Increasingly recognized as a composer of uncompromising originality, Christopher Brakel has established himself in the fields of acoustic and electro-acoustic music. He holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music (Ph.D. in Music Composition), the University of Iowa (M.A. in Music Composition), and the University of Minnesota (B.A. in Music). | [...continue...]

Publisher: Firnspiegel Music (ASCAP)

Current and Upcoming Projects:

-That which you see is not... [Music for solo percussion] (for Nick Terry)
-New Work for oboe and piano (for Out of Context)
-Concerto for Cello and Chamber Orchestra (in planning)

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What Others Are Saying:

"...Brakel's music is forceful, lively and engaging..."
"...a rapprochement between post-tonality and more direct gestural rhythms..." (Splendid e-zine) | [...more...]