Kristjan Kõrver (born 1 October 1976, in Tallinn) is an Estonian 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 Irina 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
Year Title Type Instrumentation / Notes 2003 Expansio I Chamber music For four alto saxophones 2007 Gratis dictum Ensemble work For instrumental ensemble 2009 Symphonism 12 Orchestral work For symphony orchestra 2013 The Iron-Ants (Raud-Ants) Chamber opera Opera for small ensemble and voices 2016 Schizzo concertato Orchestral work For string orchestra
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