Markus Wargh was born 1969 in Jakobstad, Finland. He studied organ
playing and improvisation at the Sibelius Academy and received his
diploma with the highest honors possible in 1991. During 1992-1995
he continued his studies at the Piteå College of Music. He was
awarded the degree of Concert Organist in 1995. Markus Wargh's superb
talents at improvising have drawn great acclaim. Creating music on
the impulse of the moment has always been an important part of Wargh's
artistry. He often improvises together with other instrumentalists
and singers. The combination of different instruments has paved the
way for a new, very creative and interesting music.
As an interpreter of classical music he often performs organ works
by Bach, for example, in addition to the great romantic virtuoso
organ works. Wargh has performed widely both in his native Finland
and in other Nordic countries. He has also taken part in many organ
festivals and has made several radio and TV recordings. In the Lahti
Organ Festival of 1992 he was chosen the Young Organist of the year.
During 1995-2001 he taught organ playing and improvisation at the
Piteå College of Music. At present he is working as Concert
Organist and Cathedral Organist in the Cathedral of Luleå.
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