I’m Raphaël Oliver, a French composer, organist and pianist improviser, based near Paris. I compose original music for film, documentaries and video games, in association with directors and producers. I also perform as a concert organist at major venues such as Notre-Dame de Paris, Saint-Eustache and the Chapelle Royale de Versailles . I also lead research projects on electronic organ development and teach music theory and organ performance at multiple conservatories. In my work I blend classical organ technique with improvisation and electronic approaches, collaborating across genres and media to create versatile scores and live performances. I’m passionate about creating new music, new sounds and collaborate with artistic talents. My website _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Raphaël Oliver

I’m Raphaël Oliver, a French composer, organist and pianist improviser, based near Paris. I compose original music for film, documentaries and video games, in association with directors and producers. I also perform as a concert organist at major venues such as Notre-Dame de Paris, Saint-Eustache and the Chapelle Royale de Versailles . I also lead research projects on electronic organ development and teach music theory and organ performance at multiple conservatories. In my work I blend classical organ technique with improvisation and electronic approaches, collaborating across genres and media to create versatile scores and live performances. I’m passionate about creating new music, new sounds and collaborate with artistic talents. My website _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m Raphaël Oliver, a French composer, organist and pianist improviser, based near Paris. I compose original music for film, documentaries and video games, in association with directors and producers.

I also perform as a concert organist at major venues such as Notre-Dame de Paris, Saint-Eustache and the Chapelle Royale de Versailles . I also lead research projects on electronic organ development and teach music theory and organ performance at multiple conservatories.

In my work I blend classical organ technique with improvisation and electronic approaches, collaborating across genres and media to create versatile scores and live performances. I’m passionate about creating new music, new sounds and collaborate with artistic talents.

My website Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Organist at Notre-Dame de Paris (Grand Organ)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026
Solo concerts and engagement as organist; development of repertoire for the Grand Organ (including long-term concert series from 2018 to 2026)
Principal Organist at Sainte Jeanne de Chantal Church, Paris 16th
January 1, 2019 - Present
Principal organist of the Grand Organ; leadership in liturgical and concert programming
Organ Teacher at Conservatoire of the 16th arrondissement of Paris
January 1, 2024 - Present
Organ teaching position
Organ Teacher at Conservatoire of Levallois
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Organ teaching position
Music Theory Teacher at Conservatoire de Bagneux (MMD VSGP)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Full-time music theory teacher
Music Composer at Conservatoire of the 9th
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Composition work for theatre and film scores; composer for various productions
Researcher (Organ Studies) at Conservatoire de Paris (CNSMDP)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Research project on the creation of an electronic organ and its evolution towards other musical genres

Education

Bachelor's degree in organ performance at Regional Conservatory of Paris (CRR)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Third cycle of jazz piano at Conservatoire (Paris) – Manuel Rocheman’s class
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Master of improvisation at Conservatoire de Paris (CNSMDP) – Thierry Escaich and Laszlo Fassang
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Certificate of initiation to music for film at Marie-Jeanne Serero's class
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in musical studies (DEM) in classical piano at Regional Conservatory of Paris (CRR)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Specialized piano cycle at Conservatory of Chantilly
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Certificate in music analysis
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Certificate in music history
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Prize in harmony and counterpoint
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    paper Portfolio

    Here is my demo reel, featuring a selection of films for which I composed the music. This is not an exhaustive showcase, so please feel free to contact me for any specific requests.