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1952

 

Sten Kallman was a Swedish composer who was born on May 12, 1921, in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father was a pianist and his mother was a singer, and they both encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Kallman began his musical education at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, where he studied composition with Hilding Rosenberg and conducting with Tor Mann. He also studied piano with Gunnar de Frumerie and organ with Alf Linder. After completing his studies, Kallman worked as a conductor and composer in Sweden. He was the conductor of the Stockholm Chamber Orchestra from 1950 to 1955 and the conductor of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra from 1955 to 1960. During this time, he also composed a number of works, including orchestral pieces, chamber music, and vocal music. One of Kallman's most famous works is his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1952. The symphony is a large-scale work that is divided into four movements. The first movement is a slow introduction that sets the mood for the rest of the symphony. The second movement is a lively scherzo that features a playful melody and intricate rhythms. The third movement is a slow and lyrical adagio that showcases Kallman's gift for melody. The final movement is a fast and energetic finale that brings the symphony to a thrilling conclusion. Another notable work by Kallman is his Piano Concerto, which he composed in 1956. The concerto is a virtuosic work that features a solo piano accompanied by a full orchestra. The piece is divided into three movements, with the first movement featuring a lively and rhythmic theme, the second movement featuring a slow and lyrical melody, and the third movement featuring a fast and energetic finale. In addition to his orchestral works, Kallman also composed a number of chamber music pieces. One of his most famous chamber works is his String Quartet No. 1, which he composed in 1950. The quartet is a four-movement work that showcases Kallman's gift for melody and his skill at writing for string instruments. Kallman's vocal music is also highly regarded. He composed a number of choral works, including his Missa Brevis, which he composed in 1958. The Missa Brevis is a short mass that is scored for choir and organ. The piece is notable for its simple and elegant melodies and its use of traditional choral techniques. Throughout his career, Kallman was recognized for his contributions to Swedish music. He was awarded the Royal Swedish Academy of Music's Litteris et Artibus medal in 1971 and was made a member of the academy in 1973. He was also awarded the Swedish Society of Composers' Medal in 1981. Kallman continued to compose music until his death on December 22, 2002, in Stockholm, Sweden. His music continues to be performed and recorded by orchestras and ensembles around the world, and he is remembered as one of Sweden's most important composers of the 20th century.

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