DAVID COOLS

Composer

David’s music has an evocative visual quality. It speaks to the senses and is rooted in human experience, often with a Spanish touch.

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Awards & Collaborations

David comes from a musical family. His godfather José Pagán was a celebrated composer and pianist. As a composer, David is largely self-taught. He later studied composition formally with Jeroen D’hoe at LUCA School of Arts.

As a composer, David won the Best Soundtrack Award at Ciné Public Festival in 2009 for the movie El camino del deseo by Eva Cools.
He received commissions from Armen-Levon Manasayian (2026), KLANK kwartet (2023), Koor&Stem (2017), Emerald Films (2010) and others. 

His compositions have been performed in Belgium, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Ecuador, continually evolving through new collaborations. 

World premiere: Escena en la plaza de toros.

From Notes to Narratives

David’s catalogue includes pieces across multiple genres:

For Piano Solo: Spielerei, Bagatelle, Sonata, Esferas, Creation, Tango-Scherzo
For Choir: Wezen
Chamber Music: Butterfly, Danza, Sneaky Snakes, Spanish Snakes, Escena en la plaza de toros
Film Music: El camino del deseo, Las meninas, Creation
Publicity: Mutualité Chrétienne spot

His music balances clarity and emotion — structure meets imagination, and simplicity meets depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Insights & Answers

David’s work combines the lyricism of classical tradition with modern harmonic colors. His music is meditative, structured, and emotionally charged, often inspired by movement, architecture, and silence.
Yes. Each commission is developed in dialogue with the performer or institution to ensure that the work’s spirit reflects both artistic voices.
Certainly. Many solo piano works have been transformed into chamber versions or film adaptations, always preserving the emotional essence of the original.

Frequently. His experience composing award-winning film music naturally extends to cross-disciplinary projects combining image, sound, and narrative flow.

Yes. Performing his works allows him to shape tempo, dynamics, and silence exactly as envisioned during writing, ensuring a complete artistic statement.
Use the contact form below and include the desired instrumentation, duration, and concept. Each collaboration starts with a personal discussion to explore artistic goals and practical details.

Bookings & Inquiries

For concert invitations, lectures, collaborations, or educational projects, please use the form below.

Private House Concerts: You can also book David for an exclusive house concert performed on his historical Steinway (1898) in Bornem, Belgium.

David’s manager, Mrs. Mayte Vázquez, will personally review your inquiry and respond with care.