Erland von Koch was a prominent Swedish composer, born on April 26, 1910, in Stockholm and passed away on January 31, 2009. He was known for his substantial contributions to Swedish musical life and for a style that was often characterized by a Nordic flavor combined with a romantic warmth. Von Koch was educated at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, where he studied under teachers such as the acclaimed composer Ernst Ellberg.

Over the course of his prolific career, von Koch composed music across a wide range of genres, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, film scores, and solo piano pieces. His work was deeply influenced by Swedish folk music, and he often incorporated folk elements into his compositions, lending them a distinct national character. Among his notable orchestral works are his Symphony No. 3, Op. 38, and Symphony No. 4, Op. 51 "Sinfonia seria," both of which exemplify his command of large-scale symphonic structure and his lyrical musical language. Von Koch also took particular interest in the landscapes and culture of Lapland, which inspired compositions like "Lapland Metamorphoses" featured on the release "Koch: Lapland Metamorphoses & Impulsi Trilogy." Erland von Koch's legacy includes not only his enduring compositions but also his influence on subsequent generations of Swedish composers.

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Swedish Contemporary Classical

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Erland von Koch

Single - Released August 21, 2022