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THOMAS ÅBERG MUSIC
Member of FST – Society of Swedish
Composers
Thomas Åberg. Photo: Mattias Franzén.
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.
More detailed biography & work information
Swedish Music Information Centre
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.
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 these archives, remember the
Swedish alphabet: ... w x y z å ä ö. = Åberg comes after Z.
Press Service
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Archive - Swedish composers (in English and Swedish).
When you use this archive, remember the
Swedish alphabet: ... w x y z å ä ö. = Åberg comes after Z.
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