Theo Thorsson

Selected works

A concise overview of my work as a composer, conductor, pianist, and music educator.

These selected examples show the artistic and practical background behind my independent activity: teaching, composition, conducting, musical preparation, and project-based artistic services.

Fields of work

  1. ComposingConcert, ceremonial, and project-based composition with attention to forces, timing, and musical structure.
  2. ConductingEnsemble and choral projects, rehearsal direction, and preparation for performances and recordings.
  3. Institutional rolesStage management, library, and assistant conducting experience at major Vienna institutions.
  4. Writing & theoryEducational and analytical writing on harmony, form, rehearsal logic, and musicianship.
  5. Piano & practiceTechnique frameworks, repertoire preparation, and practice systems including Body & Keyboard.
  6. Educational frameworksStructured materials and teaching systems for adult learners and working musicians.

Featured work

A closer look at recent composition and conducting work.

Poster for the short film Despiértame, original music by Theo Thorsson

Composition · Film score

Despiértame — Awaken

Short film · Mexico

Theo Thorsson composed the original music and soundtrack for Despiértame, a Mexican short film written and directed by Daniela Carrera Mersan.

RoleOriginal music and soundtrack

Direction & screenplay
Daniela Carrera Mersan
Cast
Micaela Gramajo (Lucía), Regina Carrera (Emma)
Cinematography
Rosa Hadit
Editing
Luis Aldana
Producers
Daniela Carrera Mersan, Aldo Navarro Valdez, Maru Arias, Minerva R. Bolaños
Music
Theo Thorsson
Support
Ojalá Producciones, Belicosa Films & Distribution, Secretaría de Cultura, IMCINE, FOCINE

Conducting · Video

Così fan tutte — Overture

W. A. Mozart · Budapest

Theo Thorsson conducts the Budapest Scoring Orchestra in the overture to Mozart’s Così fan tutte, recorded at the Hungarian Radio Building in Budapest.

RoleConductor

Work
“Così fan tutte”, ossia “La scuola degli amanti”, KV. 588 — Overture
Composer
W. A. Mozart
Orchestra
Budapest Scoring Orchestra
Conductor
Theo Thorsson
Venue
Hungarian Radio Building, Budapest
Date
28 February 2019