Söderqvist, Paul-Erik

Söderqvist, Paul-Erik

Paul-Erik Söderqvist studied classical guitar at the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, first under guitarist, composer and painter Juan Antonio Muro, and then under Petri Kumela, one of Finland's foremost classical guitarists. He graduated with the highest possible grades.  Söderqvist is an active musician and has appeared as orchestra soloist and chamber musician, in addition to playing solo recitals regularly. Most notably he has performed at Stavanger Konserthus in Norway and Kumho Art Hall in Seoul, South-Korea. He has also participated with various ensembles in the Tampere Biennale and Ajassa! Festivals.  He works as a guitar teacher in addition to composing and performing. 

Bergmann Edition brings you a selection of solo and duo music by Söderqvist.  The pieces presented here are modern, tonal, melodic, impressionistic and delicate.

Visit the composer’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2bl8_3YNI6xfkoB6Poqf4w