When I first read about Swedish composer Edvin Kallstenius and his claim that “musical religion is called harmonics – everything else is secondary,” I thought he might be another Charles Ives. When I heard his music, though, I revised that opinion. If I had to characterise Kallstenius’ music in terms of another composer, I’d choose […]
Helsingborg Sympohony
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Andrew Manze Leads Larsson Revival
Swedish composer Lars-Erik Larsson is not well-known outside of his native country, but this new series from CPO may change that. Larsson is part of the generation immediately following Sibelius, and follows him stylistically as well. Larsson’s works are decidedly neo-romantic, with rich harmonies and expansive melodies. His Symphony No. 1, written in 1927, is […]