The Vocal score of Stabat Mater is now published and available for purchase! The Full score and parts are available for rent. Contact the publisher on: post@musikkforlagene.no
Author Archives: Fredrik Sixten
New big commission!
A celebration of tonality! Another huge commission by the American concert organist James D. Hicks: “A Nordic Organ book” 24 short pieces in all minor and major keys to be premiered at Uppsala Cathedral on June 29th 2025 & recorded for his grand ongoing project: A Nordic Journey Stay tuned!
Upcoming world premier!
St Matthew passion – the vocal score is now published!
Here is the buy link
O Nata Lux for soprano saxophone & mixed choir out for sale!
This commissioned work is now published and out for sale on Norsk Musikforlag. It was also recently recorded on CD by Canterbury Cathedral choirs & Sam Corkin, soprano saxophone. It’s also available on steaming!
There is no Rose recorded by the famous Thomanerchor, Leipzig
One of the most prestigious boys choir in the world is The Thomanerchor based in Leipzig, Germany. One of their choir conductors was Johann Sebastian Bach! In their latest CD-release they have included my piece “There is no Rose of such virtu”.
New CD out with great reviews!
Brilliant reviews of a brand new CD with my choral music in Sweden’s most prominent Music magazine: Opus. Ragnar Bohlin’s Vocal ensemble has recorded music that is either new or never before documented on CD. Here’s a summery and translation: SOPHISTICATED DRIVE! Fredrik Sixten’s music is melodically enjoyable in the best sense. Faith, Hope & …
World premier recording of “O Nata Lux”
“O Nata Lux” was commissioned for the Palimpsest project. This album marks the culmination of a landmark project to re-imagine new works from old for saxophone, choir and organ. Celebrated saxophonist Sam Corkin is joined by Canterbury Cathedral Choir to bring a fresh perspective to some well-loved repertoire, recorded within the iconic surroundings of Canterbury …
13 Psaltarpsalmer ur Matteuspassionen
Nu har Norsk Musikforlag publicerat de 13 psaltarpsalmer som ingår i Matteuspassionen som hade världspremiär förra året, den 3 april 2022 i Maria kyrka, Helsingborg. Psaltarpsalmerna är för blandad kör (SATB) med några få delningar. I utgåvan är det i arrangemang för piano. Originalet är för harpa, cello och slagverk.
Great Norwegian review on my bio!
Wonderful review of my bio!
Intervju i Kyrkans Tidning
Jag uppmärksammas denna vecka i Kyrkans Tidning med anledning av min nyss släppta självbiografi författad av Rasmus Dahlstedt. Dock felciterad: det jag verkligen sa och menade var: “att utan musiken känns det ofta lite fattigare”. Det där med nyanser ligger kanske mer för oss tonsättare…
Fin recension av biografin i KMT!
(ur Kyrkomusikernas Tidning – nr.11 2022)
Upcoming world premier!
Here’s a snippet from the rehearsals on GLORIA which will be premiered in Kaiserslautern and Landau, Germany October 2nd& 3rd
My Biography to be released!
October 8th is the release date of my biography called “Valv bakom valv oändligt” (Vault after vault endlessly) by the author Rasmus Dahlstedt. It’s in Swedish and includes also my complete work list for the first time. Over 300 works! It can be pre-ordered here and they ship it world wide. The book is unique …