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(Gustav) Allan Pettersson

Born: 19th September 1911, Granhammar Castle, Sweden

Died: 20th June 1980, Stockholm, Sweden

Nationality: Swedish

Gustaf Allan Pettersson was a Swedish composer and violist. He is considered one of the 20th century's most important Swedish composers.: 3  In the final decade of his life, his symphonies (typically one-movement works) developed an international following, particularly in Germany and Sweden. Of these, his best known work is Symphony No. 7. His music later found success in the United States.: 7  The conductors, Antal Doráti and Sergiu Comissiona, premiered and recorded several of his symphonies. Pettersson's song cycle Barefoot Songs influenced many of his compositions.

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