Sebastian Fagerlund - portrait of a composer from Europe in 2017

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Sebastian Fagerlund - portrait of a composer from Europe in 2017

Published
August 2, 2017

A composer residency in Amsterdam, an opera premiere in Helsinki, commissions all over the world. An exploration of the work and music of Sebastian Fagerlund paints a portrait of a composer in Europe 2017: aiming high, probing deep, with a bold and open mind.

by
Merja Hottinen
,
Biëlla Luttmer
,
Pekka Hako
,
Composer Sebastian Fagerlund’s new opera Höstsonaten (Autumn Sonata) is approaching its premiere at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. Based on the eponymous film by Ingmar Bergman and with a star-studded production team, the opera is poised to take the themes of the story to a new level.
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Autumn Sonata - between the real and the unreal

Autumn Sonata - between the real and the unreal

Composer Sebastian Fagerlund’s new opera Höstsonaten (Autumn Sonata) is approaching its premiere at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. Based on the eponymous film by Ingmar Bergman and with a star-studded production team, the opera is poised to take the themes of the story to a new level.

Merja Hottinen

September 4, 2017

The Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam appointed Sebastian Fagerlund their composer-in-residence, resulting in a string of exciting works, new departures and enriching encounters.
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Soundscapes on the lanes of Amsterdam

Soundscapes on the lanes of Amsterdam

The Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam appointed Sebastian Fagerlund their composer-in-residence, resulting in a string of exciting works, new departures and enriching encounters.

Biëlla Luttmer

September 4, 2017

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