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Andy (Anders) Sporring
@andysporring.bsky.social
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Composer and arranger specializing in Neoclassical music #sporringmusic #parkinsons
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I'm so grateful to have the spend time with these two!
November 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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It was time to upgrade my look!
October 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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One more, published yesterday! #ship30for30
August 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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From chaos to (some kind of) order. I have just some stuff that doesn't fit in here yet, but I'll get there!
August 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Screenshot of an essay titled 'Day 30 - Summarizing My Compositions So Far And Taking A Break'. The text discusses the author's reflection on their music journey after 30 days, mentioning the end of their marriage and the impact it had on their creative process. The author expresses pride in their diverse body of work, which includes over a hundred compositions and live premieres. They highlight using Distrokid for digital distribution and mention a piece gaining popularity on TikTok. Although planning to continue composing and painting, the author will pause updating their online catalog and acknowledges feeling lost but hopeful for the future, considering writing a book.
August 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Day 29 - Composing A Viola Concerto.' The text discusses the author's dream of composing a Viola Concerto, titled 'In Nomine Concerto For Viola And Large Orchestra,' with its premiere streaming on August 10, 2025. It details the three movements inspired by the Latin phrase 'in nomine patris et filii et spiritus sancti,' which translates to 'In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.' The first movement, 'In Nomine Patri,' describes a rich viola intro leading to a rhapsodic cadenza. The second movement, 'Et Filii,' portrays childlike playfulness transitioning to a prayer-like section, concluding with a sudden pizzicato. The final movement, 'Et Spiritus Sancti,' opens with spiritual sounds and hints at gratitude to Alban Berg. The author emphasizes the work as a prayer and testament to their Christian faith.
August 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Here's the link to the video of the score of the first movement
https://youtu.be/a67YbqTEeDw
A screenshot essay titled 'Day 28 - My Second Symphony For Large Orchestra Cinemagic' discusses the author's experiences with their first full-length symphony, 'The City', which was lost in a hard drive crash. The author introduces their current work-in-progress, 'Cinemagica', aiming for a 25-35 minute runtime. The essay details two movements: 'Movement One - Cinemagica' (4:35), depicting an intense storm with percussion-driven rhythm, and 'Movement Two - Susurration' (5:45), characterized by strings and woodwinds creating a dialogue leading to a brass fanfare. The author notes that the third movement, titled 'あなたは美しいです (Anata wa utsukushīdesu) You are beautiful!', is expected to be 7-10 minutes. The essay emphasizes a relaxed compositional process and includes a link to listen to the first movement on YouTube.
August 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Hejdå Lidingö! Nu flyttar jag till Värmdö igen!
August 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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A screenshot essay titled 'Day 27 - Odds And Ends In A World Of A Composer' containing reflections on a composer's journey since August 2022. The author expresses gratitude for a friend's gift of an old MacBook Air, which reignited their passion for music. They discuss significant milestones, including debuting compositions in the UK, introducing 'Epilogous II' at Lidingö Church, presenting the second movement of a Piano Sonata, and the premiere of 'The Kyrie'. The essay highlights the importance of digital presence with nearly 100 compositions available on streaming services. The author reflects on their transformed life and expresses gratitude for the people who supported their journey.
August 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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A screenshot essay titled 'Day 26 - Elegies, So Much Sadness And Still Lovely.' The content discusses three musical compositions: 'Elegias - Triptych For Viola And Harp,' an early work combining harp and viola, evoking sentimentality; 'Elegie For An Angel,' created after the death of ballerina Michaela DePrince, scored for viola, celesta, and harp; and 'Elegie for Lily The Dog,' a piece for clarinet and piano composed in memory of a friend's dog, accessible to amateur performers. The essay conveys themes of sadness intertwined with beauty in music composition.
