Author Archives: Fredrik Sixten
New cool things!
My piece “There is no rose of such vertu” is represented on the famous international choral conductor’s competition Rudolf Gandoli in Parma, Italy * Two brand new recordings with a really fine Norwegian ensemble called Bragernes Youth choir and are available on different platforms, among them Spotify: Rejoice! – SSAA-choir, trumpet and organ God we …
40 years anniversary
On November 7th 1981 I composed this piece, POEM for piano solo. Exactly 40 years later I recorded it, November 7th 2021. This piece still remains on my official work-list.
2022 upcoming!
The Pandemic is finally loosing its grip. Amazing! All my 5 oratorios will be performed next year including the world premier of St Matthew passion (Musikkforlagene). 2022 is my 60th anniversary and will also include a lot of other big premieres such as “Gloria”for 2 soloists, mixed choir and symphony orchestra in Germany. Premier recordings …
New worked delivered!
A short update!
A world premiere on March 1st 2021!
The world famous Saxophone player, Anders Paulsson, premieres my Sarabande which he commissioned in his newly launched series “Solitary poems” for saxophone solo. You can take part of the premiere on You tube which will take place on March 1st at 12 (noon). This unique piece will be available on Norsk Musikforlag! Links to follow. …
Flash! The four Elements!
New Commission – Canterbury Cathedral!
Sam Corkin, a professional Saxophonist from Kent, UK has launched a new exciting project where a selection of Composers are to re-imagine famous choral works from the past. My choice is “O Nata Lux” by Thomas Tallis (1505-1585). The premier recording of this work will take place in June together with 13 other commissioned pieces. …
New collaboration & commission
Award!
I was just awarded a Scholarship from the Society of Swedish Composers due to my accomplishments during last year. It’s a true honor!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy new year! When I Iook back on 2020 I’m filled with so many emotions. The obvious one is how the pandemic situation affected our daily lives. In my case almost all major events was cancelled. Still I have been able to work on big commissions that was signed before the virus came and also got …
Merry Christmas!
MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone! Greetings from Norway (where I live) together with music by my pen, being Swedish besides a German tune included & sung by an English Choir & with a translation by an American native!
A Christmas update!
Here’s an update on my compositional efforts getting ready for Christmas. Despite the pandemic I’ve been very busy composing! I’ve just finalized a grand piece for 2 soloists (High soprano & tenor) mixed chorus & symphony orchestra: GLORIA in four movements. Premier in Germany in October 2021. At the same time I’m workin intensely on …
Music for Advent!
Here’s a short background to one of my more popular works around Advent. “Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion!” for mixed choir and organ. This piece are available also in two other settings: Mixed Choir, Brass quartet & organ and Mixed Choir & Brass quintet. The latter one can be ordered directly via the contact …