At 16, Erling Blöndal Bengtsson won a place at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he studied with Gregor Piatigorsky, a legendary cellist.
Recording & Production
This album features recordings of Erling Blöndal Bengtsson's performances for Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Südwestrundfunk, and the BBC, including pieces he never commercially recorded.
Performer Biography
Erling Blöndal Bengtsson, a pre-eminent Danish cellist, was born in Copenhagen to a violinist father and pianist mother of Icelandic descent.
Composition History
The Herman D. Koppel Sonata was written at Erling Blöndal Bengtsson's request, and he considered it among the major works in Danish chamber music repertoire.
Cultural Impact
An imposing bronze statue of Erling Blöndal Bengtsson stands at the entrance to the HARPA concert hall in Reykjavik, marking the esteem in which he is held in Scandinavia.
Performer Biography
Erling Blöndal Bengtsson was admired for his stylish playing, distinctive timbre, subtle colors, inflections, impeccable intonation, infallible memory, and technical facility.
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