Britta Bystrom

Full biography Britta Bystrom

Britta Byström is a Swedish composer born on March 14, 1977, who specializes in orchestral music, as well as vocal music and opera. She is recognized for her outstanding orchestral compositions and distinct style. Britta began her musical journey playing the trumpet and soon after, was drawn to composing music. Over time, she focused her attention on writing music and pursued it as a career.

Britta has composed a wide variety of musical styles, including chamber music, piano, and orchestra, as well as for films, video games, and dance performances. She is a prolific composer and has been commissioned by numerous orchestras, soloists, and festivals both in Sweden and internationally.

One of the notable compositions of Britta Byström includes "A Walk to Beethoven," which was commissioned by the BBC Proms in 2015. She has also written a piece for cello soloist Rick Stotijn, titled "Diptych," which premiered in 2018. Her other notable works include "Doppelgänger," "Symphony in Yellow," "Baum im Stadt," and "Letter in April," among others.

Overall, Britta Byström is an acclaimed composer known for her orchestral compositions and one of the leading composers of her generation. She has received several prestigious awards for her remarkable work and continues to be recognized worldwide as one of the most prominent composers of the modern era.