For the first time, a boxed set brings together the complete works of Allan Pettersson, including his seventeen symphonies, chamber music, vocal works and previously unpublished works performed here by some of the Nordic countries’ leading musicians and orchestras. This collection bears witness to BIS Records’ enduring commitment to this 20th-century Swedish music giant. These recordings have earned numerous awards and the highest critical acclaim from the specialist press around the world. Allan Pettersson’s music has a very distinctive quality and can hardly be confused with that of any other twentieth-century composer, although it can perhaps be compared with Mahler’s symphonic output, particularly in terms of grandiose conception, passion and dynamism. He considered his own sufferings and blessings, especially from childhood, the source of his creativity. With this box, a separate booklet with the complete index to the recordings and works included is provided, as a key to the many hours of music that form the lifework of Allan Pettersson. Also included are 4 DVDs presenting the composer, some of his works and musicians who knew him.

The audio discs are SACD Hybrid.

Artists

Jörgen Pettersson (saxophone), Ellen Nisbeth, Anders Larsson, Ulf Wallin (violin, soloist), Sueye Park, Daniel Vlashi Lukaçi, German Tcakulov, Alexander Wollheim, Thomas Hoppe, Martin Gelland, Cecilia Gelland, Thomas Bodin, Álvaro Pastor Jiménez, Linus Björnstam, Marianne Mellnäs, Margot Rodin, Sven-Erik Alexandersson, Erland Hagegard, Peter Mattei (baritone), Bengt-Åke Lundin, Norrkoping Symphony Orchestra, Nordic Chamber Orchestra, Swedish Radio Choir, Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Duo Gelland, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Swedish Radio Chorus, Christian Lindberg, Leif Segerstam, Stig Westerberg