August 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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A screenshot essay titled 'Day 25 - Methamorphosis On Fantasias By Henry Purcell' discusses the author's inspiration from Henry Purcell’s Fantasias while at Tiny House, leading to a personal composition. The essay details the moment of discovery as the author finds a score book and decides to arrange Purcell’s work for a string quartet and orchestra, initially struggling with the challenge of making the piece their own. The author reflects on the creative process, outlining the orchestration and arrangement, and ultimately describes a breakthrough that led to the completion of a nearly seven-minute long composition, now available on streaming services.
August 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Day 24 - Composing A Weddingmarch'. The text discusses the author's experience composing a wedding march for his wife's niece Julia's wedding, which he couldn't attend. He reflects on his history of composing over thirty wedding marches and four for church organ. The author shares his intention to blend Swedish folk music elements with his current compositional style. He outlines his composition structure, using a two-reprise format, key changes between G Major and E minor, and ending the march with a D major chord to create tension. He mentions feedback from listeners and notes that he also created a version that ends in a traditional G Major chord. The author clarifies that he wasn't expecting his piece to be used but wanted to offer something special.
August 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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August 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Day 23 - As In Life, A Composer Meets His Challenges' discussing various personal challenges faced by the author. The essay outlines five primary challenges: 1) Parkinson's, which affects comfort and mobility during long computer sessions; 2) Fatigue, stemming from years of chronic sleep deprivation; 3) Life, characterized by navigating various difficulties; 4) Loss, referencing the passing of friends, many of whom were younger; and 5) Love, highlighting the struggle to balance quality time with his wife and his passion for composing. The concluding thought emphasizes that while these challenges may not seem insurmountable, they remain significant issues for the author.
August 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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A screenshot essay titled 'Day 22 - Losing Friends Is Hurtful, But Life Goes On...' discusses the emotional pain of losing friends over time. The author reflects on losing touch with people as relationships change, emphasizing that life circumstances alter friendships even without wrongdoing. They share personal experiences of losing ten close friends over six years due to various reasons, including suicide and illnesses, expressing a profound sense of loss, particularly regarding suicides, which evoke feelings of unfinished life. The author underscores the importance of taking time to grieve both deceased and lost relationships, while also highlighting the necessity of moving forward in life. They express gratitude for life, the joy of witnessing family achievements, and the importance of creative expression and loving relationships.
August 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Day 21 - Composing Concertinos' discussing the author's love for composing in the intimate format of a concertino. The author lists their completed concertinos: Clarinet Concertino - Solictice (2022), Viola Concertino No. I (2023), Violoncello Concertino - 'In To The Silence And Out Of The Darkness' (2023), Piano Concertino No. I (2023-24), Guitar Concertino - ‘The Early Morning Dew’ (2024), and Concertino For Organ, Timpani And Strings (2023-?) with only the first movement finished. They also mention concertinos in progress for Flute, Oboe, Basson, and Horn, and ideas for Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Harp, Harpsichord, Contrabass, Nyckelharpa, and Percussion. The author expresses excitement and inspiration for their work.
August 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Day 20 - The Kyrie And Its Place In My Directory Of Compositions' detailing the author's thoughts on their composition, Kyrie for Mezzo Soprano Solo, featuring a choir, brass, and harp. The essay highlights its importance as the first movement of a planned complete mass, describing the emotional impact of the work and its orchestrations. It narrates the author's creative process, challenges faced in composing, and evolution of the piece, including feedback from various musicians, leading up to its world premiere on October 20, 2024, at Breviks Church, featuring Malena Ernman and conducted by Annika Hudak.
August 7, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Day 19 - I Have Always Loved Composing For String Quartets'. The essay discusses the author's music history, nostalgia of composing their first string quartet in 1984, and the loss of several quartets due to a hard-drive crash in 2008. It covers the emotional impact of this loss and the inability to listen to classical music for years. The author resumes composing in 2022, listing their recent string quartets, including 'Bridgerton' inspired by the TV series, and future compositions planned. There is an emphasis on the importance of setting goals in music composition and the flexibility in achieving them.
