Instrumentation: v, pf
Maria Löfberg (b. 1968, Stenungsund) is a Swedish composer, organist, and church musician based in Gothenburg. Her musical journey began with recorder and electric organ lessons, eventually leading to studies in organ, voice, and composition. After completing cantor training at Geijerskolan in Ransäter, she worked in Värmland before pursuing further studies at the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg, where she completed both the music teacher and church musician programs.
Löfberg has served as an organist in Gothenburg for many years, while maintaining a lifelong dedication to composition. Her output centers on sacred music, particularly for choir and solo voice, though she has also written chamber and organ music. In 1999, a work scholarship allowed her to focus full-time on composing, marking a pivotal moment in her creative career. With a deep love for vocal music, much of her work reflects a lyrical, expressive character rooted in her background in church music and liturgical tradition.