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Belgian composer, organist, and conductor specializing in contemporary sacred music and organ repertoireBorn in 1972, Steven Verhelst studied at the Lemmens Institute (Leuven) and Royal Conservatory of Antwerp. Appointed titular organist at St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen in 1999. Composes liturgical works, organ pieces, and choral music. Active as conductor of vocal ensembles and educator at LUCA School of Arts.

• Won first prizes at Flemish Organ Competitions (1996, 1998) for improvisation and composition, launching his career
• Premiered his 'Missa Brevis' at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City during 2008 Papal Mass
• Serves as artistic director of the Flemish Radio Choir since 2016, expanding into orchestral conducting
• Pioneered collaborations between organ and electronics in works like 'Apocalypsis' (2017)