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Franz Berwald 1796-1868
Berwald has been described as ' without doubt the most individual and commanding musical personality Sweden has yet produced'. Born a year before Schubert, his lifetime spanned the careers of, among others, Schumann, Chopin. Bellini and Mendelssohn. Berwald's own music has strong classical roots. but also contains many unpredictable touches, re-Becting an imaginative mind eager to explore new Ideas in harmony and form. Although music was the backbone of his career, his other interests were wide. ranging from work in the orthopaedic field to glass manufacture. Elfenspiel
SWEDISH RADIO ORCHESTRA conducted by SIXTEN EHRLINC Grand Septet in b flat
NASH ENSEMBLE
9.38* Ernste und heltere Grillen (Serious and Joyful Fancies)
SWEDISH RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by STEN BROMAN gramophone records

Contributors

Unknown:
Franz Berwald
Conducted By:
Sixten Ehrlinc
Conducted By:
Sten Broman
Source: Radio Times

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