Media Coverage

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100 ARTISTS OF EUROPE

I am incredibly honored to announce that my work has been featured in the newly released artbook, 100 Artists of Europe (Volume I), curated and published by Culturale Lab (Italy).

This beautifully curated anthology brings together a vibrant spectrum of contemporary creativity from across the continent, showcasing one hundred distinct artistic voices shaping Europe’s current cultural landscape.

  • My dedicated two-page spread highlights my album Les cinq arbres sacrés de Kiso, exploring the intersections of sound, visual imagery, and contemporary classical composition. The feature includes an in-depth look at the philosophy behind my music alongside a direct QR code link to explore the album on Bandcamp.

    A huge thank you to Culturale Lab for recognizing my work alongside so many incredible European creators!

    • Title: 100 Artists of Europe (Vol. 1)

    • Editor / Publisher: Culturale Lab

    • ISBN: 979-12-24037-34-7

    If you would like to add this stunning hardcopy exhibition catalogue to your collection and explore the talent redefining European contemporary art today, you can purchase it directly via Libreria Universitaria.

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Interview: Les cinq arbres sacrés de Kiso (WOMCO)

I’m honored to be featured in an in-depth interview with WOMCO (World Online Music Competitions) about my ensemble work Les cinq arbres sacrés de Kiso, inspired by the sacred forests of Japan and awarded the Platinum Prize & Excellent Creativity Special Award at the 2025 Claude Debussy International Music Competition.

  • In the interview, I reflect on how encounters with ancient trees, ritual landscapes and silence shaped the musical language of the piece — from rhythm and harmony to long-form dramaturgy. I also speak about my broader compositional approach, the role of narrative in contemporary music, and the challenges and opportunities for composers today.

    The sacred trees of Kiso became for me a powerful metaphor for rootedness, resilience and transformation — themes that continue to inform much of my recent orchestral and ensemble writing.

    👉 Read the full interview here

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Two compositions on Spanish National Radio 03/01/2026

RTVE Radio 3 is Spain’s leading public platform for alternative, independent, and experimental culture. Founded in 1979, it has played a pivotal role in shaping Spain’s contemporary cultural landscape, becoming a symbol of artistic freedom and openness during and after the country’s democratic transition.

  • Renowned for its commitment to creativity over commercial logic, Radio 3 has been instrumental in discovering and supporting new voices across a wide spectrum of music and sound practices—from experimental rock and electronic music to jazz, folk, ambient, hip-hop, and avant-garde forms. Its programming also embraces literature, cinema, visual arts, philosophy, and sound art, earning the station strong intellectual and artistic prestige.

    Within this context, two of my most personal and valued compositions (they are the first two compositions of the program) were featured on the Radio 3 program Música para aeropuertos: Cardiomyopathie for electrocardiogramme and guitar (2022), and Méandres for symphony orchestra and electronics (2005–2008). Their broadcast situates these works within a space dedicated to introspective listening, sonic experimentation, and the exploration of inner and outer landscapes.

    With national coverage and international reach through streaming and archives, Radio 3 functions less as a mass-market broadcaster and more as a cultural reference point—a laboratory for sound and ideas, and a bridge between experimental creation and the public. For many artists, being featured on Radio 3 represents a mark of credibility and artistic seriousness, reflecting cultural impact rather than commercial ambition.

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World Online Music Competitions Organization Press Release 06/12/2025

Winner's Speech | Kris De Ruysscher | Debussy International Music Competition 2025

Belgian composer Kris De Ruysscher has been awarded the Platinum Prize in Innovative Writing, Chamber Music, Orchestra, and Original Composition at the Debussy International Music Competition 2025 Season 4 for his works Les cinq arbres sacrés de Kiso, Wreath, Ren, and Ad Infinitum.