Compositions
New music for soprano saxophone and other constellations composed by Anders Paulsson
Ett Hjärta Stannar
New composition for Choir SATB + optional instrumental ad. lib.
based on a poem by Lars Forssell
Chaconne Variations
for Clarinet & Organ
commissioned by Umeå Kulturfest
for Kjell Fagéus & Anders Winterstam
World premiere June 1, 2022
Backens Kyrka Umeå
durata 10´
As Ice Was Melting, Oceans Rose
World premiere November 1st, 2020
Gustavsbergs kyrka
Gustavsbergs Kammarkör
Helena Engardt, conductor
Sofia Niklasson, sopran
Anders Paulsson, sopransaxofon
Martin Olsson, piano
Swedish version: När isar smälte, haven steg (uruppförande)
Var inte rädd för mörkret
Gustavsbergs Kammarkör
Helena Engardt, conductor
Sofia Niklasson, sopran
Anders Paulsson, sopransaxofon
Martin Olsson, piano
Hymn for Peace
for solo instrument and organ
World premiere May 18, 2019
Mission Dolores Basilica, San Francisco, USA
with Jonathan Dimmock, organ
Sarabande
Anders Paulsson soprano saxophone
Svante Henryson cello
Coral Symphony – Kumulipo Reflections
for Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra conducted by Grammy Award winning JoAnn Falletta and Native Kahu Aaron Mahi performing the Native Hawaiian Creation Chant Kumulipo.
World Premiere at Blaisdell Concert Hall Honolulu, April 1st & 2nd, 2017
Deep Water Interlude
soprano saxophone & mixed choir or synthesizer
World premiere April 26, 2017
Scenkonstmuséet, Stockholm
Kammarkören Musikaliska
Rebecka Gustafsson conductor
I Did Not Die
poetry: Mary Elisabeth Frye
World premiere 26 April, 2017
Scenkonstmuséet, Stockholm
Kammarkören Musikaliska
Rebecka Gustafsson conductor
Rising Seas
World Premiere February 16, 2017
University Saint LaSalle
Choral Saint LaSalle
Bacolod, Philippines
Pleiades
Great Spirit Prayer
Native American Indian Prayer
for Choir SATB
World Premiere June 11, 2015
Sofia Kyrka, Stockholm
Sofia Vokalensemble
Bengt Ollén conductor
Subterranean Wail
Poetry: Jade Snow
World premiere March 28, 2015
Earth Hour Concert
Eric Ericsonhallen, Stockholm
Voces Nordicae
Lone Larsen conductor
Channel of Peace
World premiere January 31, 2015
Weggis, Switzerland
Kammerchor Weggis
Peter Werlen conductor
Hallowed be thy Name
Counterpoint, San Francisco
Joseph Piazza conductor
Celebration Suite
Celebrating 20 years of Democracy in South Africa
World Premiere: September 25, 2013
Soweto Theatre, South Africa
Miagi Youth Orchestra
Tshepo Tsotetsi, conductor
European Premiere: June 29, 2014
Berlin Philharmonic Hall
Brandon Phillips conductor
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
Spiritual Arrangement
first performance March 20, 2011
Engelbrekts Kammarkör
Bengt Eklund conductor
Engelbrektskyrkan
Balm in Gilead
Spiritual arrangement
Counterpoint, San Francisco
Joseph Piazza conductor
Betlehem
Betlehem / O Little Town of Bethlehem
arranged for 2 mixed choirs + organ
first performance Uppsala Cathedral,
December 19, 2004
Uppsala Domkyrkokör conducted by Milke Falck
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Spiritual arrangement for mixed choir & soprano saxophone
first performance May 17, 2003
Piteå Musikhögskola Chamber Choir
Erik Westberg
Uppståndelsens Morgon
mixed choir, soprano saxophone
poetry: Gabriela Melinescu
World premiere November 16, 2002 Stockholm
St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden
Nobody Knows
Spiritual arrangement for mixed choir & soprano saxophone
first performance November 16, 2002 Stockholm
St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden
Danjugan Sanctuary
mixed choir, soprano saxophone, bass, percussion, organ
Poetry: Gerry Grey
World premiere March 19, 2000, Gagnef
Västerås Stifts Kyrkosångsförbund, Birgitta Rosenqvist-Brorson
Jag har sett Dig gå över ängen
mixed choir a cappella
Poetry: Viola Renvall
World premiere May 25, 2000 Stockholm
St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden
Stjärnorna växer om våren
mixed choir a cappella
Poetry: Karin Boye
World premiere May 25, 2000 Stockholm
St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden
Vårens Makt
mixed choir a cappella & percussion;
Poetry: Elmer Diktonius
World premiere May 25, 2000 Stockholm
St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden
Gratitude-Trust-Communion
soprano saxophone & organ
World premiere November 7, 1999
Engelbrekt Church, Stockholm
with Stefan Therstam
I Rörelse
mixed choir a cappella
Poetry: Karin Boye
World premiere February 15, 1998
Fresta Vokalensemble, Maria Stoltz
Deep River
Spiritual arrangement for mixed choir & soprano saxophone
first performance May 15, 1997, Stockholm
St. Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden
Bright Morning Stars
Spiritual arrangement for mixed choir, baryton, soprano, organ & soprano saxophone
first performance May 15, 1997, Stockholm
S:t Jacobs Chamber Choir, Gary Graden
Tårar
mixed choir a cappella
Poetry: Bo Setterlind
world premiere March 17, 1996
Gustaf Adolf Church
Borås Vokalensemble, Dan Lind
Skärgårds Akvarell
The Real Group 5 vocals & soprano saxophone
World premiere July 16, 1995
Blidö Church, Sweden
Hymn to Life
for Håkan Hagegård baryton, mixed choir, bass, cello, soprano saxophone & organ
Poetry: Bo Setterlind
World premiere October 21, 1994
Stockholm Concert House
Advent Music
mixed choir, soprano saxophone, organ
World premiere December 4, 1990
New York City, USA
Union Theological Seminary Choir
Penna Rose conductor
Anthem for the Homeless
soprano saxophone & organ
World premiere April 8, 1989
S:t Peter's Church, New York City, USA
with Harry Huff
Toccata
Soprano Saxophone & Organ
World premiere December 20, 1989
Kungsholms Church, Stockholm
with Harry Huff
Amazing Grace
Spiritual arrangement by Anders Paulsson & Harry Huff co-created at Union Theological Seminary, New York City in 1988 inspired by Calvin Hampton's Amazing Grace Variations
Lullaby
World Premiere performance February 2, 1987
Cathedral S:t John the Divine, New York City, USA