in a myriad of areas, such as traditional music, improvisation, and written music: he thus confronts and gathers multiple influences, enabling a singular and personal voice to come forth. Through the study of rhythm and aural material, his work explores the liminal conditions of listening, especially those approaching silence. His music calls for a particular focus, where the ear must often stand alert, picking up on breath and noise. Involved listening is required. His compositions have been commissioned and created by, among others, the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, the Vortex ensemble, the Nederland Kamerkoor, Tetraflûtes, Le Concert Impromptu, the Quatuor Bela and the Ensemble Vide. Denis Schuler has also composed music for performances at the Schauspielhaus in Zurich, the Tojo in Bern, the Théâtre de Carouge and the Théâtre du Grütli in Geneva.