Eklund's "Music for Orchestra" was commissioned in 1959 by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra as part of a project to annually commission, perform, record, and publish works by Swedish composers.
Composer Biography
Hans Eklund was a prolific composer, writing 13 symphonies, 6 chamber concertos, 4 string quartets, a Requiem, a radio opera, and numerous other orchestral, chamber, and piano works.
Composer Biography
Hans Eklund (1927-1999) was a Swedish composer who studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and later taught there.
Performer Biography
The Norrköping Symphony Orchestra (SON) was founded in 1912 and is considered one of Scandinavia's most exciting orchestras, known for its international tours and extensive recordings.
Critical Reception
Eklund's "Music for Orchestra" became his breakthrough work, was frequently performed internationally, and received the Christ Johnson Award.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Eklund, who sometimes called himself an anachronistic composer, was deeply influenced by Paul Hindemith and possibly Alban Berg, and shared a deep sense of despair with fellow composer Allan Pettersson.
Performer Biography
The Norrköping Symphony Orchestra has been a 'hothouse for conductors,' with many young conductors, including Herbert Blomstedt and Franz Welser-Möst, beginning their international careers there.
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