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. [1]
Since 2003, has been a member of Estonian Composers' Union.
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