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Throughout his life Mr. Rosengren
has been an avid supporter of new music and its performances. Early on, in 1984,
he co-founded (with conductor Ansgar Krook) KammarensembleN, the Swedish ensemble
for new music. From 1989 t0 1992 they developed and presented numerous substantial
concert series and projects, such as “Tredje Örat”, “Virtuoser”, “Finska Pinnar”,
and “För Kännedom”, in which the musicians collaborated with directors, composers,
light designers, sound technicians, and actors.
Many composers have dedicated works to Mr. Rosengren; and the concerto commissions
are numerous. American composer Frank Ticheli is presently working on a concerto
for clarinet and orchestra (as well as a version for clarinet and wind symphony)
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A complete performance by this extraordinary clarinetist.
Svenska Dagbladet, Stockholm |
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The best premiere performance
in the Concert House in many years. Rosengren’s controlled passionate playing
gave the solo part a magnetizing character. I was completely captivated the entire
time.
Sydsvenska Dagbladet, Malmö, Sweden |
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Soloist in symbiosis with orchestra. One of the
most beautiful works composed in Sweden in decades.
Dagens Nyheter, Stockholm |
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An engaging and rhythmically
lively performance. The soloist’s musical spirit and engaging presence and attitude
had a stimulating effect on the orchestra.
Norrköpings Tidningar, Norrköping, Sweden |
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Magnificent solo playing. A
work of unusual and striking conviction, consequence, and formal resolution.
Tonal and atmospheric variety from the dramatically aggressive to the lyrical,
shimmering, and ethereal. With brilliant technique in every moment, a tone that
is consistent even in the highest register, and a fresh and completely uninhibited
musicality even when the tension and the demands are at their peak, he captivates
the audience from the first to the last note.
Hallandsposten, Halmstad, Sweden |
Brilliance and precision.
A strong powerful piece built on a dynamic orchestral part and a virtuoso and
lyrical clarinet part. The music is modern in its tonal language but with clear
roots from the 1920s and 30s, from Honegger and Stravinsky. Håkan Rosengren seemed
born for the solo part. His tone is distinct and flexible as he skillfully searches
the clarinet’s limits. Rosengren’s understanding and execution of the solo part
was phenomenal.
Nordvästra Skånes Tidning, Helsingborg, Sweden |
Played superbly by Håkan Rosengren.
Ulster News Letter, Belfast |
Carolyn Bremer
Sonata for clarinet and piano |
Anders Eliasson
Sette Passaggi for clarinet and orchestra
Intermezzo for chamber ensemble |
Torbjörn Engström
Nattens musikanter for clarinet and piano
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Beng Hambraeus
Nocturnals for chamber ensemble |
Staffan Isbäck
Impromptu for clarinet and guitar
Sonatine for clarinet and guitar |
Johan Jeverud
Tolv fördömda män for chamber ensemble |
Aleksander Lason
A little book for clarinet and strings |
Anders Nilsson
Cadenze for chamber ensemble |
Nikola Resanovic
Alt music ballistix for clarinet and tape
Collateral Damage for clarinet and orchestra |
Poul Ruders
Throne for clarinet and piano |
Jan Sandström
Concerto for clarinet and orchestra |
Henrik Strindberg
Minne for clarinet and orchestra
Etymology for chamber ensemble |
Frank Ticheli
Concerto for clarinet and orchestra |
Gunnar Valkare
Second flight of the machine for chamber ensemble |
Martin Willert
Hallucinations for clarinet and orchestra |
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