Anders Paulsson

Soprano Saxophone Artist – Classic beauty of tone combined with a rich jazz personality

Welcome to the official site of world famous Swedish musician, composer, soprano saxophone artist and environmentalist Anders Paulsson.

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Concerts

Anders Paulsson is widely recognized as one of the finest soprano saxophonists in the world.
His broad experience on stage and collaboration with modern composers has brought him to perform concerts in 28 countries and major halls such as Carnegie Hall, Berliner Philharmonie and Amsterdam Concertgebouw. He played twice at the Nobel festivities, including in 1993 when Nelson Mandela received the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Recordings

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Solitary Poems for Soprano Saxophone

The Solitary Poems for Soprano Saxophone project is a creative response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequent obliteration of livelihoods for freelance musicians. It presents 23 world premiere recordings of new solo pieces dedicated to Anders Paulsson.

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Anders Eliasson Symphonies 3&4

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra & Johannes Gustavsson, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra & Sakari Oramo

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Kalevi Aho: Concerto for Soprano Saxophone & Chamber Orchestra

World Premiere Recording of Kalevi Aho Concerto for Soprano Saxophone & Chamber Orchestra Lapland Chamber Orchestra conducted by John Storgårds

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Swedish Concertos for Soprano Saxophone

Composers: Rolf Martinsson, Sven-David Sandström and Anders Eliasson

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Solitary Poems for Soprano Saxophone

A creative response to the covid-19 pandemic

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Reviews of Anders' music from international press and critics:

"The world-leading classical soprano saxophonist"

The Observer, UK

“Arguably the best soprano saxophonist on the planet”

Dave Koz, SiriusXM Radio Show

“Anders Paulsson was the star of the evening in the Berliner Philharmonie”

Neues Deutschland, DE

”Phenomenal performances of Anders Eliasson’s entrancing music”

AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE

“Es folgt die “Celebration Suite” des schwedischen Komponisten Anders Paulsson ‐ eine Hommage an den Freiheitskampf der Anti‐Apartheid‐Bewegung. Afrikanisches Volkslied trifft auf Jazz‐Riffs. Protestlied verbindet sich mit feierlicher Musik. Der 52‐jährige Komponist steht mit seinem Sopransaxophon vor den auf der Stuhlkante sitzenden Musikern und spielt seine in die Partitur eingearbeiteten Soli. Beseelt. Brillant. Beglückend.”

Deutsche Welle, DE

“Starkast lyser solostämman i Anders Eliassons saxofonkonsert; likt ljusstrimmor som leker mot en nattsvart väv”

Dagens Nyheter, SE

"An utterly convincing performance with a stunning precision and presence."

Göteborgs Posten, SE

"Anders Paulsson performance at the Berliner Philharmonie was soulfully inspired, brilliant and delightful".

Deutsche Welle, DE

“Swedish Concertos for Soprano Saxophone is a splendid recording – a real high”

Gramophone, UK

“An unbeatable soloist”

Gary Higginson, MusicWeb International

“Anders Paulsson evince admirable musicianship”

Gramophone – The World's Best Classical Music Reviews

“Goodness, I haven’t heard such accomplished, sure-footed playing since Branford Marsalis in American Spectrum”

Musicweb International

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