Allan Pettersson: Complete Edition - on 17 SACDs plus 4 DVDs. ALLAN PETTERSSON (1911–80) : Symphony No. 1 (1951—) - Performance edition by Christian Lindberg from the original score, left incomplete by the composer : Symphony No. 2 (1952— 53). Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Christian Lindberg, conductor. Symphony No. 3 (1954— 55) : Symphony No. 15 (1978). Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Leif Segerstam, conductor. Symphony No. 4 (1959) : Symphony No. 16 (1979) for alto saxophone and orchestra. Jörgen Pettersson, alto saxophone, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Christian Lindberg conductor. Symphony No. 5 (1960 — 62) : Concerto for viola and orchestra (1979) -Solo part edited by Ellen Nisbeth. Ellen Nisbeth, viola; Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Christian Lindberg conductor. Symphony No. 6 (1963 — 66). Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Christian Lindberg, conductor. Concerto No. 1 for string orchestra (1949— 50). Nordic Chamber Orchestra · Christian Lindberg, conductor. Symphony No. 7 (1966— 67): Symphony No. 11 (1973). Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Leif Segerstam conductor. Symphony No. 8 (1968— 69) : Symphony No. 10 (1972). Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Leif Segerstam, conductor. Symphony No. 9 (1970). Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Christian Lindberg, conductor. Symphony No. 12, ‘De döda på torget’ (1973 —74) 'The Dead in the Square’, for mixed choir and orchestra. Text: Pablo Neruda (Los muer tos de la plaza). Swedish Radio Choir · Eric Ericson Chamber Choir, Hans Vainikainen, chorus master, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Christian Lindberg conductor. Åtta Barfotasånger (1943 — 45) (Eight Barefoot Songs) - orchestrated by Antal Doráti. Texts: Allan Pettersson. Anders Larsson, baritone; Nordic Chamber Orchestra · Christian Lindberg, conductor Symphony No. 13 (1976). Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Christian Lindberg, conductor. Symphony No. 14 (1978). Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Christian Lindberg, conductor. Concerto No. 2 for string orchestra (1956). Nordic Chamber Orchestra · Christian Lindberg, conductor. Concerto No. 2 for violin and orchestra (1977, revised version). Ulf Wallin, violin. Symphony No. 17, fragment (1980) - Performing edition prepared by Markus Brylka and Christian Lindberg. Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Christian Lindberg, conductor. Concerto No. 3 for string orchestra (1956 — 57). Nordic Chamber Orchestra · Christian Lindberg, conductor. Concerto for violin and string quartet (1949). Ulf Wallin violin; Quartet: Sueye Park, violin I · Daniel Vlashi Lukaçi, violin II; German Tcakulov, viola · Alexander Wollheim, cello. Two Elegies for violin and piano (1934) : Andante espressivo for violin and piano (1938): Romanza for violin and piano (1942). Ulf Wallin, violin · Thomas Hoppe, piano. Lamento for piano solo (1945). Thomas Hoppe, piano. Four Improvisations for string trio (1936). Ulf Wallin, violin · German Tcakulov, viola; Alexander Wollheim, cello. Seven Sonatas for two violins (1951). Duo Gelland, violins (Martin and Cecilia Gelland). Fuga in E for oboe, clarinet and bassoon (1948). Members of the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra. (Thomas Bodin, oboe · Álvaro Pastor Jiménez, clarinet · Linus Björnstam, bassoon. Symfonisk sats (1973) (Symphonic Movement). Norrköping Symphony Orchestra · Christian Lindberg, conductor. Fantaisie for solo viola (1936). Ellen Nisbeth, viola. Vox Humana (1974) - for soloists, mixed choir and string orchestra. Marianne Mellnäs, soprano · Margot Rödin, alto Sven-Erik Alexandersson, tenor · Erland Hagegård, baritone; Swedish Radio Choir; Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Stig Westerberg conductor. Sex sånger för röst och piano (1935) (Six Songs for voice and piano) : Barfotasånger (1943— 45) (Barefoot Songs). Texts: Allan Pettersson. Peter Mattei, baritone · Bengt-Åke Lundin, piano. Bonus DVDs. Allan Pettersson — The First Symphony : Människans röst (Vox Humana — The Voice of Man) : Allan Pettersson, composer A documentary 1973 —78 by Peter Berggren, Tommy Höglind and Gunnar Källström : Vem fan är Allan Pettersson? (Who the hell is Allan Pettersson?) : Sången om livet (The Song of Life). 17 SACDs + 4 DVDs

Description: Who remembers feverishly searching the bins of record stores in the 1980s for the Doráti 7th, the Comissiona 8th, or if you were really lucky, the Comissiona 9th (all fine recordings which have stood the test of time)? Well, we who regard Pettersson as one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, for the sheer uncompromising emotional power of his music, may now consider ourselves thoroughly spoiled. Pretty much every extant note of Pettersson’s output, including legendary performances from past decades and the invaluable rediscoveries and reconstructions of recent years, brought together at what amounts to bargain price! 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. Bonus DVDs. Allan Pettersson — The First Symphony. A film by David Lindberg in collaboration with Marianne Gillgren, Gunnar Källström and Peter Berggren An hour-long film about Allan Pettersson’s First Symphony documenting its genesis, the preparation of a performance edition from the composer’s manuscripts and the path to the work’s first performance and subsequent recording in 2010. Special thanks to Julianna and Christian Lindberg at Edition Tarrodi who financed the film, as well as the work involved with producing playable orchestral material from the 246 pages of sketches. Picture format: NTSC — 16:9 · Sound format: Dolby Digital — Stereo · Region code: 0 (Worldwide) Languages: Swedish, with English, German and French subtitles · Total time: 58 minutes Människans röst (Vox Humana — The Voice of Man) An enlightening documentary, made available to a wider international audience through the initiative and generous sponsorship of Christian Lindberg Allan Pettersson, composer A documentary 1973 —78 by Peter Berggren, Tommy Höglind and Gunnar Källström Produced by Peter Berggren and Jonny Mair for Sveriges Television AB (SVT) Digital film restoration & colour grading: Gunnar Källström and David Lindberg Picture format: NTSC — 16:9 & 4:3 pillar box · Sound format: Dolby Digital — Stereo Region code: 0 (Worldwide) Languages: Swedish, with English subtitles · Total time: 81 minutes DVD Authoring: David Lindberg, DSL film and music productions Vem fan är Allan Pettersson? (Who the hell is Allan Pettersson?) An interview with the composer, made available to a wider international audience through the initiative and generous sponsorship of Christian Lindberg An interview produced in 1974 for Sveriges Television AB (SVT) Picture format: NTSC — 4:3 pillar box · Sound format: Dolby Digital — Stereo · Region code: 0 (Worldwide) Languages: Swedish, with English subtitles · Total time: 52 minutes DVD Authoring: David Tarrodi Sången om livet (The Song of Life) A film about Allan Pettersson, made available to a wider international audience through the initiative and generous sponsorship of Christian Lindberg Allan Pettersson in conversation with Sigvard Hammar, Tommy Höglind, Gunnar Källström and Peter Berggren (1973 — 80) Cinematography, stills and research: Gunnar Källström · Sound recording: Tommy Höglind Film editor and producer: Jonny Mair · Written and directed by Peter Berggren Produced in 1987 for Sveriges Television AB (SVT) · English subtitles: Jonathan Mair Picture format: NTSC — 4:3 pillar box · Sound format: Dolby Digital — Stereo · Region code: 0 (Worldwide) Languages: Swedish, with English subtitles · Total time: 1 hour 58 minutes DVD Authoring: David Tarrodi