August 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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A screenshot of an essay titled "Day 18 - Wintermusic - My continued Series Of Compositions." The body text discusses the origin of the Wintermusic series, beginning with Wintermusic No. I, composed in 1986 during the author's music studies. It recounts its first performance by the St. Lars Chamber Orchestra and provides details on the author's inspiration tied to winter themes. The essay outlines the planned continuation of the series, mentioning completed compositions Wintermusic II through VII, while noting that Wintermusic VIII to X have yet to be started. The writing conveys the author's journey in music composition and reflects on the significance of these works.
August 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Day 17 - Composing An Organ Piece For An Organ Playing Friend' detailing the author's journey in composing 'Epilogous II' for his friend Stefan. The essay recounts the author's meeting with his wife Miriam in 2021 and their church involvement, where he befriended Stefan, prompting him to share his compositions. He reflects on his earlier works feeling inauthentic and decides to create 'Epilogous II' inspired by French composers. The piece features dramatic, colorful chords and a lullaby-like segment. The world premiere took place on October 15, 2023, alongside famous Swedish composers, with Miriam aiding in the performance. The author also mentions creating two additional pieces for a suite titled 'The Epilogous Suite.'
August 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Day 16 - Writing A Piano Sonata For My Wife' by the author about composing a piano sonata for his wife, Miriam, a skilled pianist. The essay describes the structure and emotional essence of the piece across four movements: the Andante first movement in Bb minor with a build-up of intensity; a tender second movement in C minor with affectionate melodies; a lively and jazzy third movement in Gb minor; and a concluding fourth movement in Ab Major, incorporating themes from previous movements, with references to Bach and Bartok. The author expresses love and dedication through this musical composition.
August 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Time to premiere my very first composition coming back to composing music again after close to 15 years. The Solistice, my second clarinet concertino! You can find it on about every streaming platform. #sporringmusic

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August 2, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Day 15 - Maybe There Is A Book For Me To Write About Composing Music?' discusses the author's journey to become a composer, initiated by a performance of J.S. Bach's The Passion Of St. John at age 16. It emphasizes the importance of both creativity and technical knowledge in music composition, highlighting topics like music theory, harmony, and orchestration. The essay addresses challenges faced during the creative process, such as writer's block and imposter syndrome, and suggests that a book on composing music could offer strategies and support to aspiring composers. The author expresses a desire to share insights on composition and orchestration.
August 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Screenshot essay titled 'Day 14 - How I Relax My Brain During Weeks' discussing strategies for mental relaxation. The text outlines the importance of having a structured daily schedule to prevent mental fatigue, particularly in the context of living with Parkinson's disease. It details a typical day starting from waking up early at 4:30 - 5 am, engaging in breakfast and light reading, followed by stretching and focused work sessions with breaks. The author mentions physical activity through Nordic walking or chair exercises, and taking a nap after lunch. Emphasis is placed on the importance of good sleep, achieving 6 - 7.5 hours a night, and regular meal times to support health and the effectiveness of medication. The essay highlights adapting to health challenges while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
August 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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A screenshot essay titled 'Day 13 - Heavenly Mechanics And The Deeper Meaning Of It.' It consists of detailed descriptions of the suite 'Heavenly Mechanics,' which includes five pieces: No I for flute and piano, No II a piano solo written as a wedding gift, No III for string quartet, No IV for wind quintet, and No V for piano solo, wind quintet, and string quartet. The author reflects on the deeper meaning of 'Heavenly Mechanics,' sharing their journey of faith as a Christian and their appreciation for Buddhist teachings. They emphasize the spiritual nature of the composition and encourage listeners to experience all five movements, particularly noting the significance of the final movement as a summary. The essay concludes with a poignant message about discovering one's own 'Heavenly Mechanics' on life's journey.
July 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM