Raphaëlle Aoun (b. 2004) is a Lebanese composer based in Berlin. Through her music, Raphaëlle seeks to build a connection with listeners, inviting reflection and dialogue on the role of contemporary music in today’s society.
Her works have been performed by renowned ensembles and soloists including Ensemble Modern, Ensemble Musikfabrik, Art Percussion Ensemble, Matthias Bauer, Michael Vogt, Nadezda Tseluykina, and Joachim Striepens among others. She has been selected to participate in festivals and residencies such as the Akademie Kontemporär Hamburg, Mixtur Festival, and the residency program Precept.Concept.Percept. XIII. Raphaëlle has received awards from the II. Randspiele International Competition in Zepernick and Jugend Komponiert Germany.
Since October 2024, she has been pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Composition with Prof. Hanspeter Kyburz at the Hanns Eisler School of Music in Berlin, following earlier studies with composer Helmut Zapf. She expanded her knowledge and skills with renowned composers, including Marc Sabat, Milica Djordjević, Gordon Kampe, Oscar Bianchi, Arnulf Herrmann and others.