Håkan Parkman
Appearance
Håkan Parkman (1955–1988) was a Swedish composer, arranger, and choral director. From 1980 to 1988 he led the Uppsala vokalensemble. He died in a drowning accident off the coast of Gotland and is buried in the Uppsala old cemetery. He was the brother of Stefan Parkman.[1]
Works, editions and recordings
[edit]- Titania
- Till Österland (Arr. for Choir and Soprano)
- Kyrie
- Espresso
- C-Dur
- November med skiftningar av ädelt pälsverk
- Från Berget
Three Shakespeare songs
[edit]- I. Sonnet 76: Why is my Verse so Barren of New Pride
- II. Madrigal: Take, O Take Those Lips Away
- III. Sonnet 147: My Love is a Fever
References
[edit]- ^ The Swedish choral miracle: Swedish a cappella music since 1945 Richard Sparks - 2000 "Also in 1989, Werle wrote a short setting in English of Shakespeare's well-known text, "Orpheus with his Lute," in memory of Hakan Parkman.'"