Staffan Mossenmark is a boundary-breaking artist known for projects using everyday sounds, including concertos for ice cream vans, mobile phones, and motorcycles.
Performer Biography
Nils-Erik Sparf, one of Sweden's foremost violinists, has led the Stockholm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Swedish Opera.
Composer Biography
Erland von Koch, a Swedish composer, pianist, and teacher, often incorporated elements of Swedish folk music into his compositions.
Performer Biography
David Harenstam, an outstandingly versatile guitarist, has a repertoire spanning Argentinean tango, jazz, classical, and modern music.
Composer Biography
Jorgen Jersild, a Danish composer and author of music theory textbooks, was influenced by French classicism, having studied with Albert Roussel.
Composer Biography
Herman D. Koppel, a Danish composer, pianist, and professor, was influenced by Carl Nielsen, Bartók, Stravinsky, and the rhythmic qualities of jazz.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Albert Schnelzer, a versatile composer, states that "Music is primarily an emotional experience," emphasizing rhythm and melody as vital to his creativity.
