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by Anders Flodin To Martin, Emelie and Barry, intrepid travellers in their own way. On April 2, 2026, FMT began a three-day road trip through Europe from Sweden to Italy‬ to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the birth of the English observer, travel writer and‬ composer Charles Burney (7 April 1726 – 12 April 1814).‬Continue reading “The Present State of Music: An interactive Radio Experience”

by Anders Flodin Once upon a time, when the earth was still young and mountains could whisper across continents, there stood two proud peaks at opposite ends of the world. In the east rose Mount Fuji, crowned with snow like a porcelain tiara, watching over quiet lakes and cherry blossoms. In the west stood MountContinue reading “A fairy tale”

by Anders Flodin Part 1 Interdisciplinary art is an art form where several different artistic disciplines (such as visual arts, music, dance, theater, digital media, etc.) are combined and integrated to create a new, cross-border expression, often to explore complex themes beyond a single art form, which creates unique experiences and new creative possibilities. MyContinue reading “A possible inspiration for understanding the principles of general systems and their ability to self-evolve as a unity – Daniel Vlček as idea and reality.”

by Anders Flodin While I was analyzing this short piano composition by Per Nørgård, I received news that Per had passed away. His music, thoughts, ideas, which have been an unlimited sphere in which I have moved freely in all directions, will continue to exist. I feel very grateful for his friendship and as anContinue reading “A short analysis of “The Dunes” by Per Nørgård”

by Anders Flodin Preparations  Composition is as much about seeking as it is about creating, but then what? Entrances to reality, openings to the world. When I started composing my composition Le foglie verdi di salice piangente sul fiume (My translation: The green leaves of the weeping willow on the river) for the Teo ChewContinue reading “The transformation and experience from idea to sounding gesture – some thoughts about the process and my meeting with Teo Chew music”

by Anders Flodin The book Mankind – Music – Technology: Technology in the Musical Thinking of the 20th and Early 21st Centuries examines the modalities of human relationships and technology as reflected in the musical thinking of the authors of art music of the 20th and early 21st centuries. The discursive and reference frame ofContinue reading “Martin Flašar: Mankind – Music – Technology”

by Anders Flodin Buonasera e benvenuti a questo concerto con Emelie Sjöström e Linus Lundquist. Le radici della musica risalgono molto indietro nella storia umana e esistono da quando l’uomo è diventato umano. Non sappiamo come suonasse, ma possiamo solo indovinarlo sulla base dei ritrovamenti archeologici, ad esempio di flauti fatti di argilla o osso.Continue reading “Welcome speech (in Italian)”

by Anders Flodin Musical composition is largely a practice-based knowledge, phronesis (Ancient Greek: φρόνησῐς, romanized: phrónēsis), which has been developed in parallel and in close collaboration with singers and instrumentalists throughout music history.  What can I learn from this knowledge in a new age where technology is another dimension in the artistic work? As partContinue reading “C as in Computer and Composition”

by Anders Flodin I colori di silenzio Att göra en exakt gradering av ett ackords konsonans/dissonans och stabilitet/labilitet i förhållande till ett annat är praktiskt omöjligt.  What were the circumstances leading to these episodes and how did these phenomena apply to music? Varierande och processuella idéer är öppna, de tillåter modifikationer, avvikelser, infall och subjektivitet.Continue reading “I colori di silenzio”