In recent years Mats has established himself as one of the most sought after tenors in Sweden in both opera and concert. He is praised for his shimmering Nordic timbre coupled with an Italianate style. His ringing high notes are well known. Mats is the first recipient of the Scandinavian Jussi Björling Society Award, in 2008.
(Mahler Das Lied von der Erde, Stockholm Concert Hall) 12th of Mars 2010
“And such a fullness of the voices as now with Anna Larsson and Mats
Carlsson is not heard every day. That Larsson with her motherly warmth
and human brittleness manages traditions after Kerstin Thorborg
and Kathleen Ferrier in an illuminating way we knew already, but that
Carlsson’s crystal clear diction and perfect blend of light and dark timbre
of his voice can compare to Set Svanholm and Fritz Wunderlich was
a extra ordinary surprise”
“One of the most promising tenors in the world”.
This fantastic review was delivered about Mats Carlsson after the
concert in Stromshall last Saturday, an event arranged by the diligent
and capable Jussi Björling Society. The review with regard to Carlsson’s
voice was made by Kerstin Meyer, one of our truly greatest singers.
YouTube video of Mats performing in the Salon of the Swedish Royal Palce in August at a JB Memorial concert.
A seasoned lecturer, Bertil is a co-founder of the Scandinavian Jussi Björling Society and a longstanding consultant with the Jussi Björling museum in the singer's hometown of Borlänge, Sweden. For 25 years Bertil has studied and researched in great depth the life and career of Jussi Björling as well as other great singers of the past including Enrico Caruso.
Bertil's international lecture venues include the Smithsonian Institution, Vocal Arts Society and Finlandia Foundation (all three in Washington D.C.); Gustavus Adolphus College, Minnesota; Friends of English National Opera, London; The St. Olav, and Kirsten Flagstad Festivals (both in Norway).
Bertil has also produced radio programs and articles about Jussi Björling as well as other singers.
Love Derwinger, has been described as “perhaps the most original and interesting pianistic personality of his generation.” Derwinger has been soloist with the major Scandinavian and European orchestras, and given recitals on five continents. He is also the regular pianist of the world-famous soprano, Barbara Hendricks. He has made over thirty recordings on the labels BIS, CPO. and others, including his critically acclaimed performances of the original version of the Grieg Piano Concerto and Max Reger Piano Concerto.
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