Pettersson viewed the symphony as a 'long struggle' that must ultimately achieve consonance and harmony, as he stated in a comment about his Second Symphony.
Composer Biography
Allan Pettersson, one of Sweden's greatest symphonists, began his musical career as a viola player in the Stockholm Concert Society's orchestra.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Allan Pettersson's symphonies often feature clear contrasts, shifting between intense and calm, or complex and simple passages, creating a dramatic effect.
Recording & Production
This album is part of an award-winning series of Allan Pettersson's symphonies recorded by Christian Lindberg and the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra.
Composer Biography
Allan Pettersson studied composition in Paris with notable figures like Arthur Honegger, Olivier Messiaen, Darius Milhaud, and René Leibowitz, a leading advocate of twelve-tone music.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg's conducting career was launched after a stunning review in The Guardian of his performance with the Royal Northern Sinfonia in 2000.
