Erik Bergman
1965
Composer Erik Bergman was a pioneer on the Finnish musical scene, tone colours and the search for new expressive means playing an an important role in his personal style. Bergman received the Wihuri Sibelius Prize together with Usko Meriläinen and Einojuhani Rautavaara.
Born 24th November 1911 in Uusikaarlepyy, Finland
Died 24th April 2006 in Helsinki
Professor, academician
Studied in Helsinki, Berlin and Switzerland
Study trips to Africa, Asia, Mexico, South America, Australia, New Zeeland and South Sea Islands
Professor of Composition Sibelius Academy 1963–1976
Honorary Member at the Society of Finnish Composers, member of Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm and the Finnish Academy
Honorary Doctorates:
Åbo Akademi
Helsinki University
Honorary Award of Society of Finnish Composers / Sibelius Foundation 1986;
Works
- one opera
- one dance poem
- works for orchestra
- chamber music
- choral works and other vocal music
- works for choir and orchestra
- works for piano and other instruments
- concertos for cello, flute, piano, violin, oboe and trumpet
Awards and Recognitions
State Prize for Music 1989
Music Prize of the Nordic Couneil 1994
Finland Prize 1997
