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Tristan Xavier Köster

Composer.Multi-instrumentalist.Producer.AudioDesign

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Tristan Xavier Köster (b. 1993) is a Los Angeles born composer currently living in Hamburg, Germany. Working with ensembles and musicians in predominantly acoustic settings, Tristan is inspired by the abstract emotive capabilities of music and its ability to be radically interpreted by performers and listeners alike. Searching to exhibit a new “colloquial” sound in the contemporary classical medium, Tristan thinks of himself as a musician constantly improvising and searching for an unheard, yet intuitive, way to approach an instrument or ensemble.

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New Piece, “separate, internal, secluded”

Posted on March 16, 2018 Tristan

Koester’s new large chamber piece, “separate, internal, secluded” (ca. 15 min), will be premiered on April 20th, 2018 as part

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EP now available on Bandcamp!

Posted on March 6, 2018 Tristan

Tristan Koester’s current orchestral works are available now for streaming and purchase here.

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Under New Management

Posted on March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 Tristan

I am happy to announce that my wife, Katie Lynn Koester, will be assuming the role of my manager. In

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September Updates: Festival appearances in France/New York, concerts in Hamburg, and some teaching on the side.

Posted on September 6, 2016 Tristan

My most recent piece, “Memory Fragments: Trying to sing,” will be performed and premiered by the Hamburg based Trio Catch

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Sankt Petri (Field Recording #1)/thoughts on “listening”

Posted on September 6, 2016September 8, 2016 Tristan

On the morning of July 13th, 2016, I visited the Sankt Petri Church in downtown Hamburg to get some rest.

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Kirchner Art Salon: chamber music at its roots

Posted on April 19, 2014September 6, 2016 Tristan

On April April 13th, 2014, architect and artists David Ross and Mark Dutcher hosted a unique salon/party at their home

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