Peter Bengtson
Peter Bengtson (born May 4, 1961 in Stockholm ) is a Swedish composer and organist .
life and work
Bengtson set Genet's play The Maids to music under the title "Jungfrurna" ( The Virgins ). This chamber opera was performed in numerous countries and achieved an unusual success for a work of contemporary music theater. The work has also been recorded on CD by Phono Suecia with the Kungliga Hovkapellet , the orchestra of the Stockholm Royal Opera .
Peter Bengtson is also one of Scandinavia's most famous tango - DJs and responsible for the well-known Swedish website Tango portals . He is also the son of the actor Rolf Bengtson .
plant
- Ballet : "Schakt" ( Schacht )
- Chamber opera : "Jungfrurna" ( The Maidens ), based on Jean Genet's piece "Les Bonnes" ( The Maids )
Web links
- Peter Bengtson's homepage
- Biography (English)
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| SURNAME | Bengtson, Peter |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish composer and organist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 4th 1961 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Stockholm |