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10th October 2024

Obituary, Leif Segerstam (1944-2024)

by Matthew Ash

Leif Segerstram in action, conducting with characterThe prolific Finnish conductor, composer and instrumentalist Leif Segerstam has died, at the age of 80. 

Segerstam leaves a legacy of over 370 symphonies, and recordings covering his own music as well as that of his contemporaries and the core repertoire in which he garnered significant praise, including works by Brahms and Sibelius. He appeared as guest conductor with orchestras across the world, including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony, and he also conducted at numerous opera houses. Instantly recognisable for his mane of white hair, Segerstam was known for his vibrant, energetic and temperamental performances. 

Earlier this year, Ondine released Leif Segerstam 80 Years, offering an overview of his life as both composer and conductor.

Leif Segerstam 80 Years

Leif Segerstam 80 Years

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Leif Segerstam

Available Formats: MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV

Leif Segerstam: Symphonies Nos. 81, 162 & 181

Leif Segerstam: Symphonies Nos. 81, 162 & 181

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra (without conductor)

Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 & Segerstam: Symphony No. 289

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 & Segerstam: Symphony No. 289

Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Leif Segerstam

Available Formats: SACD, MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV

Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor - Leif Segerstam: Symphony No. 295

Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor - Leif Segerstam: Symphony No. 295

Jan Söderblom (violin), Roi Ruottinen (cello), Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Leif Segerstam

Available Formats: MP3, FLAC/ALAC/WAV, Hi-Res FLAC/ALAC/WAV

Matthew Ash - Product Manager, Recorded Music

Matthew is a solo and collaborative pianist with a passion for all music involving the piano, including solo works, lieder and song, chamber music and concertos. He also has a love for opera, orchestral and choral music, folk and jazz. He completed MMus studies at Lancaster University, writing his dissertation on recordings as evidence of changing performance practice in the music of Chopin.

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