan Davies Studios, IKLECTIK, Milton Court Concert Hall, Goodenough College, and The Place Theatre.
He is also very interested in cross-disciplinary work, particularly enjoying working with choreographers and involving himself as a mover in collaborations.
He is currently enrolled on the Artist Master's course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he has enjoyed studying with Paul Newland, Laurence Crane, Richard Baker, and Amber Priestley.
A frequent singer and guitarist, he enjoys performing experimental and improvised music of his own and others, notably with experimental choral collective, Musarc.
His studies are supported by the Guildhall School Trust.
He enjoys Beckett and wants to make more sound installations.
