ATTERBERG, KURT BIOGRAPHY

(1887 - 1974)

The Swedish composer Kurt Atterberg was employed in the Stockholm patent office. He took a leading part, however, in Swedish musical life as conductor, critic, administrator and composer. He wrote interesting orchestral music, including nine symphonies, and attractive chamber music, all in approachable style.


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ATTERBERG: Cello Concerto / BRAHMS: String Sextet No. 2 (arr. for string orchestra)

BIS-CD-1504

Concertos

BJORLING, Jussi: Bjorling Collection, Vol. 1: Opera and Operetta Recordings (1930-1938)

8.110722

Opera

SVERIGEBOXEN - Filharmoni och folkton

8.503185

Orchestral

ATTERBERG: Piano Quintet / Suite No. 1 / Horn Sonata

8.223405

Chamber Music

ATTERBERG: Symphony No. 6 / A Varmland Rhapsody / Ballad without words, Op. 56

BIS-CD-553

Orchestral

ATTERBERG: Violin Sonata / Trio Concertante

8.223404

Chamber Music, Instrumental

JACOB / ATTERBERG: Horn Concertos

BIS-CD-376

Concertos

SWEDISH ORCHESTRAL FAVOURITES, VOL. 2

8.553715

Orchestral

SWEDISH PASTORALE (A)

BIS-CD-165

Orchestral

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