Floris Van der Veken will return to Syracuse to perform my work for baritone saxophone, live processing, and fixed media. Visit OCC’s Facebook page for a link to the livestream.

Floris Van der Veken is a Belgian saxophonist and performance artist currently residing in Rochester, NY. His performances are characterized by a strong emphasis on contemporary repertoire and interdisciplinary collaboration.

At the moment he pursues the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Eastman School of Music with Dr. Chien-Kwan Lin. He received his Master’s degree as well as a postgraduate specialization degree in performance, both with highest distinction, at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp, Belgium, studying under Hans de Jong. During an exchange year he studied under Rodrigo Vila at the Conservatori Superior de Música de les Illes Balears in Mallorca, Spain.

Floris specializes in contemporary and experimental repertoire, often working together with composers to highlight new works. He participated in many masterclasses with renowned saxophonists such as Timothy McAllister, Arno Bornkamp, Ryo Noda, Lars Mlekusch, Vincent David, Joonatan Rautiola, Jérôme Laran, and Nicholas Prost.