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THOMAS ÅBERG MUSIC Member of FST – Society of Swedish Composers Thomas at the organ in St. Jacob’s church, Stockholm. Photo: Nida, July 2011 “Meet the Composer” - Thomas Åberg playing own works at the great Marcussen organ in St. Jacobs church, Stockholm - Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in July 2012 (20 min). Short biography Thomas Åberg was born in Stockholm 1952 and works there as composer and music administrator. Most of his works are written for the organ and are characterised by their rhythmical joy, simplicity and humour. His music has been performed by organists at festivals throughout Europe and also in Japan and the USA. He also tours regularly as concert organist with his own works. Most requested work by church organists: Fantasy a-minor (1980). Most important teachers: Märta Söderberg (piano), Tore Nilson (organ) and Stig Gustav Schönberg (composition). Detailed biography & work information Visit Svensk Musik - Swedish Music Information Centre. (When you use their archive, remember the Swedish alphabet: ... w x y z å ä ö. = Åberg comes after Z) Highlights – Åberg’s recitals with own works First solo concert, Stockholm 1981; Recitals at Fromborker Organ Festival, Poland 1988; Lectured at Sibelius Academy, Helsinki 1990; Played digital organ at outdoors concerts, Stockholm 1992-1993; 6 concerts in Stockholm Cathedral during Stockholm Water Festival 1994; Toured USA 1996; Recital in Washington National Cathedral 1998; Guest at Southeast Missouri State University 2000; Recital in the Mormon Church in Jerusalem, Israel 2001. (Concert tour to California was scheduled to September 12-17 2001, cancelled due to the national tragedy in the US, September 11th). Recitals in Wilster & Krempe (Germany) 2004; Composer Portrait, Allhelgonakyrkan Lund (Sweden) 2006; Toured USA 2006; Recital Chicago 2011. More highlights 1978-1985 │1986-1990 │1991-1996 │1997-2003 │2004 – 2007 │2008 – Grants & Awards Konstnärsnämnden (The Arts Grants Committee) 1993, 1998; ASCAP International Awards (USA) 1999; FST - Society of Swedish Composers 1995, 2001; STIM - Swedish Performing Rights Society 1987, 1990. Memberships STIM (The Swedish Performing Rights Society) since 1979 (voting member 1988). FST (Society of Swedish Composers) since 1986. (When you use their archive, remember the Swedish alphabet: ... w x y z å ä ö. = Åberg comes after Z) Press Service Image Archive - Swedish composers (in English and Swedish). (When you use their archive, remember the Swedish alphabet: ... w x y z å ä ö. = Åberg comes after Z) www.abergmusic.com