Danish-Swedish conductor and composer Martin Akerwall studied percussion, piano, composition at the Royal Danish Academy. As a composer he enjoyed the support of Boulez, Shchedrin and Gorecki . Akerwall has composed several stage-works on commission for the Royal Danish Theater, Scandinavian ensembles and soloists. His music has been performed at festivals, concerts and broadcasts in Scandinavia, USA, England, France and Singapore. In recent years, Akerwall has been renowned as a sought-after teacher for conductors all over the world. He has given masterclasses in USA, Finland, Latvia, Bulgaria and Denmark. info at: https://www.akerwall.com/