Carl Bergstrøm-Nielsen

Carl Bergstrøm-Nielsen is a Danish composer, hornist, musicologist, educator, and music therapist. Born in 1951, he began his music studies at Copenhagen University in 1970. He has been active in various musical groups, including the Group of Intuitive Music, and has worked extensively in music therapy, teaching at Aalborg University from 1983 to 2014. Bergstrøm-Nielsen is known for his work in open composition and graphic notation, developing unique approaches to music games and intuitive music. He has also been involved in organizing European Intuitive Music Conferences and co-edits the journal "Improvised Music - Open Scores." His compositions often feature complex sound textures and improvisation, as seen in releases like "43 Minutes Free Solo Improvisation" and "Free Duo Improvisations."

As a performer, Bergstrøm-Nielsen plays the piano, organ, French horn, and various small instruments, and uses his voice in his compositions. His contributions to music theory include developments in parameter theory, and he has taught intuitive music courses in several countries. His work is characterized by a focus on creativity and improvisation, making him a significant figure in the realm of experimental and intuitive music.

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