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Kris Oelbrandt: Less is More

Sunday, 6 October 2024   |   09:00 - 10:00

Kris Oelbrandt: Less is More

A small musical cell expands gradually with each recurrence until it becomes a virtually endless melody, describing the richness of sticking to what you have. Originally a part of Catharsis, Carson Cooman premieres Oelbrandt’s piece for organ.

  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Carson Cooman, organ
Date
Oct 06 2024
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Time
09:00 - 10:00
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Location
Society of St. John the Evangelist
Society of St. John the Evangelist
980 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Website https://www.ssje.org
Phone 6178763037

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Composer

Kris Oelbrandt

In Oelbrandt's music, you can hear the sound shadows of composers such as Arvo Pärt and Olivier Messiaen, but he walks his own spiritual path.

Kris Oelbrandt was born in Sint-Gillis-Waas (Belgium) on November 13, 1972. Kris studied violin, viola and piano at the Academy of Music, Drama and Dance in Sint-Niklaas.
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