Larsson (1908-1996) Pastoral

Pastoral by Swedish composer Lars-Erik Larsson is played by the New York Scandia Symphony Orchestra. His music is noted for its wit and its Nordic lyricism. He began as a Sibelian, completing his First Symphony in 1928. The following year, he received a state grant to study in Vienna with, among others, Alban Berg. Scholars credit Larsson as the Swedish composer to first write a 12-tone piece (movements of the 10 Two-Part Piano Pieces of 1932).