Crusell, Du Puy, Berwald & Brendler
Bassoon Concertos
Jaakko Luoma, bassoon · Tapiola Sinfonietta · Janne Nisonen
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Franz Berwald
1796-1868
Franz Adolph Berwald, born 23 July 1796 in Stockholm, died 3 April 1868 in Stockholm.
Biography
Composer, violinist, teacher, orthopaedist and industrialist, Franz Berwald was the leading composer of symphonies in 19th century Sweden. Violinist and violist with the Royal Court Orchestra 1812−18, 1820−23 and 1824−28. Teacher of composition and orchestration at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Stockholm 1867−68. Honorary member of the Mozarteum University of Salzburg 1847. Elected into the Royal Swedish Academy of Music 1864 as member No. 386.
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