Rolf Martinsson

SOPRANO SAXOPHONE CONCERTO NO. 1
World premiere 2012-09-06 at the NorrlandsOperan, Umeå, Sweden by Anders Paulsson and the NorrlandsOperan Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Christoph Alstedt. The concerto is a co-commission by the NorrlandsOperan Symphony Orchestra and the Dalasinfoniettan.

Lisa Larsson in the World Premiere of Martinsson's Orchestral Songs, high version

Lisa Larsson
Photo: Andrea Diglas

On January 21st 2012 the brilliant Swedish soprano Lisa Larsson premieres the high version of Martinsson's Orchestral Songs, especially written for Lisa and dedicated to her. The songs, originally written for mezzo-soprano, have been revised for soprano by Larsson/Martinsson without changing the orchestration at all. This brings a new exclusive version of the songs to the repertoire, a version full of possibilities in colouring and expression!

This is the start of an exciting and enthusiastic collaboration...

Martin Fröst
Photo: Mats Bäcker

On 24th of November Martin Fröst gives the UK premiere of Martinsson's Concert Fantastique in Birmingham Symphony Hall...

Vinterfest fire

Rolf Martinsson is invited by Martin Fröst to be Composer in Residence at Vinterfest in Mora, Sweden...

Dan Styffe
Photo: Louise Martinsson

Martinsson's Double Bass Concerto, written for Dan Styffe, will be performed by Styffe and the Trondheim Symphony...

Martin Fröst
Photo: Mats Bäcker

Great success in Birmingham when Martin Fröst gave the UK Premiere of Martinsson's clarinet concerto Concert Fantastique with the City of Birmingham SO and Edward Gardner on November 10th. Norman Stinchcombe, Birmingham Post...

Musikverein, Vienna

The Austrian premiere of Martinsson's trumpet concerto Bridge will take place in Musikverein, Vienna, December 2011. Three performances are programmed, December 1, 2 and 4. Additional performances in St. Pölten on December 5 and in Salzburg on January 13, 2012...

Welcome to Swedish composer Rolf Martinsson's official homepage containing information about works, performances, published scores and CD recordings. You'll also find a biography, work notes, music examples, reviews and photos for download. Swedish versions of CV and Press are also available. Rolf Martinsson co-operates frequently with a number of top leading Swedish and international soloists, conductors and orchestras.

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