Stream tracks and playlists from patrik pettersson on your desktop or mobile device. The earlier symphonies of the 1950s embody a gradual realization of petterssons own unique symphonic style, containing largescale development, repetition, and reiteration. Allan pettersson, leif segerstam, norrkopping symphony. There must be a million discs devoted to music by miscellaneous women composers, and i honestly couldnt care less. Nevertheless, twenty years after his death, his work is rarely played and remain unknown outside northern europe and the usa. Allan pettersson composer 19111980 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical. Allan pettersson french manuscript translation subsequently, he pettersson expresses the desire that his latest work, concerto for viola and orchestra, be by all means, conducted by comissiona, on its world premiere with the berlin radio symphony orchestra. Petterssons music has actually benefitted from quite a large number of distinguished recordings, including previous recorded versions of these two works. Pettersson symphony 9 bis bissacd2038 rb classical. Allan pettersson, swedish composer known as the creator of barfotasanger barefoot songs, a collection of 24 songs for voice and piano set to his own lyrics. In any event, i liked the piece so did a lot of others. They are monumental, rather dark, and suggest the sound of a mahler who had lived to hear atonality more than an avatar of the scandinavian tradition. Allan pettersson, christian lindberg, norrkoping symphony orchestra symphony no. T he 24 barefoot songsbarfotasanger for voice and piano were composed in 194345 and must be regarded as a pivotal work in allan petterssons life and work.
Allan pettersson composer 19111980 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. The playng by the norrkoping is tense as it should be and the conducting squeezes out after last. With articles about pettersson s symphonies in english and german. Scherzo1874 q q q q q q fp q corni q q listesso tempo trio fp 42 bar iii140 q q. Gustaf allan pettersson was a swedish composer and violist. By joining our community you will have access to post topics, upload content and access many other features. Bringing allan pettersson to the world the background story to the quest of preserving and promoting allan petterssons orchestral music. Ever since i began my work as a producer with cpo, ive wanted to release allan pettersson s cantata vox humana from 1974 as part of our edition of his works. Yet, more than any composer of our time, he has been able to provide a musical testament of a spiritual longing faced with the existential void that we see in. People interested in, obsessed with, or generally blown away by the music of swedish composer, allan. The symphony closes with the orchestra slowly dipping back into the dark pool from which it had emerged some fifty minutes earlier. The symphonies of swedish composer allan pettersson cannot easily be classed as conservative or progressive, and it is no surprise that they have been gaining new performances outside sweden. Allan pettersson 19111980 is one of the main influences in the music of leif segerstam, so it makes perfect sense for segerstam to conduct petterrsons symphonies.
He also wrote 16 symphonies, choral and chamber music, and a number of orchestral pieces. Allan petterssons ninth symphony lasts 70 brutal, continuous minutes. There is one movement, though it divides into a number of smaller sections that follow each other with at most nominal pause but usually none. Allan petterssons sixth runs the gamut from sad, tr. The symphony is his last composition preceding a ninemonth stay in hospital starting september 1970. Allan pettersson is within the scope of the composers wikiproject, a group of editors writing and developing biographical articles about composers of all eras and styles. T he 24 barefoot songsbarfotasanger for voice and piano were composed in 194345 and must be regarded as a pivotal work in allan pettersson s life and work. Allan pettersson composer lyricist, composer eskil hemberg swedish composer, conductor, producer, opera director arranger margareta dahlstrom, stockholm university chorus, eskil hemberg. Born sep 19th, 1911 in vastra rya, sweden, he was victim to an abusive, alcoholic father who as an atheist clashed with his deeply religious mother. Allan pettersson biography, albums, streaming links. Today he is considered one of the most important swedish composers of the 20th century. Yet, more than any composer of our time, he has been able to provide a musical testament of a spiritual. It begins in the middle, the sounds suggesting that you have been there listening all along. With articles about petterssons symphonies in english and german.
