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I am Jörgen Dafgård, a Swedish composer and musician whose work with prominent orchestras, ensembles and soloists has earned international acclaim. Based in Sweden, my compositions have reached audiences around the world, among them my cello concerto Ulysses which premiered in Norway in January 2026 with Amalie Stalheim and the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra to a very warm reception. I enjoy collaborations across genres and formats. My 2023 double concerto Open Air for violin and viola has been performed in several countries by Duo Gelland and the Öresund Chamber Orchestra. In 2025, the British label Toccata Next released a CD of my 2022 double concerto Tandem for violin and bass clarinet, featuring Benjamin Schmid, Carl-Johan Stjernström and Musica Vita conducted by Joachim Gustafsson; this project also led to a Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra recording. I have worked with the Nordic Chamber Orchestra and Malmö Symphony Orchestra among many other ensembles, and I continue to write for orchestras, chamber groups and choirs worldwide.…I am Jörgen Dafgård, a Swedish composer and musician whose work with prominent orchestras, ensembles and soloists has earned international acclaim. Based in Sweden, my compositions have reached audiences around the world, among them my cello concerto Ulysses which premiered in Norway in January 2026 with Amalie Stalheim and the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra to a very warm reception. I enjoy collaborations across genres and formats. My 2023 double concerto Open Air for violin and viola has been performed in several countries by Duo Gelland and the Öresund Chamber Orchestra. In 2025, the British label Toccata Next released a CD of my 2022 double concerto Tandem for violin and bass clarinet, featuring Benjamin Schmid, Carl-Johan Stjernström and Musica Vita conducted by Joachim Gustafsson; this project also led to a Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra recording. I have worked with the Nordic Chamber Orchestra and Malmö Symphony Orchestra among many other ensembles, and I continue to write for orchestras, chamber groups and choirs worldwide.

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I am Jörgen Dafgård, a Swedish composer and musician whose work with prominent orchestras, ensembles and soloists has earned international acclaim. Based in Sweden, my compositions have reached audiences around the world, among them my cello concerto Ulysses which premiered in Norway in January 2026 with Amalie Stalheim and the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra to a very warm reception. I enjoy collaborations across genres and formats. My 2023 double concerto Open Air for violin and viola has been performed in several countries by Duo Gelland and the Öresund Chamber Orchestra. In 2025, the British label Toccata Next released a CD of my 2022 double concerto Tandem for violin and bass clarinet, featuring Benjamin Schmid, Carl-Johan Stjernström and Musica Vita conducted by Joachim Gustafsson; this project also led to a Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra recording. I have worked with the Nordic Chamber Orchestra and Malmö Symphony Orchestra among many other ensembles, and I continue to write for orchestras, chamber groups and choirs worldwide.…I am Jörgen Dafgård, a Swedish composer and musician whose work with prominent orchestras, ensembles and soloists has earned international acclaim. Based in Sweden, my compositions have reached audiences around the world, among them my cello concerto Ulysses which premiered in Norway in January 2026 with Amalie Stalheim and the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra to a very warm reception. I enjoy collaborations across genres and formats. My 2023 double concerto Open Air for violin and viola has been performed in several countries by Duo Gelland and the Öresund Chamber Orchestra. In 2025, the British label Toccata Next released a CD of my 2022 double concerto Tandem for violin and bass clarinet, featuring Benjamin Schmid, Carl-Johan Stjernström and Musica Vita conducted by Joachim Gustafsson; this project also led to a Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra recording. I have worked with the Nordic Chamber Orchestra and Malmö Symphony Orchestra among many other ensembles, and I continue to write for orchestras, chamber groups and choirs worldwide.

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I am Jörgen Dafgård, a Swedish composer and musician whose work with prominent orchestras, ensembles and soloists has earned international acclaim. Based in Sweden, my compositions have reached audiences around the world, among them my cello concerto Ulysses which premiered in Norway in January 2026 with Amalie Stalheim and the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra to a very warm reception.

I enjoy collaborations across genres and formats. My 2023 double concerto Open Air for violin and viola has been performed in several countries by Duo Gelland and the Öresund Chamber Orchestra. In 2025, the British label Toccata Next released a CD of my 2022 double concerto Tandem for violin and bass clarinet, featuring Benjamin Schmid, Carl-Johan Stjernström and Musica Vita conducted by Joachim Gustafsson; this project also led to a Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra recording. I have worked with the Nordic Chamber Orchestra and Malmö Symphony Orchestra among many other ensembles, and I continue to write for orchestras, chamber groups and choirs worldwide.

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Expert

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Language

Swedish

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Composer at Independent / Self-employed

January 1, 2000 - Present

Independent composer collaborating with prominent orchestras, ensembles and soloists. Notable works include Ve i l s (premiered early 2000s), major orchestral commissions, international performances, and record projects such as Ulysses (2026) and Open Air (2023).

Composer at Stockholm Berwald Hall

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000

Striking debut after diploma; won first prize with the orchestral piece Ve i l s.

Composer at Berwald Hall (Stockholm) – Residency

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Composer of Spring residency; works performed by Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra; portrait concert featuring Caprism premiering with clarinet soloist Andreas Sundén.

Composer at Malmö Symphony Orchestra

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Premiere of Through Fire and Water for large orchestra (2011).

Composer at Malmö Symphony Orchestra

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Tableau vivant performed with Johan Dalene as soloist (2019).

Composer at Jönköping Sinfonietta

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Premiere of Abrasax for soprano saxophone concerto; subsequent performance by Västerås Sinfonietta (2018).

Composer at Camerata Nordica / Hugo Ticciati

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Premiere of Eclipse for violin concerto on tour; highly appreciated by audiences and press.

Composer at Duo Gelland / Öresund Chamber Orchestra

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Open Air for violin and viola; performed in several countries.

Composer at Toccata Next / Musica Vita

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025

Double concerto Tandem for violin and bass clarinet; recording released by 2025; featured Benjamin Schmid, Carl-Johan Stjernström; conducted by Joachim Gustafsson; led to Bogotá recording.

Composer at Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026

World premiere of cello concerto Ulysses with Amalie Stalheim.