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October 25, 1965 in Uppsala, Sweden

 

Mårten Jansson is a Swedish composer of classical music, born on August 5, 1965, in Sandviken, Sweden. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a church musician and his mother a choir singer. Jansson started playing the piano at the age of six and began composing music at the age of 12. Jansson studied music at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, where he received his degree in composition in 1991. He also studied choral conducting and music education at the same institution. After completing his studies, Jansson worked as a music teacher and choir conductor in various schools and churches in Sweden. Jansson's music is characterized by its melodic and harmonic richness, as well as its emotional depth. He draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, including Swedish folk music, medieval music, and contemporary classical music. His compositions often feature choral music, but he has also written instrumental music, including works for piano, organ, and orchestra. One of Jansson's most famous works is his choral piece "The First Song of Isaiah," which is based on a passage from the Old Testament. The piece was commissioned by the American choir The Singers, and it has since become a popular piece in the choral repertoire. Another notable choral work by Jansson is "Maria, Himmelskönigin," which is a setting of a medieval German hymn to the Virgin Mary. Jansson has also written several works for orchestra, including his "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra," which was premiered by the Gävle Symphony Orchestra in 2010. The concerto is characterized by its virtuosic piano writing and its lush orchestration. In addition to his work as a composer, Jansson is also a respected choral conductor. He has conducted several choirs in Sweden, including the Gävle Symphony Choir and the Uppsala Cathedral Choir. He has also conducted choirs in other countries, including the United States and Canada. Jansson's music has been performed by many prominent musicians and ensembles, including the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, and the Dale Warland Singers. His music has also been featured on several recordings, including the album "Visions and Non-Visions" by the Swedish Radio Choir. Jansson has received several awards and honors for his work as a composer, including the Swedish Society of Composers' Prize in 2002 and the Eric Ericson Award in 2010. He has also been a composer-in-residence at several music festivals, including the Oregon Bach Festival and the Choralies festival in France. In conclusion, Mårten Jansson is a highly respected composer of classical music, known for his melodic and harmonic richness and emotional depth. His music draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, and he has written works for choir, orchestra, and other instruments. Jansson's music has been performed by many prominent musicians and ensembles, and he has received several awards and honors for his work.

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