Håkan Parkman (1955–1988) was a Swedish composer, arranger, and choral director. From 1980 to 1988 he led the Uppsala vokalensemble. He died in a drowning accident off the coast of

Gotland Gotland (; ; ''Gutland'' in Gutnish), also historically spelled Gottland or Gothland (), is Sweden's largest island. It is also a Provinces of Sweden, province/Counties of Sweden, county (Swedish län), Municipalities of Sweden, municipality, a ...

and is buried in the

Uppsala old cemetery Uppsala Old Cemetery () is a cemetery in Uppsala, Sweden. In July 2024, about 20 grave sites at Uppsala Old Cemetery were vandalized (overturned gravestones, broken grave lanterns and destroyed flower arrangements). Notable burials * Greta A ...

. He was the brother of Stefan Parkman.The Swedish choral miracle: Swedish a cappella music since 1945 Richard Sparks - 2000 "Also in 1989, Werle wrote a short setting in English of Shakespeare's well-known text, "Orpheus with his Lute," in memory of Hakan Parkman.'"

Works, editions and recordings

* '' Titania'' * '' Till Österland (Arr. for Choir and Soprano)'' *''Kyrie'' *''Espresso'' *''C-Dur'' *''November med skiftningar av ädelt pälsverk'' *''Från Berget''

Three Shakespeare songs

*'' I. Sonnet 76: Why is my Verse so Barren of New Pride'' *'' II. Madrigal: Take, O Take Those Lips Away'' *'' III. Sonnet 147: My Love is a Fever''

References

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