Manuela Wiesler, a solo flautist born in Brazil in 1955, studied with renowned flutists James Galway and Aurèle Nicolet and has won several prestigious awards.
Composer Biography
Thorkell Sigurbjörnsson is a prolific composer with over 200 works in almost all genres, in addition to being active as a teacher, performer, and organizer of musical events.
Performer Biography
Manuela Wiesler has had a highly successful career as a solo flautist, appearing on 14 other BIS recordings and winning Sweden's prestigious 'Stlmgaffeln' award in 1991.
Performer Biography
Támás Vetö, the conductor, was born in Hungary and educated at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest, as well as in Paris and Rome, and has conducted all major Danish orchestras.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Thorkell Sigurbjörnsson's perception of the flute as a serious instrument was transformed by two outstanding flute virtuosi, challenging conventional clichés about its capabilities.
Composer Biography
Thorkell Sigurbjörnsson, born in Reykjavik in 1938, studied violin, piano, and organ at the Reykjavik Conservatory of Music before continuing his studies in the United States.
Performer Biography
The Southern Jutland Symphony Orchestra (Sonderjyllands Symfoniorkester) was formed in 1963 to enhance the musical life of its region, performing standard repertoire and new music with an emphasis on Danish composers.
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