Lars-Erik Larsson, the composer, was born in Åkarp, Sweden, and his father was an enthusiastic amateur musician who played Beethoven's 'Appassionata' Sonata.
Composer Biography
Larsson studied composition with Ernst Ellberg and conducting with Olallo Morales at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, enrolling in 1925.
Performer Biography
The Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1912, is one of Sweden's oldest orchestras and has developed a distinctive sound under Andrew Manze's leadership.
Performer Biography
Andrew Manze, the conductor, became Principal Conductor of the NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra in Hannover in September 2014.
Historical Context
Due to political developments leading to World War II, Larsson's international career was cut short, making him exceptionally popular in Sweden but perceived as a moderate folklorist abroad.
Composer Biography
From 1937 to 1943, Larsson was engaged by Swedish Radio as a conductor, composer, and producer, leading the Radio Chamber Orchestra until 1953.
Composition History
Larsson's international breakthrough came at the ISCM Festival in Florence in 1934 with his Sinfonietta for strings, op. 10, performed under Hermann Scherchen.
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