Magnus Mårtensson: podcast appearances and interviews

Magnus Sven Mårtensson, born on August 30, 1966, in Malmö, Sweden, is a comedian, pianist, and conductor with dual Swedish and American nationality. He has performed at notable venues such as the United Nations, Carolines on Broadway, and Carnegie Hall. Additionally, he has appeared on television in both the United States and Sweden, and has toured extensively across North America and Scandinavia. Mårtensson studied at the Malmö Academy of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music, reflecting his strong musical background. He has held positions as a visiting professor at the University at Buffalo and served as music director of the Scandinavian Chamber Orchestra of New York and the Slee Sinfonietta. His conducting work includes premiere recordings of compositions by David Felder, Roger Reynolds, and Jeffrey Stadelman. As a composer, Mårtensson has created an opera titled Before the Law, along with Kvasir for Strings, songs, and chamber music. He is also an author of the book Thoughts, Verse and Further Nonsense. His short comedy films The Dog and The Maestro have been screened at Scandinavia House in New York. Currently affiliated with Loftysoft, he continues to pursue his diverse interests in music and comedy.