Blomstedt interprets Lidholm

Ingvar Lidholm, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2021, was one of the foremost Swedish composers of all time and a renowned member of Måndagsgruppen, the radical group of Swedish composers. The legendary conductor Herbert Blomstedt returns to Berwaldhallen to join the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a magnificent tribute concert in celebration of Ingvar Lidholm, with featured works including the composer’s Toccata e canto from 1944, Ritornell from 1955 and Poesis from 1963.

Season 2021/2022
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Berwaldhallen
1 hour 45 minutes including intermission.

Herbert Blomstedt himself presents the four works from the stage.

The concert will be recorded by SVT.

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The concert will be recorded by SVT.

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