Allan pettersson is considered in anglosaxon countries has the greatest swedish composer, and is one of the few great composers of symphonies of the xxth century, with gustav mahler or dimitri shostakovich. Allan had to sell christmas cards on the street to get money for a violin. Allan pettersson, w a mozart, knut sonstevold, swedish radio symphony orchestra, sergiu comissiona. Gustaf allan pettersson 19 september 1911 20 june 1980 was a swedish composer and violist. In a way, you have, since the symphony is allan pettersson s eighth 1969, and it is only one section of a very long song. His music, which can be jagged and motivically condensed yet can also conjure up long, sweeping melodic arches, has no forerunners. This page is dedicated to the work and recordings of the allan pettersson symphonies by norrkopings. In terms of genre, allan pettersson was uniquely singleminded. Pettersson was able, in his early symphonies, to maintain at once a sense of thematic drive as well as a dark presentiment of atonal forces. Gustaf allan pettersson 19111980 is known especially for creating massive, complex, challenging single movement symphonic structures that highlight despair and gut wrenching pain. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features.
No one puts together compilations as well as cedille, really. Gustaf allan pettersson was a symphonist of the twentieth century, specializing in giant, singlemovement structures chronicling pain and despair. The project discussion page is the place to talk about technical and editorial issues and exchange i. I recently saw a documentary that aired on swedish television in 1974, titledaptly, i think, given the note of defiancewho the hell is allan pettersson. For the third time, son receives a grammis nomination for a recording of allan petterssons music this. Swedish radio choir, eric ericson chamber choir, swedish radio symphony orchestra, manfred honeck 1 showing official release groups by this artist. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Allan pettersson 191180 was one of swedens greatest composers of symphonies. A characteristic trait in allan petterssons music is the use of strong contrasts shifts between an enormous intensity and calm relaxation, between complex and. Recorded stockholms konserthus, oct 1718, 1984 side a, and feb 27march 2, 1985 side b. Throughout the 50minute interview, pettersson sits with his eyes closed behind dark glasses, clearly uncomfortable in front of the camera, as he recounts his struggle to become a composer. Allan pettersson, w a mozart, knut sonstevold, swedish radio symphony orchestra, sergiu comissiona symphony no. The entire work is based on a simple chromatic scale, and u. I hope it will raise public interest in the symphonist allan pettersson and his great music.
A characteristic trait in allan pettersson s music is the use of strong contrasts shifts between an enormous intensity and calm relaxation, between complex and violently dissonant passages and peaceful, simple melodies and harmonies. Private unofficial fanpage dedicated to the music of swedish composer allan pettersson 19111980. In the end, pettersson seems to be proclaiming his own hardfought victory over adversity. The texts are by the composer himself, and in the words as in the music he. He answered the question himself with his music, in particular in the barefoot songs, and also in interviews.
Pettersson symphony 9 bis bissacd2038 rb classical music. All being well, five years from now we will have two commercially recorded sets of the symphonies of swedish composer allan pettersson pronounced something like paytershon. Allan pettersson enthusiasts public group facebook. The allan pettersson project the quest of preserving and promoting allan petterssons symphonies. Allan pettersson occupies a lonely place in 20 thcentury music seemingly alienated from any school, professing an empathy with criminals and outcasts, and using the tools of an earlier generation. Liner notes by lars hedblad on pettersson and birgitta huldt on eklund, in swedish and english. Now weve finally found the ensembles we wanted and can release this magnificent work on cpo. Jan 18, 2008 allan pettersson welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. The symphony closes with the orchestra slowly dipping back into the dark pool from which it had emerged some. Allan pettersson, christian lindberg, norrkoping symphony. By the norrkoping symphony orchestra, conductor christian lindberg and record company bis. Project w is t for terrific march 8, 2020 by david hurwitz. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
We are very proud that we in this way can substantiate the swedish composer allan petterssons music and spread his work around the world, says karin veres, ceo and artistic director of the norrkoping symphony orchestra. Pettersson, im sure, would not have been comfortable with that word. Although the composer allan pettersson 19111980 only became known to a wider audience late in life, nowadays he is regarded as one of the most important symphonists of the late 20th century. However, we could not find the right swedish soloists and a swedish choir for the job. His symphonies developed a devoted international following, starting in the final decade of his life. The former star of the affair and fringe talks from home about his new series, little fires everywhere.
Tonality ultimately wins out, but not without having to put up one helluva fight. Welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. Gustav allan pettersson composer buy recordings presto. The present study examines the structure of the symphony from a voiceleading. In a way, you have, since the symphony is allan petterssons eighth 1969, and it is only one section of a very long song. Allan pettersson biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. For further information about allan pettersson, please visit the wikipedia page. A pettersson doubleheader with christian lindberg and the. Towards the end of his life he received great critical success, and during the 1970s he was described in the press as the leading symphonist of our country, a world figure, as well as one of scandinavias greatest symphonists.
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