The world’s most prolific symphonist – 352, as of last month – has cause to swell with pride.
His daughter Iirisilona Segerstam, has won the singing prize at the Savonlinna Opera Festival.
It’s worth 15,000 Euros.
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Congratulations to Ms. Segerstam. Small wonder that she was so honored, given the healthy set of pipes she likely inherited from her dad, as seen/heard in this beloved clip:
https://youtu.be/gwIWFS_24MY
It’s gone all quiet around her dad.
Does he still conduct?
His last performance in Finland (few months ago) was cancelled due to health reasons. I hope he is fine …
She has no beard — I want my money back.
He once had no beard.
https://artmusiclounge.wordpress.com/2016/07/08/remembering-leif-segerstam-in-the-1970s/
Gustavo: An even younger Segerstam, 16 years old
https://slippedisc.com/2016/01/which-maestro-is-this-as-a-young-man/
352 symphonies!! What, they’re counting NOTES now??!!!
I know nothing of his daughter, but Leif is great.
Wouldn’t Hovhannes be considered more prolific?