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Olivier Calmel

Born:

Composer for films, contemporary classical music and jazz bands, arranger and pianist

Graduated in piano, harmony, counterpoint, fugue from Paris Conservatory
Jazz from IACP (Paris) and Paris Center Conservatory
Orchestration under Guillaume Connesson, graduated brilliantly in front of a jury gathered around Thierry Escaich and Olivier Kaspar

Olivier Calmel is a composer, orchestrator and pianist whose works have been performed by numerous soloists and orchestras. He is the winner of several competitions and awards: the Grand prix Sacem de la musique symphonique for young composers, Grand Prix International Académie Charles Cros, Composition Prize at the Concours National de Jazz de la Défense, Premier Prix Festival Jazz in Vannes. Most of his works have been
commissioned and performed by soloists, ensembles and orchestras (Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio
France, Orchestre national d'Île-de-France, Opéra de Massy, Festival de Beauvais, Violons de France, Orchestre National de Bretagne, Maîtrise de Radio France, Ensemble Nouvelles Portées, Choeur Vittoria d'Île-de-France, Ensemble Links, Paris Brassband, and many others).

Album

Empreintes

Label: Musica Guild
Released: 2008
Track listing: Prologue; Travelling Mafate ; Temperament?; D

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Article: Album Review

Olivier Calmel Quartet: Empreintes

Read "Empreintes" reviewed by John Barron


French pianist/composer Olivier Calmel enjoys a prosperous career scoring music for film. In between movie projects, however, the Paris-based musician finds time to lead and compose for creative jazz projects. On Empreintes, Calmel combines elements of 20th century classical music and jazz fusion to create a vibrant set of fresh thematic material supported by an intense ...

Album

Sha-docks

Label: Yes Or No Prod
Released: 0


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