Sebastian Fagerlund

Sebastian Fagerlund has established himself as one of the most prominent European composers of his generation. Works by Fagerlund have been commissioned and performed by numerous major orchestras, outstanding conductors and musicians all over the world. His output spans opera to chamber and solo works, the most significant pieces being his operas and works for orchestra. A highly virtuosic instrumental feel and strong sense of musicianship is noticeable in all of his works.

His principal works include ’Clarinet Concerto’ (2006), after which his career properly took off. In 2011, he received the Teosto Prize for Ignite for symphony orchestra 2010). In 2016/17, Fagerlund was Composer in Residence at the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Holland. His opera ’Höstsonaten’ (’Autumn Sonata’) premiered in the Finnish National Opera’s 2017/18 season to great critical acclaim, in Finland and abroad. During 2013–2019 Fagerlund was the artistic director of the RUSK Chamber Music Festival in Jakobstad, Finland. Fagerlund’s music is available on record label BIS.