Kris Defoort

Kris Defoort is a renowned Belgian composer and improvising pianist, whose musical voice bridges composition, improvisation, classical music, jazz, and opera. Over the past four decades, he has established himself as one of the most original and versatile figures in contemporary music. In 2025, his piano concerto Music for the Heart, commissioned for the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition 2025, was performed by the 12 finalists.