Kirsten Strom is a young New Zealand composer, conductor and creative writer. Her award-winning music has been performed internationally and aired on national radio. She draws from the bible, mixed media, social concerns, and the complex beauty of nature. Like Bach, her philosophy is Soli Deo Gloria - glory to God alone.
Career highlights include being mentored by Kaija Saariaho at the Etchings Festival, attending Asian Composers League Festival 2018 with her choral work Ktisis, and holding the Rising Star young composer residency with Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. In 2019 she released her first album, Wavering Lines (SDL Music), and relocated to London for a Master's degree at the Academy.