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Composer  

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1959 in Stockholm, Sweden

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Chamber

 

Mats Lidstrom is a renowned cellist and conductor who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on 14th May 1960 in Stockholm, Sweden, Lidstrom showed an early interest in music and began playing the cello at the age of six. He was a student of the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, where he studied under the tutelage of Professor Guido Vecchi. Lidstrom's talent was evident from an early age, and he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills as a cellist. In 1978, he won the prestigious Swedish Soloist Prize, which marked the beginning of his successful career as a musician. He went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York, where he was a student of Leonard Rose and Channing Robbins. Throughout his career, Lidstrom has performed with some of the world's most renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many distinguished conductors, such as Sir Colin Davis, Sir Simon Rattle, and Leonard Slatkin. One of the highlights of Lidstrom's career was his performance of the Elgar Cello Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican Centre in London in 1995. The performance was highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it cemented Lidstrom's reputation as one of the world's leading cellists. In addition to his work as a performer, Lidstrom is also an accomplished conductor. He has conducted many orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. He has also served as the principal conductor of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Lidstrom's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1994, he was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Instrumentalist of the Year award, and in 2000, he was awarded the Order of the Polar Star by the King of Sweden for his services to music. Lidstrom is also a dedicated teacher and has taught at many prestigious institutions, including the Royal College of Music in London and the Juilliard School in New York. He is currently a professor of cello at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. In addition to his work as a performer, conductor, and teacher, Lidstrom is also a composer. He has written several works for cello, including a concerto and a sonata, which have been performed by many leading cellists. Lidstrom's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and his talent and dedication have earned him a place among the world's leading musicians. His performances and compositions continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world, and his legacy as a musician and teacher will undoubtedly endure for many years to come.

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