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'''Michael Oesterle''' (born 1968) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[composer]] currently living in [[Deux-Montagnes]], [[Quebec]], Canada. |
'''Michael Oesterle''' (born 1968) is a German-born [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[composer]] currently living in [[Deux-Montagnes]], [[Quebec]], Canada. His compositions have been performed by classical ensembles throughout Canada and internationally. |
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==Early life and education== |
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Oesterle was born in Germany. He immigrated to Vancouver British Columbia as a teenager. He attended the University of British Columbia where he studied composition, and later earned a master's degree from Princeton University.<ref name=ce>[https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/michael-oesterle-emc "Michael Oesterle"]. ''The Canadian Encyclopedia'', by Simon Bertrand, 14 June 2011</ref> |
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==Career== |
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Oesterle has created a large variety of compositions. In 1997, with pianist Marc Couroux, he founded the Ensemble KORE in Montreal.<ref name=ce /> He was commissioned by the Berlin Rundfunk Sinfonie Orchester to create music for the Berliner Musik Biennale 1999. He was composer-in-residence of the Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal from 2001 to 2004.<ref name=ce /> |
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In 2014 Oesterle composed a symphony, ''New World''. Its fourth movement, "Home", was performed by the Madison Symphony Orchestra in 2018.<ref>[https://madison.com/ct/entertainment/music/mso-welcomes-special-guest-to-the-podium-for-its-epic/article_b7ed17a2-207e-5320-a94e-19d6d0222360.html "MSO welcomes special guest to the podium for its 'Epic Romance'"]. ''Madison.com'', Concert review by Matt Ambrosio 21 Oct 2018</ref> His work "Centennials" was included on the Gryphon Trio's 2015 album ''Elements Eternal''.<ref>[https://www.ludwig-van.com/toronto/2015/06/22/cd-review-gryphon-trio-struggles-to-catch-fire-with-new-cd-of-canadian-music/ "CD REVIEW | Gryphon Trio Struggles to Catch Fire With New CD of Canadian Music"]. ''Ludwig Van'', By Paul E. Robinson on 22 June 2015</ref> |
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His work "Entr’actes" was performed by the Victoria Symphony as part of its 2016 cross-Canada tour.<ref>[https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/music-review-victoria-symphony "Music Review: Victoria Symphony delivers bold, diverse program"]. ''Ottawa Citizen'', Natasha Gauthier, 1 April 2016</ref> That year Oesterle lectured at the Conservatoire in Birmingham, United Kingdom, where his work "California" was performed by the Thallein Ensemble.<ref>[http://birminghamreview.net/breview-michael-oesterle-cbso-centre-18-11-16/ "BREVIEW: Michael Oesterle @ CBSO Centre 18.11.16"]. ''Birmingham Review'', 26 November 2016</ref> |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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{{Gaudeamus International Composers Award}} |
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{{Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music}} |
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Latest revision as of 22:15, 16 June 2021
Michael Oesterle (born 1968) is a German-born Canadian composer currently living in Deux-Montagnes, Quebec, Canada. His compositions have been performed by classical ensembles throughout Canada and internationally.
Early life and education[edit]
Oesterle was born in Germany. He immigrated to Vancouver British Columbia as a teenager. He attended the University of British Columbia where he studied composition, and later earned a master's degree from Princeton University.[1]
Career[edit]
Oesterle has created a large variety of compositions. In 1997, with pianist Marc Couroux, he founded the Ensemble KORE in Montreal.[1] He was commissioned by the Berlin Rundfunk Sinfonie Orchester to create music for the Berliner Musik Biennale 1999. He was composer-in-residence of the Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal from 2001 to 2004.[1]
In 2014 Oesterle composed a symphony, New World. Its fourth movement, "Home", was performed by the Madison Symphony Orchestra in 2018.[2] His work "Centennials" was included on the Gryphon Trio's 2015 album Elements Eternal.[3]
His work "Entr’actes" was performed by the Victoria Symphony as part of its 2016 cross-Canada tour.[4] That year Oesterle lectured at the Conservatoire in Birmingham, United Kingdom, where his work "California" was performed by the Thallein Ensemble.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Michael Oesterle". The Canadian Encyclopedia, by Simon Bertrand, 14 June 2011
- ^ "MSO welcomes special guest to the podium for its 'Epic Romance'". Madison.com, Concert review by Matt Ambrosio 21 Oct 2018
- ^ "CD REVIEW | Gryphon Trio Struggles to Catch Fire With New CD of Canadian Music". Ludwig Van, By Paul E. Robinson on 22 June 2015
- ^ "Music Review: Victoria Symphony delivers bold, diverse program". Ottawa Citizen, Natasha Gauthier, 1 April 2016
- ^ "BREVIEW: Michael Oesterle @ CBSO Centre 18.11.16". Birmingham Review, 26 November 2016
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