Role

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Composer

Birth

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1954 in Sollentuna, Sweden

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Anders Hillborg is a Swedish composer who was born on April 31, 1954, in Stockholm, Sweden. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a composer and his mother a pianist. Hillborg started playing the piano at a young age and later studied composition at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. Hillborg's early works were influenced by the avant-garde movement, and he was known for his use of electronic music and unconventional sounds. His breakthrough came in 1981 with the composition "Eleven Gates," which was commissioned by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. The piece was a fusion of electronic and acoustic sounds and was well-received by critics. In the 1990s, Hillborg's style shifted towards a more tonal and melodic approach, and he began to incorporate elements of Swedish folk music into his compositions. This can be heard in works such as "Kammaren" (1992) and "Exquisite Corpse" (1995). One of Hillborg's most famous works is "Cold Heat" (1996), which was commissioned by the New York Philharmonic and premiered under the direction of Esa-Pekka Salonen. The piece is a concerto for electric violin and orchestra and features a soloist playing a custom-made instrument with a range of effects pedals. "Cold Heat" was praised for its innovative use of technology and its fusion of classical and rock music. Hillborg's music has been performed by many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with several prominent soloists, including cellist Steven Isserlis and soprano Barbara Hannigan. In addition to his work as a composer, Hillborg is also a respected teacher and has taught at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and the University of California, Los Angeles. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music, including the Swedish Royal Academy of Music's Composer of the Year award in 1995 and the Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition in 2012. Hillborg's recent works continue to explore the intersection of classical and popular music, as well as the use of technology in music. His 2016 composition "Sound Atlas" is a multimedia work that combines live performance with video and sound recordings from around the world. The piece was commissioned by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and premiered at the Stockholm Concert Hall. Overall, Anders Hillborg is a composer who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His innovative use of technology and incorporation of Swedish folk music have helped to push the boundaries of the genre and make it more accessible to a wider audience.

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