DE RUYSSCHER, Kris (b. 1971) - String Quintet 'At Mr Haydn's Request'

Kris De Ruysscher (b. 1971) - String Quintet 'At Mr Haydn's Request' (2025)

Performers: Kateryna Mytrofanova & Oleksiy Zavgorodniy (violins); Anastasia Boyko (viola);

Jana Malentzova & Oleh Mytrofanov (cello)

Recorded in the Ukraine by the OM Quintet. Mixed and mastered by Mauricio Serna at io Recording in Medellín.

Drawing: Anoniem (18th Century) - A quartet of musicians tuning up; two violinists point to their scores with their bows

Further info: String Quintet Nr.1: "At Mr. Haydn's Request"

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Kris De Ruysscher (1971)

He is a contemporary Belgian composer known for blending modern classical, cinematic, ambient, and post-minimalist music. His compositions create rich sonic landscapes that evoke both intellectual and emotional responses. His music features in documentaries, films, installations, and dance performances, valued for its cinematic atmosphere and emotional depth. Using delicate harmonies, polyrhythms, polytonality, and layered soundscapes, he often conveys a subtle melancholy. As a finalist in international competitions, he also teaches composition and guitar. Currently, he is Composer-in-Residence at Brussels Muzieque, curating performances and collaborating with international artists. His works are published by Groovy Scarab Music Publishing and ASCAP.