Larsson's Pastoral Suite (1938) and Förklädd Gud (God in Disguise, 1940) achieved unparalleled and lasting popularity in Sweden.
Compositional Technique
Larsson experimented with twelve-tone composition, completing one of the earliest consistently dodecaphonic works in Sweden, Ten Two-Voice Piano Pieces, Op. 8, in 1932.
Composition History
Larsson withdrew his First, Second, and Third Symphonies after their premieres due to mixed reactions and self-criticism, only lifting the ban later in life.
Performer Biography
Andrew Manze, the conductor on this album, is widely celebrated as one of the most stimulating and inspirational conductors of his generation, known for his extensive knowledge and communication skills.
Composer Biography
Larsson's international career was cut short by political developments leading to World War II, after which he became immensely popular in Sweden but was seen as a moderate folklorist abroad.
Composer Biography
Lars-Erik Larsson, born in 1908, was considered the most successful composer of the second generation of classical modernism in Sweden.
Recording & Production
This album features only the second commercial recording of Larsson's Third Symphony, which was first recorded for BIS in 1978.
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