Gustaf Bengtsson
Gustaf Adolf Tiburtius Bengtsson (born March 29, 1886 in Vadstena , † October 5, 1965 Linköping) was a Swedish composer.
Bengtsson was a student of Johan Lindegren from 1905 to 1908 at the Stockholm Conservatory . He then continued his training in Berlin , Leipzig and Paris . From 1921 to 1942 he lived as an orchestra conductor and music teacher in Karlstad and later in Linköping .
He composed three symphonies , orchestral suites , a violin and a cello concerto, a sinfonietta for violin, viola and chamber orchestra, chamber music works, piano pieces, choirs and songs as well as the famous string quartet in G major from 1929.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Biography and work at Swedish Musical Heritage
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Bengtsson, Gustaf |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bengtsson, Gustaf Adolf Tiburtius (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 29, 1886 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vadstena |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 5, 1965 |
| Place of death | Vadstena |