Anders Paulsson

WORLD PREMIERES:

New music for soprano saxophone dedicated to* and premiered by Anders Paulsson:

2009

Sven Hagvil* Andante Largamente & Vivo e grazioso ur Colori d´ell Anima

Vadstena Klosterkyrka, October 17, 2009

Charlotte Hasselqvist* Vad Du är skön min älskade

for S.t Matteus Choir, soprano sax, piano & bass, Sonny Jansson, conductor

June 14, 2009,

2008

Anders Eliasson Concerto for soprano saxophone & orchestra

(adaptation of altosax version commissioned and premiered by John-Edward Kelly in 2003)

world premiere September 4, 2008 SymfoniOrkestern NorrlandsOperan, Mei-Ann Chen

2007

Sven Hagvil* Symphony of Solitarities, for soprano saxophone & mixed choir, Karin Oldgren

St. Johannes Kyrka, March 24, 2007. published by www.ejeby.se

2006

Astor Piazzolla Milonga for Three, for soprano saxophone & orchestra; first performance of arrangement by Anders Högstedt

St.Petersburg Philharmonic, Fabio Mastrangelo

2005

David Chaitkin*(USA) Concerto for soprano saxophone and orchestra;
world premiere March 3, 2005, Stockton Symphony Orchestra,U.S.A., Peter Jaffe conductor

Nils Lindberg* Mythological Portraits for soprano saxophone & orchestra; durata: 27´
world premiere September 22, 2005, DalaSinfoniettan, Bjarte Engesett conductor

2004

B Tommy Andersson*Concerto for soprano saxophone and orchestra, durata:15´
world premiere April 2004, Jönköpings Sinfonietta, B Tommy Andersson conductor

2003

Björn Kruse “Pierrots Lament” for soprano saxophone & string orchestra durata: 10´
swedish premiere January 19, 2003, Stockholm Power Strings, Andrej Nikolaev conductor

Victoria Power* “Ballade” for soprano saxophone*, piano & strings; 
world premiere January 19, 2003, Stockholm Power Strings, Andrej Nikolaev conductor

Sven David Sandström* “Four Pieces for soprano saxophone and wind ensemble; durata: 12´
world premiere February 13, 2003, Östgöta Blåsarsymfoniker, B Tommy Andersson conductor

Frida Matsdotter “Hon ska vida färdas” for choir, soprano saxophone* & orchestra 
world premiere May 11, Uppsala Cathedral, Milke Falk conductor

Ingvar Lidholm “Arabesque” version for soprano saxophone solo 
world premiere May 17, 2003, Öjebyn Church, Sweden

2002

Kari Baek* “Arise, my love, my fair one” for soprano saxophone & choir
world premiere July 5, 2002 Vestmanna Church, Faroe Islands, Mogens Dahl conductor

2001

Fredrik Högberg* Concertino for soprano saxophone & string orchestra; durata 15´30
world premiere March 10, 2001, Tingsryd, Musica Vitae, Jerzy Maksymiuk conductor

Martin Möller* “Reflection # 1″ for soprano saxophone solo 
world premiere June 23, 2001, Box Kraftverk, Nyland

Stella Sung “Sur la Memoire” for soprano saxophone & piano 
swedish premiere August 29, 2001 Kungsholm Church, Stockholm, with Magnus Svensson

Björn Kruse “Gydas Hemmelighet” for soprano saxophone & piano 
swedish premiere August 29, 2001 Kungsholm Church, Stockholm, with Magnus Svensson

Pelle Olofson* “Missa Brevis” for soprano saxophone & childrens choir 
world premiere October 26, 2001 Adolf Fredrik´s Choir, Pelle Olofson conductor

2000

Peeter Vähi* “Silver Concerto” for soprano saxophone, strings & percussion durata 23´
world premiere April 29, 2000, Tallinn, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Andres Mustonen conductor

Nils Lindberg “Krusningar & Polska” for soprano saxophone solo 
world premiere July 8, 2000 Piteå

Ingvar Karkoff* “Largo” for soprano saxophone & organ 
world premiere October 15, 2000, Alla Helgona Church, Nyköping, with Andrew Canning

Niklas Breman* “Dinkum Thinkum” for soprano saxophone & electronics 
world premiere December 28, 2000, Hässleholms Kulturhus

1999

Fredrik Högberg* “Perc Off” for soprano saxophone & six percussion
world premiere May 30 1999, Härnösands Slagverksensemble, Johan Eriksson conductor

