Role

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Composer

Country

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Sweden

Birth

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February 23, 1887 in Gagnef, Dalarna

Death

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April 10, 1955 in Stockholm, Sweden

Period

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Keyboard

 

Oskar Frederik Lindberg was a Swedish composer and organist who was born on February 23, 1887, in Örebro, Sweden. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Lindberg began his musical studies at a young age, learning to play the piano and the organ. He showed great talent and was soon recognized as a gifted musician. In 1905, Lindberg moved to Stockholm to study at the Royal College of Music. He studied composition with Ernst Ellberg and organ with Otto Olsson. Lindberg was a diligent student and quickly made a name for himself as a composer. In 1908, he won the Royal Swedish Academy of Music's prize for composition for his work "Serenade for Strings." After completing his studies, Lindberg worked as an organist and choir director in various churches in Stockholm. He also continued to compose, and his works were performed by some of the leading orchestras and ensembles in Sweden. In 1917, he was appointed as the organist at the Storkyrkan, the main church in Stockholm. Lindberg's music is characterized by its romanticism and its use of Swedish folk melodies. He was heavily influenced by the music of Edvard Grieg and Jean Sibelius, and his works often feature lush harmonies and sweeping melodies. Lindberg was also interested in the music of the Baroque period, and he incorporated elements of Baroque music into his compositions. One of Lindberg's most famous works is his "Gammal Fäbodpsalm från Dalarna" (Old Pastoral Hymn from Dalarna), which he arranged for choir and orchestra in 1913. The piece is based on a traditional Swedish folk melody and has become one of the most beloved pieces of Swedish classical music. Lindberg's arrangement of the hymn is often performed at Swedish national celebrations and is considered a national treasure. Another notable work by Lindberg is his "Symphony No. 1 in C major," which he composed in 1919. The symphony is a grand and sweeping work that showcases Lindberg's talent for orchestration and his ability to create memorable melodies. The piece was well-received by audiences and critics alike and helped establish Lindberg as one of Sweden's leading composers. In addition to his orchestral works, Lindberg also composed a number of pieces for the organ. His "Organ Sonata No. 1 in F minor" is a particularly notable work and is considered one of the finest examples of Swedish organ music. The piece is characterized by its intricate counterpoint and its use of Swedish folk melodies. Lindberg continued to compose throughout his life, and his later works show a greater interest in modernism and experimentation. However, he never abandoned his love of Swedish folk music and continued to incorporate folk melodies into his compositions. Oskar Frederik Lindberg died on March 10, 1955, in Stockholm, Sweden. He left behind a legacy of beautiful and memorable music that continues to be celebrated and performed today. Lindberg's music is an important part of Sweden's cultural heritage and is beloved by music lovers around the world.

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