Founded by Brieuc Angenot and Eugénie Defraigne, OFiRA is a Brussels-based duo that draws inspiration from early music traditions, often sacred in nature.
For their compositions, they reinterpret certain codes of Baroque music with a contemporary approach, blending cello, countertenor lyrical voice, and piano with electronic effects.

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Brieuc Angenot

Brieuc Angenot is a versatile Belgian musician trained at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (KCB). Initially specializing in jazz bass and piano, he later moved toward classical composition under the guidance of Daniel Capelletti.
After completing his studies, he launched a rich and varied musical career, recording and performing with artists such as Angèle, Noé Preszow, Glass Museum, and Halehan, touring across Europe since 2018.
Alongside touring, Brieuc is deeply committed to composition and arrangement. He is particularly recognized for creating music for 3D mapping shows, with works such as Osmose (Namur, 2021), Re-Naissance and Rêverie (New York, 2023–2024), and Lucioles (Mons en Lumière, 2025).
Always seeking new forms of musical expression, he is also developing his countertenor lyrical voice, training with renowned teachers such as Laurence Renson, Logan Lopez Gonzalez, and Juliette Allen.

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Eugénie Defraigne

Eugénie Defraigne is a Belgian cellist with a distinctly eclectic background. Passionate about contemporary music and driven by a desire to explore new horizons, she co-founded the Trio O3 alongside Lydie Thonnard (flute) and Léna Kollemeier (piano).
In 2018, the trio won the Supernova competition, which led them to perform on major Belgian stages such as Flagey, Bozar, PBA Charleroi, as well as in Estonia. In 2024, the trio recorded and released their debut album Échos de la terre under the Cyprès label.
Eugénie also collaborates with several contemporary music ensembles, including Ensemble Nemo, Ensemble Fractales, and Musiques Nouvelles. In 2023, she joined the project The Sandor Verses by the contemporary jazz group Octurn, initiated by Bo Van de Werf.
She can also be found on stage or in the studio alongside various artists.