Magnus Lindberg
Magnus Lindberg is one of the most talented European composers of his generation, particularly admired for his orchestral scores * Music is programmed by the world's leading conductors, performing organisations and festivals * Energy, colour and a thrilling density of material are the hallmarks of his recent style, which defines a new classical modernism * Interpreters include Avanti, Ensemble InterContemporain, London Sinfonietta, Philharmonia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductors Salonen, Saraste, Oramo, Knussen, Rattle, Dohnányi and Gilbert * Highly successful Lindberg festival, Related Rocks, travelling between London, Paris and Brussels in 2001/02 conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen * Past composer residencies include New York Philharmonic (2009-12) and SWR Radio Symphony Orchestra Stuttgart (2011-12) * Composer in Residence with London Philharmonic Orchestra (2014-17) * Widely recorded on Deutsche Grammophon, Sony, Finlandia, Ondine and other labels
Works by Magnus Lindberg include:
Feria for orchestra (1997)
Fresco for orchestra (1997)
Clarinet Concerto (2001-02)
Looking Ahead: German premiere of Shadow of the Future by Ensemble Intercontemporain in Berlin (22 Sep); performances of Accused with Anu Komsi in Gothenburg, Stockholm, Paris and Berlin (Sep/Nov); featured composer with Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra at Helsinki Music Centre including Finnish premieres of Triumph to Exist and Shadow of the Future (16-25 Oct)
"...one of the major voices of 21st century composition." — The Times
