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Composer	Stenhammar, Wilhelm (1871-1927)
Period	Romantic
Work type	Orchestral

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Prom 9: BBC NOW and Thomas Søndergård play Stenhammar, Szymanowski and Strauss

Rohan Shotton, 18 Jul

Thomas Søndergård made his BBC Proms debut at the end of a successful first season at the helm of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, bringing a hefty programme of Stenhammar, Szymanowski and Strauss to the Royal Albert Hall.It was a fascinating programme, with a first half of relatively underperformed works prefacing Strauss’ popular Alpine Symphony.

***11

Nordisches Trio

Katharina Hogrefe, 04 Feb

Unter der Leitung von Johannes Gustavsson spielten die Göteborger Symphoniker einen Abend ganz im Zeichen skandinavischer Komponisten.

***11

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Stockholm150 Years of Stenhammar - Serenade

On demand from Konserthuset Stockholm: Stora Salen, No time limit

Stenhammar

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra; Andrew Manze; Johan Dalene; Peter Friis Johansson

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