Ylva Q Arkvik

Ylva Q. Arkvik is a distinguished Swedish composer known for her versatile and innovative approach to contemporary classical music. Born in Stockholm in 1961, Arkvik's journey to composition was marked by a rich musical background and diverse experiences. She has worked as a ballet accompanist, studied musicology at Uppsala University, and earned her diploma in composition from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm in 2000. Arkvik's compositions span a wide range of genres, including chamber music, orchestral works, opera, theater music, and electroacoustic pieces. Her music is characterized by a deep harmonic language, as explored in her doctoral work "Harmonic Horizons." Arkvik's collaborative spirit shines through her interdisciplinary projects, where she partners with artists from various fields such as sculpture, dance, and poetry. Her works have been performed by renowned ensembles and orchestras, including the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Arkvik's music invites audiences to experience the synthesis of different artistic expressions, making each performance a unique and engaging journey.