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Breaking Boundaries

Composer of the Week Elfrida Andrée (1841-1929)
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Donald Macleod journeys into the early life of Elfrida Andrée, including her belief from childhood in the equality between men and women.

Donald Macleod journeys into the early life of Elfrida Andrée, including her belief from childhood in the equality between the men and women. With guests Anastasia Belina and Jonas Lundblad, Donald also delves into the impact of Andrée’s parents, and her determination to become an organist.

Fritiof Suite (excerpt)
Norrkoping Symphony Orchestra
Hermann Bäumer, conductor

Summer memories from Bjurslätt (Allegro)
Strings of the Gothenburg Opera

Piano Sonata in A, Op 3 (excerpt)
Oskar Ekberg, piano

Organ Sonata No 2
Jonas Lundblad, organ

An angel walks through the room
Lukas Gustafsson, vocalist
Palaestra Vocal Ensemble
Cecilia Martin-Löf, director

Symphony No 1 (excerpt)
Norrkoping Symphony Orchestra
Hermann Bäumer, conductor

Produced by Luke Whitlock

59 minutes

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Mon 10 Nov 2025 16:00
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Music Played

  • Elfrida Andrée

    Fritiof Suite (excerpt)

    Orchestra: Norrköpings Symfoniorkester. Conductor: Hermann Bäumer.
    • CPO : 555-589-2.
    • CPO.
    • 1.

  • Elfrida Andrée

    Summer memories from Bjurslätt (1st mvt)

    Ensemble: Strings From Gothenburg Opera.
    • ALTFIOL I VAST : 409706.
    • ALTFIOL I VAST.
    • 6.

  • Elfrida Andrée

    Piano Sonata in A major, Op 3 (2nd mvt)

    Performer: Oskar Ekberg.
    • DAPHNE : DAPHNE-1047.
    • DAPHNE.
    • 5.

  • Elfrida Andrée

    Organ Sonata No 2 (excerpt)

    Performer: Jonas Lundblad.

  • Elfrida Andrée

    An Angel walks through the room

    Choir: Palaestra Vocal Ensemble. Director: Cecilia Martin-Löf.
    • FOOTPRINT : FR-117.
    • FOOTPRINT.
    • 15.

  • Elfrida Andrée

    Symphony No 1 in C major (1st & 2nd mvts)

    Orchestra: Norrköpings Symfoniorkester. Conductor: Hermann Bäumer.
    • CPO : 555-589-2.
    • CPO.
    • 6.

Broadcast

  • Mon 10 Nov 2025 16:00
    Â鶹Éç Radio 3

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