Martin Halter (mahal)
Author of Werckmeister
Born 1977; author, project lead, software architect. Combines technical expertise with a passion for music. As a software engineer (degree with distinction, specialising in UX and project management), he developed learning applications early on, worked with a range of IT systems and led small interdisciplinary teams. Since 2009 he has been a partner at Raskin Apps, where he has been responsible for and created around 100 apps and websites, including the innovative desktop application “Raskin for Mac”. Shaped musically by the Zurich Boys’ Choir (Zürcher Sängerknaben) and by playing the French horn in orchestras and bands, he has been singing tenor since 2004 in the Vokalensemble Cantemus (Renaissance to contemporary music). As club curator at the Heldenbar, he booked DJs and live musicians across a wide range of styles.
Martin Halter (mahal)
Drawing on some 300 concert performances, he now wants to promote ear training and access to music through play.