The suite "Mytologiska bilder" (Mythological Portraits) was written for soprano saxophone player Anders Paulsson and is based on myths and tales Nils Lindberg heard as a child, featuring creatures like Tömpkal, Randa, and Fösskal from Gagnef folklore.
Composer Biography
Nils Lindberg's musical style spans jazz, folk music, and classical music, reflecting his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm and his early discovery of jazz and boogie-woogie.
Performer Biography
Anders Paulsson, the soprano saxophonist, has achieved an international solo career on this rare instrument in classical contexts, inspiring 47 composers to write music specifically for him.
Composition History
The suite "Speglingar" (Dalecarlian Reflections) is based on seven traditional Dalarna melodies that have been significant to Nils Lindberg over the years.
Composer Biography
Nils Lindberg has collaborated with internationally renowned artists such as Duke Ellington, Josephine Baker, Mel Tormé, Thad Jones, and Judy Garland.
Composer Biography
Nils Lindberg, the composer, has deep musical roots in Dalarna, Sweden, with folk music being a major influence and inspiration for his personal interpretation of Sweden's musical heritage.
Performer Biography
Bjarte Engeset, the conductor, studied with the legendary Jorma Panula at the Sibelius Academy and has conducted leading orchestras across Scandinavia, Europe, the Baltic countries, and the USA.
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