Fredrik Högberg* “Then I will handle the darkness” Concerto for soprano sax & orchestra 
world premiere June 13, 1999, Sundsvalls Kammarorkester, Lan Shui conductor, durata 25´

Fredrik Högberg* “PopMusikk” for soprano saxophone & electronics 
world premiere July 8, 1999 S:t Nicolai Church, Halmstad

1998

David Chaitkin* Concerto for soprano saxophone & orchestra; durata 20´
world premiere of Aria April 23, 1998, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Lu Jia conductor

Judith Cloud * “Land of Rest” Concerto for soprano saxophone & orchestra durata 20´
world premiere May 1, 1998, Flagstaff , USA, Northern Arizona University Orchestra, Robert Blake conductor

Håkan Carlsson* “Fantasistycke” for soprano saxophone & wind orchestra 
world premiere December 5, 1998, Lund, Bleckhornen wind orchestra, Peter Isberg conductor

1997

Björn J:son Lindh* “Ikoner” for soprano saxophone, strings & percussion durata 15´
world premiere August 2, 1997 Visby, Gotland Chamber Strings, Anders Loguin percussion

1996

Joakim Unander* “Fanfares” for soprano saxophone & organ
world premiere March 9, 1996 S:t Johannes Church, Stockholm, with Andrew Canning

Bo Hansson* “Nocturne” for soprano saxophone solo 
world premiere March 31, 1996 S.ta Helena Church, Skövde

Svante Henryson* “Off Pist” for soprano saxophone & violoncell 
world premiere November 28, 1996 Berwaldhallen, Stockholm

Jonathan Sheffer* Concerto for soprano saxophone & orchestra; durata 16´
world premiere November 28 , 1996, Stockholm, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Petter Sundkvist conductor

Rich de Rosa Haunting Memories for soprano saxophone & orchestra 
swedish premiere November 28, 1996 Berwaldhallen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Petter Sundkvist conductor

1995

Jan Ferm* “Vila Socó Meu Amor” for soprano saxophone & choir
world premiere March 9, 1995, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, Erik Westberg conductor

Anders Nilsson* “Lux Aeterna” for soprano saxophone, organ & choir 
world premiere March 12, 1995 Sau Paulo, Brasil, Erik Westberg conductor

1994

Chris DeBlasio* “Prelude & Fugue” for soprano saxophone & strings
world premiere January 11, 1994, Alice Tully Hall, NYC, USA

Roger Kellaway* “From the other side of Midnight” for soprano saxophone & piano 
world premiere January 23, 1994 Maybeck Hall, San Francisco

Joakim Unander* “Nor the soles of her shoe” for soprano saxophone solo 
world premiere April 29, 1994 S:t Jacobs Church, Stockholm

Björn Hallmann* “Sit Venia Verbo” Concerto for soprano saxophone & orchestra durata 17´
world premiere December 6, 1994, Borås Kammarorkester, Björn Hallmann conductor

1993

Judith Cloud* “Feet of Jesus” for soprano saxophone, choir & organ
swedish premiere August 13, 1993 S:t Jacobs Church, Stockholm, Gary Graden conductor

1992

David Conte* “Good-Bye My Fancy” for soprano saxophone & Men´s Choir
world premiere June 21, 1992 Carnegie Hall, NYC Gay Men´s Chorus, USA, Gary Miller conductor

1990

Gerald Busby* “Saxorgan” for soprano saxophone & organ
world premiere May 9, 1990, Union Theological Seminary,NYC, USA with Harry Huff

Tania French* “In the end is the beginning” for soprano saxophone  & choir 
world premiere May 1990, Union Theological Seminary,NYC, USA with Harry Huff

1989

Chris DeBlasio* “Music for a short subject” for soprano saxophone & organ

world premiere December 20, 1989, Kungsholm Church, Stockholm with Harry Huff

1988

Rayner Brown Sonata for soprano saxophone & organ;
world premiere April 6, 1988 Union Theological Seminary, NYC, USA, with Harry Huff

Tom Pierson* “Antiphony” for soprano sax, organ, piano, 5 trumpets & 17 French Horns 
world premiere May 1, 1988 Cathedral S:t John the Divine, NYC, USA

Roop Verma* “Raga Rajkauns” for soprano saxophone, sitar & tabla 
world premiere, September 30, 1988, Unitarian Universalist Society, Oneonta, USA

