Kristjan Kõrver Explained

Kristjan Kõrver (born 1 October 1976, in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer.^[1]

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 Irina Zahharenkova, Quartet SaxEst and many others.^[2]

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)^[3]
• "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)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kõrver, Kristjan Estonian Music Information Centre . www.emic.ee . 20 March 2021.
2. Web site: 2017-01-03 . Kristjan Kõrver . 2024-05-22 . Estonian Composers Union . en-US.
3. Web site: KRISTJAN KÕRVER .