About Daniel Nelson
Born 1965. Daniel Nelson is a Swedish and American composer.
Daniel Nelson (born Bethesda, Maryland, 1 May 1965) is a composer living in Sweden.
He grew up in Sweden from 1970 to 1985. Then from 1985 at the Peabody Conservatory he took composition studies under Jean Eichelberger-Ivey, followed by MA studies at the University of Chicago with Ralph Shapey.
He works as a composer in Sweden. His oeuvre consists mainly of orchestral and instrumental works, but includes one opera Stolthet & fördom (2011). Of his concertante works, his Metallëphônic (2002) for tuba and orchestra has been performed over 40 times around the world.
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Who is Daniel Nelson?
Swedish composer and musician
When was Daniel Nelson born?
Daniel Nelson was born on 1 May 1965 in Bethesda.
What is Daniel Nelson's occupation?
Daniel Nelson is a composer.
What nationality is Daniel Nelson?
Daniel Nelson is Swedish and American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Daniel Nelson (Swedish composer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Daniel Nelson. https://biography.guide/daniel-nelson/
MLA: "Daniel Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/daniel-nelson/.
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