Kurt Atterberg - Double Concerto, Op. 57 (1960)

Kurt Magnus Atterberg (12 December 1887 - 15 February 1974) was a Swedish composer and engineer. He is best known for his symphonies, operas, and ballets.
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Double Concerto for violin, cello and orchestra, Op. 57 (1960)
1. Moderato (0:00)
2. Tranquillo cantando (6:13)
3. Tempo Primo (12:19)
Amus Kerstin Andersson, violin & Max Levin, cello
Örebro Chamber Orchestra conducted by Thord Svedlund
Details by Ralph Graves:
The Swedish composer once characterized the 1960 double concerto as the last piece of his music worth performing. Perhaps - only two other works were written later.
The concerto is an interesting blend of old and new. Atterberg was ever the champion of Post-Romanticism. The concerto’s structure and harmonies harken back to the practices of the early 1900s.
But the piece doesn’t sound outdated. Atterberg is a skillful melodist. both violin and cello have beautiful passages that engage the listener. The music reminds a little of Dag Wiren and Vaughn Holmboe, two other Scandinavian composers unaffected by fashionable trends.

[@TheodoreServin]

2 Atterberg posts in one day?! Awesome!!

[@eldrake35]

I found similarities with his sixth symphony, second movement, in the first movement (4:55 and 15:50 for example) of this marvelous piece. Atterberg is great, I won't never tell it enough. Thanks for uploading.

[@lelandthorne314]

Lyrical 3/4 theme in E minor

[@paulescudero9973]

Kurt Atterberg's piano concerto is my favorite of all piano concerto's. It truly is a remarkable composition. I hope one day my favorite pianist Yuja Wang would perform it.

[@klangschatten5610]

Incredible double concerto.

[@lelandthorne314]

I hope that the 5th Symphony will appear on this channel soon...

[@MrInterestingthings]

Wow ! I like this . Interesting form and the material succeeds in every way !

[@JarrettsAnnouncements]

I enjoy Atterberg a lot more when I don't take it so seriously and see the musical stakes aren't so high as I used to think they were. Thanks for uploading this, it's helping me see the lighter side of his works.

[@Eorzat]

Also helps when you know the music culture of the 1960s. Helps to put his music in context.

[@Aaron-rh7sz]

Interesting. The harmonies remind me of Percy Grainger.

[@towardthesea_]

Atterberg and Grainger were almost exact contemporaries! Only a few years apart in age.

[@nathanfrancisco6974]

So good!!! Where did you find the music?

[@wadyslawmyslinski2707]

Could you please share this score? I would be very thankfull.

[@TheodoreServin]

I have it here: www.dropbox.com/s/hyceqo6w2rkalb3/Double%20Concerto%20for%20violin%20cello%20and%20orchestra.pdf?dl=0

[@wadyslawmyslinski2707]

@@TheodoreServin You are a god, seriously :D Thanks a milion!

[@sananton2821]

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