The Nordic Symphony

Since the mid-nineteenth century, Nordic composers have continued the symphony in fresh and compelling ways. Unifying characteristics - as distinct from Austro-Germanic models - co-exist with personal languages and forms, crystallised by individuals. This study day traces these symphonies, from Scandinavian late-Romantics such as Berwald and Svendsen, to the contrasting solutions of Sibelius and Nielsen. Finally, the day considers such recent composers as Rautavaara and Lindberg, demonstrating a Nordic belief in the durability of this ‘way of thinking’ in music.

Owen Burton BMus MA

• Term: Autumn
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 24 November 2018
• Time: 10am-4.30pm
• No. of weeks: 1
• Course fee: £38.00

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