Spår vägar delivered
I have finished Spår vägar (Paths trace) for Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and had the score delivered on the scheduled date, 30/9. Feeling a bit empty now; I have worked with the piece for nearly two years. 14 singers, the new wonderful GSO concert organ, symphony orchestra and beautiful video art by Lene Juhl. Libretto and music by me.First performance planned to November 2023. Please read more under ”works”.
Signed up for album release
Happy to announce that I signed a contract with Imogena Records, for my album project ”Paulas songs – finally, from start”. For me, a true exciting musical adventure, involving c:a 35 songs from the 80´s. We will have a first recording session at Studio Epidemin, Göteborg with sound master Johannes Lundberg (in photo with Mr Hammond B3) I will collaborate with wonderful musicians : Olle Linder, Per Strandberg, Arvid Jullander, Martin Jurek Svanström, Ossian Ward and Ludvig Ward who also will be producing. First release planned to February/March2022.
Elder care tour in Gothenburg
July 4-9 I was happy to make a solo tour with a program for Speldags, the Gothenburg city’s cultural administration for elder care.
It was a true pleasure singing and play ten of my songs from the 20th century, for this lovely audience:) Thank you Speldags for having me!
Collaboration with Edition Skellton
Happy to announce my collaboration with Edition Skellton – a brand new Swedish publisher!
Another fanfare…originally dedicated to the wonderful brass-section of Helsingborg Symphony orchestra in 2006.
Score/parts available at Edition Skellton:
Paula af Malmborg Ward is awarded the Rosenberg Prize 2020
The prize, which has been awarded since 1982, is awarded to a composer with significant and innovative activities on their resume.
Wind music day
An inspiring day focused on wind instruments.
Wind instrument have a great significance in musical life, from various amateur groups to big bands and orchestras. In this talk show hosted by Karin Klingenstierna, I will give some examples of important ”wind instrument features” in my production.
Streaming link here – my appearance at 31.40. Enjoy!
