Title: Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Christian Lindberg – Allan Pettersson: Symphony No. 9 (2013)
Genre: Classical
Format: MCH SACD ISO
Allan Pettersson composed his Ninth Symphony in 1970, following the triumphant 1968 premiere of his Seventh under Antal Dorati. This success brought him greater recognition, but his health worsened, leading to a nine-month hospitalization after completing the Ninth. The symphony, his longest at 65–80 minutes, is a single-movement work depicting an extended struggle toward harmony. Pettersson believed fighting through a symphony’s challenges should ultimately yield consonance, even if it takes hours. In the Ninth, harmony is achieved in the final two chords, forming a plagal “Amen” cadence in F major. The work is more concise in its resolution than his other symphonies. Christian Lindberg and the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, completing their BIS cycle of Pettersson’s symphonies, have earned critical acclaim. Their recording of the Sixth Symphony was praised for capturing Pettersson’s dark atmosphere and pacing its climaxes superbly. The Ninth continues their empathetic interpretation of his singular musical vision. This release is a fitting capstone to their acclaimed series.
Tracklist:
Pettersson: Symphonie No. 9
01. Beginning (7:40)
02. 3 bars after Fig. 27 (8:59)
03. 3 bars before Fig. 58 (7:56)
04. 2 bars before Fig. 88 (6:46)
05. 3 bars after Fig. 111 (8:14)
06. Fig. 139 (4:52)
07. 5 bars after Fig. 153 (12:44)
08. 4 bars after Fig. 189 (5:33)
09. Fig. 203 (7:28)
Note:
Recorded: January 2013 Louis de Geer Concert Hall, Norrköping, Sweden
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