Annie Mahtani

Annie Mahtani

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Electroacoustic music<br/>Acousmatic composition <br/>Spatial Audio <br/>Multichannel composition including ambisonics<br/>Spatialisation and diffusion<br/>Field-Recording <br/>Cross-disciplinary collaboration<br/>Site-specific composition and installation

20082025

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Research interests

My research explores electroacoustic composition, immersive audio technologies, and the creative potential of environmental sound. I specialise in multichannel acousmatic music and ambisonic audio, developing compositional strategies for large-scale spatial works and investigating how sound can shape perceptions of space and place.

A key focus of my practice is acoustic ecology and the sonic identity of environments. Through extensive field recording, I create works that amplify subtle or imperceptible sonic characteristics, fostering new modes of listening and engagement with the environment. This includes site-specific installations and augmented soundwalks that integrate technology and embodied experience.

I am an active performer with BEAST (Birmingham Electroacoustic Sound Theatre), advancing live acousmatic and improvisatory practices. My interdisciplinary collaborations with dance and theatre companies extend my research into cross-disciplinary contexts, combining sound design and composition to create immersive experiences.

Biography

I am an electroacoustic composer, sound artist, and performer whose work explores environmental sound and spatial audio. I am Professor of Electroacoustic Composition and Practice at the University of Birmingham and co-director of BEAST (Birmingham Electroacoustic Sound Theatre).

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

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  • Chamberlain Clocktower Sonic intervention

    Mahtani, A. (Contributor) & Batchelor, P. (Developer), 20 Oct 2025

    Research output: Non-textual formExhibition

  • Everything in the forest is the forest

    Mahtani, A. (Composer) & Hewitt, C. (Photographer), 10 May 2025

    Research output: Non-textual formExhibition

  • Inside The Clock

    Mahtani, A. (Composer), 20 Oct 2025

    Research output: Non-textual formExhibition

  • Ripples

    Mahtani, A. (Composer), 20 Oct 2025

    Research output: Non-textual formComposition

  • Shimmer

    Mahtani, A. (Composer), 3 May 2025

    Research output: Non-textual formComposition