Kristjan Kõrver (born 1 October 1976, in
Tallinn
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) is an
Estonia
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n composer.
In 1997, Kristjan Kõrver graduated in music theory from the Georg Ots Tallinn Music School where he also studied composition with Alo Põldmäe.
His music has been performed in various ensembles such as the
Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, as well as by conductors
Risto Joost and
Lauri Sirp, mezzo soprano Iris Oja, Estonian zither (kannel) player
Kristi Mühling, flutist Tarmo Johannes, cellist Leho Karin, Ensemble Resonabilis, pianists Kai Ratassepp and I
rina Zahharenkova, Quartet SaxEst and many others.
He studied composition at the
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, graduating in 2003.
Since 2003, has been a member of
Estonian Composers' Union.
Awards
* Composer Prize at the Estonian Music Days Festival 2003
* Composer Prize at the Estonian Music Days Festival 2007
* 2013 Annual Award of the Endowment for Music of Cultural Endowment of Estonia
Works
* ''"Expansio I"'' (work for four alto saxophones; 2003)
* ''"Gratis dictum"'' (work for instrumental ensemble; 2007)
* "Symphonism 12" (work for symphony orchestra: 2009)
* chamber opera "The Iron-Ants" ('Raud-Ants'; 2013)
* "Schizzo concertato" (work for string orchestra; 2016)
References
Living people
1976 births
21st-century Estonian composers
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre alumni
Musicians from Tallinn
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