PETERSON-BERGER, W.: Songs for Mixed Choir a cappella (Complete) (Swedish Choral Society, Vol. 2) (Westberg)

Peterson-Berger’s lyrical drawing-room pieces for the piano are known to many Swedes and often evoke a summery, romantic nationalism. Singers will have come into contact with him as a composer of some delightful songs, several of them very well known, not least because they were favourite repertoire for Jussi Björling. A number of his numerous choral settings have become standard repertoire for Swedish choirs. The current album hopes to show that his work list contains many other hitherto unrecognized jewels.

Tracklist

Disc 1
Hertz, Henrik - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Kjerulf, Halfdan
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
1Tonernes flugt (The Tone's Flight) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)00:57
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Welhaven, Johann Sebastian - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Kjerulf, Halfdan
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
2Lokkende toner (Calling tones) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)03:56
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Kjerulf, Halfdan
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Munch, Andreas - Lyricist
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
3Brudefaerd en i Hardanger (Wedding procession in Hardanger) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)03:16
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Svedbom, Vilhelm
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Gellerstedt, Albert Theodor - Lyricist
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
4Till skogsstjarnan (To the chickweed) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)01:02
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Heiberg, Johan Ludvig - Lyricist
Kjerulf, Halfdan
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
5Sang pa vandet (Song of Water) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)02:05
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
6Varsang II (Spring Song II)00:56
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Snoilsky, Carl - Lyricist
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
7Guldfagel (Golden Bird)01:21
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Söderman, August
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
8Virgo gloriosa (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)03:21
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Lermontov, Mikhail - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
9Juninatt (A June night)02:20
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
10Varsang I (Spring Song I)01:49
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Bratt, Gillis Waldemar - Lyricist
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
11Fjallvandrarsang (Mountain Wanderers' Song)01:05
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Stagnelius, Erik Johan - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
12Nacken (The water-sprite)03:22
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Winther, Christian - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
13Kan det troste (May it console)01:48
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Gellerstedt, Albert Theodor - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
14Skogssang (Song in the Wood)02:53
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
15Ungdomsdrom (Youthful Dream)04:10
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
16Sommarminne (Memories of Summer)01:42
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Atterbom, Per Daniel Amadeus - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
17Sommaren kommer (Summer is coming)01:45
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Moe, Joergen Engebretsen - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
18Aften vid fjorden (Evening by the fjord)03:41
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Welhaven, Johann Sebastian - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
19Lokkende toner (Tempting tones)01:22
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Recke, Jacob Ernst van der - Lyricist
Petersen, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
20Min hu (Whow!)02:30
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
21Prinsessen (The princes)02:38
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
22Herr Olav (Lord Olav) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)02:21
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
23Trollruna (Magic formula) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)01:45
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
24Brollopsskruden (Wedding finery) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)01:35
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
25Les compagnons de la Marjolaine (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)01:20
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
26Maman, a la peche des moules (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)01:00
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
27Le celebre menuet d-Exaudet (after A. Exaudet)01:54
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Bellman, Carl Michael - Lyricist
Bellman, Carl Michael
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
28Fjariln vingad (Butterfly in flight) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)01:18
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Disc 2
Winther, Christian - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Grieg, Edvard
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
1Fire Romancer, Op. 10: No. 2. Skovsang (Woodland Song) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)00:41
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Riis, Claus Pavels - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
2Anne Knutsdatter02:22
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Hebbe, Vendela - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
3Visa i folkton (Ballad in folk idiom)03:20
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Topelius, Zacharias - Lyricist
Söderman, August
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
4Sjung, sjung! (Sing, sing!) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)00:58
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Myrberg, August Melcher
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
5Sag, o minns du i tysta kvallen (Do you remember the quiet eve?) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)00:48
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Qvanten, Emil von - Lyricist
Pacius, Fredrik
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
6Suomis Sang (Finland's Song)01:59
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
7Fansang (Banner Song)01:23
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Risberg, Bernhard - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
8Sverige, du skona land! (Sweden, O lovely country)00:38
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Lyricist
Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne - Lyricist
Kjerulf, Halfdan
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
98 Norwegian Songs, Op. 6: No. 4. Ingrids vise (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)02:02
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Lyricist
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
10Varsang III (Spring Song III)00:54
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Lange-Müller, Peter Erasmus - Lyricist
Lange-Müller, Peter Erasmus
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
11Kornmodsglansen ved midnatstid (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)01:22
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
12Solskinsvise (Sunshine song)02:23
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Rolfsen, Nordahl - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
13Solefallssang (Sunset Song)02:38
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Moe, Joergen Engebretsen - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
14Saeterjentens sondag (after O. Bull)05:10
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Elmblad, Sigrid - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
15Stamning (Mood)02:16
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Welhaven, Johann Sebastian - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
16Hvile i skogen (At Rest in the Forest)02:17
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Kjerulf, Halfdan
Welhaven, Johann Sebastian - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
17Jaegeres sang paa fjeldet (Hunter's Song on the Mountain) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)01:24
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm - Arranger
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
18Det star ett ljus i Osterland (There is a light in the East) (arr. W. Peterson-Berger)01:58
Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble (Ensemble)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne - Lyricist
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
19Arnes sang (Arne's song)02:40
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
20Moderns sang (Mother's song)01:20
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
21Venevil (Venevil)01:00
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
22Ingerid Sletten (Ingerid Sletten)01:10
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
23Tradet (The Tree)02:00
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
Jacobsen, Jens Peter - Lyricist
Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne - Lyricist
Welhaven, I.S.C. - Lyricist
Nyblom, Helena - Lyricist
Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
24No. 1. Stemning (Mood)02:44
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
25No. 2. I Fyrreskoven (In the pine forest)01:03
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
26No. 3. Ved Havet (By the sea)04:45
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
27No. 4. Pa Fjeldesti (On the mountain side)01:42
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
28No. 5. Vesleblomme (Wild flower)02:49
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
29No. 6. Killebukken (Goat kid)01:45
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
30No. 7. Lokkeleg (Herding song)03:35
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)
31No. 8. Dans, ropte Felen (Dance, the fiddle cried)01:07
Pitea School of Music Chamber Choir (Choir)
Westberg, Erik (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 02:01:25