Sylvie Courvoisier
Piano's Avant-Garde Visionary
Sylvie Courvoisier is a Swiss-born pianist and composer celebrated for her unique blend of contemporary classical, free improvisation, and jazz, creating intricate and captivating soundscapes.
About
Born in Lausanne, Switzerland, Sylvie Courvoisier is a highly acclaimed pianist and composer who moved to New York City in 1998, establishing herself as a pivotal figure in the city's experimental music scene. Her prolific career includes numerous recordings and performances across the globe, showcasing her distinctive and virtuosic approach to the piano.
Music Style
Courvoisier's music is characterized by its adventurous spirit, combining classical precision with the spontaneity of improvisation. She crafts compositions that are harmonically rich, rhythmically complex, and often unpredictable, pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz.
Background
- Hometown
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Education
- Lausanne Conservatory, Montreux Conservatory
- Instruments
- piano
- Active
- 1990s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Mary Halvorson, Vijay Iyer, or Craig Taborn — you'll love Sylvie Courvoisier's adventurous and innovative piano work.
Notable Collaborations
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Sylvie Courvoisier Trio
The Stone
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Sylvie Courvoisier Trio
The Stone
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Sylvie Courvoisier Trio
The Stone
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Sylvie Courvoisier Quartet
The Stone
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Sylvie Courvoisier Quartet
The Stone
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Sylvie Courvoisier Quartet
The Stone
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Sylvie Courvoisier Duo
The Stone
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Sylvie Courvoisier Duo
The Stone
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Sylvie Courvoisier Duo
The Stone
piano • Headliner
Sylvie Courvoisier Quartet: Shortcuts Featuring Ikue Mori
The Stone
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