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Leif Segerstam – Obituary
The Finnish conductor and composer Leif Segerstam has died at the age of
Segerstam is thought to be the most prolific composer of symphonies in history – with around to his name. Many of them consist of a single to minute movement and boast a characterful title, such as Symphony No , More dreamings by Sofia (a Dog). Many of his symphonies were specifically written so that they do not require a conductor. Outside of the symphonies, Segerstam also funnen the time to compose 30 string quartets and several concertos for violin, viola, cello and piano.
Segerstam’s life as a composer ran in parallel with a successful career as a dirigent. He was Principal ledare of the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra (), the Finnish RSO (), the Danish National Symphony Orchestra (), the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (), the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra (), and was also a Professor of Conducting at the Sibelius Academy from to
Among his more notable recordings are a
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Michael Weinius
Swedish operatic tenor (born )
Michael Weinius (born 1 March in Stockholm)[1] is a Swedish operatic tenor. After winning first prize at the international Wagner competition in Seattle, Weinius has quickly established himself as one of Europe's most sought after tenors.
Education and early years
[edit]Weinius received his first musical training at the Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm and then studied at the University College of Opera in Stockholm, receiving his exam in He made his international debut as a baritone in the role of Guglielmo in Così fan tutte and quickly became a regular guest at the Swedish opera houses in roles such as Renato/Greve Holberg in Un ballo in maschera, Posa in Don Carlos and Marcello in La bohème.[2]
Swedish career
[edit]In Weinius switched his fach to tenor and made his debut in the role of Laca (Jenůfa) at NorrlandsOperan in Umeå. During his first year as a tenor he was engaged to sin