Leif Segerstam has been composing in a 'free-pulsative' mode without bar lines since 1970, where dynamics are created in the moment of interpretation rather than notated.
Composition History
Leif Segerstam's 'Patria' was inspired by a short piano piece by Axel von Kothen, his father-in-law's uncle, which Segerstam aimed to save from being forgotten.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Leif Segerstam is a prolific composer of orchestral works, chamber music (nearly 30 string quartets), and vocal music, despite his extensive conducting commitments.
Composer Biography
Leif Segerstam studied violin, piano, composition, and conducting at Helsinki's Sibelius Academy and the Juilliard School in New York.
Performer Biography
Leif Segerstam began his career as a conductor in opera houses in Helsinki, Stockholm, and West Berlin, and was invited to conduct at major venues like the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala.
Composer Biography
Leif Segerstam, born in 1944, is recognized as one of the most versatile and stimulating musical talents from the Nordic countries.
Interpretation
In Leif Segerstam's 'free-pulsative' works, every orchestra member plays from the score and can participate in all decisions, creating a 'workshop democracy' for the musicians.
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Evocations
Jarnefelt: Symphonic Fantasy / Suite in E flat major / Serenade / Berceuse, "Lullaby"
Raitio, V.: Queen of the Flowers - Works for Small Orchestra
Klami: Whirls / Song of Lake Kuujarvi
As in a Dream
Kalevi Aho: Double & Triple Concertos
Aho: Theremin Concerto & Horn Concerto
Kuula: Works for Violin & Piano
Mustonen, O.: Triple Concerto / Petite Suite / Nonets Nos. 1 and 2 / Frogs Dancing On Water Lilies
