Nicholas Lens

Nicholas Lens
Nicholas Lens in Paris in 2007
Born
Nicholas Lens Noorenbergh

1957 (age 68–69)
Ypres, Belgium
OccupationsComposer, librettist, author
Websitewww.nicholaslens.com

Nicholas Lens Noorenbergh (born 1957) is a Belgian composer of contemporary music, particularly known for his operas. His work is published by Schott Music and Mute Song and distributed by Universal Music Group and Sony BMG. In 2020 Lens signed with Deutsche Grammophon. He lives alternately in Brussels and Venice, and has one daughter, the Berlin-based painter Clara-Lane Lens

Works

Operas

Vocal and chamber music

Study books

Films and film scores

Novel publication

Nicholas Lens is the author of the novel (Dutch language) called Het bed van lucht released by Borgerhoff & Lamberights.

Artistic residencies

References

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  36. ↑ "100 etudes, exercises and simple tonal phrases".
  37. ↑ "25 Movements".
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  39. ↑ "Mein erstes Wunder". Meinersteswunder.de. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
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