Magnus Lindberg
b. 1958
- 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
- Central focus on concertos with three for piano, two for violin, two for cello, and one each for clarinet and viola
- Interpreters include Yefim Bronfman, Yuja Wang, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Pekka Kuusisto, Avanti, Ensemble InterContemporain, London Sinfonietta, Philharmonia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and conductors Salonen, Saraste, Oramo, Lintu, Franck, Rattle, Heras-Casado and Gilbert
- Past composer residencies include New York Philharmonic (2009-12), SWR Radio Symphony Orchestra Stuttgart (2011-12) and London Philharmonic Orchestra (2014-17)
- Widely recorded on Deutsche Grammophon, Sony, Finlandia, Ondine and other labels
Works by Magnus Lindberg include:
Clarinet Concerto (2001-02) for clarinet and orchestra
Absence (2020) for orchestra
Viola Concerto (2023-24) for viola and orchestra
Looking Ahead: Lisa Batiashvili performs Violin Concerto No.1 in Birmingham (1 Feb), London (6 Feb) and Bad Kissingen (20 Jun); Scottish tour of recent Viola Concerto with Lawrence Power as soloist (22-24 Apr); 70th birthday in 2028.
"...one of the major voices of 21st century composition." — The Times
