Per-Gunnar Alldahl's 'Stämma blod' is the first of three Swedish Charms for choir and drums, with texts taken from Bengt af Klintberg's anthology 'Svenska trollformler'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ake Hermanson, a Swedish composer, is known for his limited production, rugged expression, and often uses flutes, especially low ones, as important voices in his music.
Composition History
Pergament's Sonatina for Flute and String Orchestra was originally a two-movement 'Concert Piece' and was expanded to three movements at the request of flautist Gunilla von Bahr.
Composer Biography
Moses Pergament, born in Finland, received his musical education in St. Petersburg and Berlin before settling in Sweden in 1915.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Moses Pergament's music often shows traces of his Jewish cultural background, with melodies and ornamentation recognizable from synagogue music.
Compositional Technique
Ake Hermanson's 'Suoni d'un flauto' uses only seconds, sevenths, ninths, and augmented fourths as intervals, with power and momentum forming the theme rather than traditional motifs or melodies.
Compositional Technique
Hans Holewa's Concertino III, subtitled 'Nonet for Three Trios', is characterized by changing instrumental combinations of duets and trios.
