Magnus Lindberg - his music and his life

 

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 * 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:
Feria for orchestra (1997)
Fresco for orchestra (1997)
Clarinet Concerto (2001-02)

Looking Ahead: further performances of new Piano Concerto No.3 by Yuja Wang in Paris (13 Apr), Hamburg (5 May), Rome (11 May) and London (25 May) with conductors Klaus Mäkelä, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla and François-Xavier Roth; Japanese premiere of Absence in Tokyo (14 Oct)

"...one of the major voices of 21st century composition." — The Times

Yuja Wang Astounds with a Spectacular Premiere: Magnus Lindberg's Piano Concerto No. 3

Join us in witnessing a historic musical event as world-renowned pianist Yuja Wang takes the stage for the world premiere of Magnus Lindberg's Piano Concerto No. 3. Prepare to be mesmerized by Wang's virtuosity as she collaborates with the composer himself, bringing to life Lindberg's masterpiece in a performance that pushes the boundaries of piano music. Experience the fusion of Wang's unparalleled skill and Lindberg's innovative composition in an unforgettable night of musical brilliance. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the birth of a new concerto performed by one of the finest pianists of our time.

Movie Blockbuster Hits - The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra

00:00 - 02:28 Pirates of the Caribbean 02:29 - 07:09 Greatest Show 07:10 - 10:59 Love of my Life 11:00 - 15:10 Once Upon A Time In The West 15:11 - 21:31 Miserlou

About Guido Dieteren (The Maestro): Guido Dieteren (1974) is an orchestra leader, violin soloist, arranger and composer. He grew up in a special musical Limburg (The Netherlands) family. Guido's great-grandfather, grandfather and father were all conductors and with it his great musical examples. At an early age, Guido established his name as a concertmaster and soloist of various orchestras and then continued his career as a conductor, violinist and soloist with his own orchestra. Since then, he has played successful concert tours throughout Europe, China and North America. During his conservatory study in Maastricht, Guido approached his childhood friend and pop keyboard player Falco Borsboom to compose, arrange and work on a new rousing orchestral production. Guido's Orchestra was born (now known as "The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra")! Since then, The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra has experienced many musical highlights. Together with his orchestra, Maestro Guido has provided concerts all over the world, composed and arranged music for commercials (such as McDonald's, Rabobank, WWF, Dela, and AllSecur), played in several international TV shows, released several gold CDs and DVDs, produced large TV specials in all known world languages and performed live for more than 2.7 million visitors. Guido also collaborated as musical director and was involved artistically with many (inter)national artists such as Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, Diana Ross, DJ AfroJack, Simply Red, Caro Emerald, Alessandro Safina, Marco Borsato, Doe Maar, Anouk, Jan Smit, Nick and Simon, Paul de Leeuw and many others. Guido's heart is not only taken by The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra and his passion for music. No, he also married the orchestra's solo soprano, Wendy Kokkelkoren, in 2006. After the first concert together, the spark caught on and since then, they have been inseparable. Together with their daughters Emma-Sophie and Annabel, Guido and Wendy form a happy musical family. Artistic wishlist in the coming years, new TV Specials and songs will be recorded. The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra wants to perform in many countries, like: United States, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Poland, France, Italy, Brazil, South Korea, Philippines, China, Japan, Taiwan.

1st Malacañang concert blends the classic with the unfamiliar

 

It was an evening of Philippine music, delectable, the familiar blending with the unfamiliar, the traditional with the modern. Along the patio, a woman violinist regaled the visitors still lingering outside. And inside, a male pianist played the classic compositions of Abelardo and Santiago, dear to the hearts of mature Filipino concertgoers, before switching to OPM.