Christofer Elgh b. in Åmål, Sweden the 2nd of July in 1969.
As a composer Christofer often gets inspired by historical, contextual and aesthetical aspects.
Drama and the rhetorical and rhythmical aspects of the spoken word have a great influence on his music.
His compositons reflects an interest in music from opposing musical genres and epochs
and is often exploring basic musical elements, the context of music, lyrics and other artistic expressions.
Christofer has studied composition, music theory with Sven-David Sandström, Bent Sörensen, Hans Gefors, Kent Olofsson, Xavier Alvarez, Pär Lindgren, Lars Ekström, Lars-erik Rosell and Lennart Hall.
He has attended masterclasses with Magnus Lindberg, Salvatore Sciarrino, Bent Sörensen, Anders Hillborg and Jonathan Harvey.
Christofer has composed two chamber operas, orchestral works, chamber music and electroacoustic music.
Christofer has had several commissions and his music has been broadcasted and performed by soloists, ensembles and orchestras in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Belgium, Japan and Brazil.
