Johan Helmich Roman is known as "the father of Swedish music" due to his pioneering contributions to Swedish musical life, including organizing public concerts and adapting the Swedish language to music.
Composer Biography
Johan Helmich Roman, the composer, was a child prodigy, becoming a violinist in the court orchestra before the age of 17.
Compositional Technique
While Roman seldom uses strict contrapuntal forms or the "concerto grosso" type common in Baroque orchestral music, his works often incorporate contemporary dance movements and various sonata and concerto models.
Composer Biography
Johan Helmich Roman undertook a long period of study abroad, funded by King Carl XII, spending most of his time in London where he studied with Pepusch and encountered the music of Handel and Geminiani.
Compositional Technique
Roman's music, including the sinfonias, reflects contemporary continental trends, showing clear influences from Italian models and Handel, and often features a "galant" quality and varied form, transitioning between Baroque and Rococo styles.
Performer Biography
Nils-Erik Sparf, the violinist, comes from a long line of Dalecarlian fiddlers and began playing folk music at a very early age with his father.
Performer Biography
The Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble, Orpheus, has been active since 1979, has its roots in the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, and is known for its broad repertoire ranging from Gabrieli to Kokkonen.
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