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Stenhammar, Wilhelm

Swedish composer, pianist and conductor (1871–1927)

1871–1927

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Born
1871
Died
1927
Birthplace
Adolf Fredriks parish
Place of death
Jonsered
Citizenship / historical state
Sweden
Period (estimated from birth year)
Modern

Biography

Carl Wilhelm Eugen Stenhammar (February 7, 1871 – November 20, 1927) was a Swedish composer, conductor and pianist. He is considered to be one of Sweden's most important composers at the turn of the 20th century, and one of the finest Swedish pianists of his time, with a reputation as a fine interpreter of the piano music of Beethoven.

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Life and musical career

Occupations
conductor; composer; pianist; musician
Education
Uppsala University
Teachers
Richard Andersson; Karl Heinrich Barth
Recorded memberships
Royal Swedish Academy of Music
Instruments played
piano
Genres
classical music; opera; symphony
Notable works
Piano Concerto No. 2
Awards
honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg
VIAF ID
66653110
ISNI
0000000083902739
GND ID
121861600
Library of Congress ID
n82006520
MusicBrainz ID
46b1d2da-98a4-4ee2-9f21-17a9ca202cd1

Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.

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Common listed instruments
percussion, Timpani
Source entries with composition dates
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Works and musical collections with sheet music details
Title Work details Listed instruments Sheet music
3. Scherzo
Year composed
1895
  • Timpani
  • percussion
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1. Overtura See work details
  • Timpani
  • percussion
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2. Canzonetta See work details
  • Timpani
  • percussion
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4. Notturno See work details
  • Timpani
  • percussion
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5. Finale See work details
  • Timpani
  • percussion
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Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 66653110. Portrait: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.