1987

James Slater* Trio for soprano saxophone, guitar & violoncell;
world premiere April 23, 1987, Greenwich Music House, NYC, USA

Original Compositions & Arrangements by Anders Paulsson

Lullaby for soprano saxophone solo
world premiere June 14, 1987 Kungsholms Church, Sweden;
US premiere May 1, 1988 Cathedral of S:t John the Divine, New York City

Back to the City for big band; 5 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, guitar, bass & drums; world premiere August 15, 1987, Aspen Music Festival, Aspen Jazz Ensemble, Ted Piltzecker conductor

Anthem for the Homeless for soprano saxophone & organ
world premiere April 8, 1989 S:t Peter´s Church, New York City, USA, Harry Huff

Toccata for soprano saxophone & organ; world premiere December 20, 1989 Stockholm, Kungsholm Church, Harry Huff

Advent Music mixed choir, soprano saxophone, organ;
world premiere December 4, 1990 New York City, Union Theological Seminary Choir, Penna Rose

Advents Musik Swedish version for mixed choir, soprano saxophone, organ;
world premiere December 7, 1991 Stockholm, Adolf Fredriks Musikgymnasiums Ungdomskör, Gary Graden

Anthem for the Homeless version for soprano saxophone & symphony orchestra
world premiere December 6, 1992, Karlskoga Orkesterförening, Per Sjöberg

Hymn to Life - (text: Bo Setterlind) baryton, mixed choir, bass, cello, soprano saxophone & organ;
world premiere October 21, 1994 Stockholm Concert House, Håkan Hagegård

Skärgårds Akvarell for The Real Group & soprano saxophone;
world premiere July 16, 1995 The Real Group, Blidö Church

Tårar - (text: Bo Setterlind) mixed choir a cappella;
world premiere March 17, 1996 Gustaf Adolf Church, Borås Vokalensemble, Dan Lind

Deep River arr: for mixed choir & soprano saxophone;
first performance May 15, 1997, Stockholm, St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden

Bright Morning Stars arr: for mixed choir, baryton, soprano, organ & soprano saxophone;
first performance May 15, 1997, Stockholm, St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden

My One and Only Love - male chorus, bass, percussion & tenor saxophone; world premiere December 6, 1997, Uppsala Universitetsaula, Orphei Drängar,Robert Sund

I Rörelse - (text: Karin Boye) mixed choir a cappella;
world premiere February 15, 1998, Fresta Vokalensemble, Maria Stoltz

Danjugan Sanctuary for soprano saxophone & organ or instrumental trio;
world premiere April 12, 1998 Stockholm, Engelbrekts Church, Olle Johansson

Gratitude, Trust, Communion - soprano saxophone & organ;world premiere November 7, 1999 Engelbrekt Church, Stefan Therstam

Danjugan Sanctuary (text: Gerry Grey) mixed choir, soprano saxophone, bass, percussion, organ; world premiere March 19, 2000, Gagnef, Västerås Stifts Kyrkosångsförbund, Birgitta Rosenqvist-Brorson

Jag har sett Dig gå över ängen - (text: Viola Renvall) mixed choir a cappella; world premiere May 25, 2000 Stockholm, St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden

Stjärnorna växer om våren - (text: Karin Boye) mixed choir a cappella; world premiere May 25, 2000 Stockholm, St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden

Vårens Makt - (text: Elmer Diktonius) mixed choir a cappella & percussion;
world premiere May 25, 2000 Stockholm, St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden

Nobody Knows arr: for mixed choir & soprano saxophone; first performance November 16, 2002 Stockholm, St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden

Uppståndelsens Morgon / Morning of the Resurrection -(text: Gabriela Melinescu)mixed choir, sopranosax; world premiere November 16, 2002 Stockholm, St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden

Anthem for the Homeless version for soprano saxophone & wind orchestra; world premiere February 13, 2003 Östgöta Blåsarsymfoniker, B Tommy Andersson

Swing Low Sweet Chariot for mixed choir & soprano saxophone; first performance May 17, 2003 Piteå Musikhögskola Chamber Choir, Erik Westberg

Anders Paulsson’s music is published by:

GEHRMANS MUSIKFÖRLAG AB 
Box 6005
102 31 Stockholm 
order: 08-6100610, fax: 08-6100626

order@gehrmans.se

www.gehrmans.se