Introduced by Andrew Kurowski.
The first of two programmes reflecting the centenary of the Nordic Music Days - convened in Stockholm last September.
From Norway: Arne Nordheim Three Lamentations of the Prophet Jeremiah - Stockholm Radio Choir conducted by Gustav Sjokvist
From Sweden: Jan Morthensen Paraphonia - Gotland String Quartet, Richard Pilat (synthesiser) Stockholm Symphonic Wind Orchestra conducted by Perlyng
Jan Sandstrom Two Choral Poems - Stockholm College of Music Choir conducted by Gunilla Jarf
Sven David Sandstrom A Day - the Days (commissioned for the Nordic Music Days' centenary: first performance) - Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen
(all first UK broadcasts)
(Swedish Radio recordings)