Born 3.12.1947
Schlumpf was born in Aarau. Between 1968 and 1973 he studied music in Zurich: clarinet, piano, conducting, theory and composition. He studied composition with B. Blacher in Berlin. Since 1977 he has been senior lecturer for music theory at Zurich Conservatoire and Music College. Additionally, he has since 1991 run a course in group improvisation. He works as an improvising saxophonist in diverse ensembles. Since 1990 he has concentrated on composing mostly postmodern music.
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