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Jörgen Pettersson, born in 1964, has developed into
one of Sweden´s most prominent soloists. He studied
at the Conservatoire National de Bordeaux in France, were he was
awarded first price. When returning to Sweden he became the first
saxophone student ever
to be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma and an Award
for Excellence at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.
Pettersson is a much sought-after soloist
but he also engages in chamber music. He is a member of
Stockholm Saxophone Quartet, Ensemble Son and
KammarensembleN, which focuse on new music.
The growing interest in the special qualities of the saxophone
as an instrument, and also in contemporary music, owes a lot to
his technical skill and artistic temperament.
Numerous composers have written music dedicated
to him. He has twice been awarded the Interpretor
Price by Society of Swedish Composers, in 1991 as
a soloist and in 1994 with Stockholm Saxophone Quartet.
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