Finnish Helsinki-based 18-year-old composer Mark Sulander is studying composition at the Helsinki Conservatory with Markku Klami. He became interested in composing through improvisations, which he later began to notate and at the same time create compositional ensembles. Sulander’s compositions evoke a wide range of moods and have been described as thought-provoking and interesting.
Sulander’s compositions have been praised by many. He specialises in lied, chamber music and solo piano compositions, but he has also composed a symphony and other larger orchestral works. Sulander has received several significant performances of his works. For example, Sulander’s chamber music piece “Three portraits of Finland” has received its premiere at Oulu’s October New Music Festival, the lied composition “Seetri” has been streamed live to Yle Areena in the Helsinki Lied competition and the quintet “Teacups” has been performed by the Zagros Ensemble at the Musica Nova “VarjoNova” concert.
Works
Solo
Reflektio (2023) – A three movement piece for solo piano
Olipa Kerran (2023) – A four movement piece for solo piano
Lied
Metsä (2023) – A three movement lied for voice and piano
Seetri (2024) – A one movement lied for voice and piano
Chamber
Kolme muotokuvaa Suomesta (2024) – A three movement piece for flute, cello and piano
Orchestra
Puu (2024) – A four movement symphony for classical symphony orchestra