Kurt Atterberg
Swedish composer (1887-1974) · Sweden · On the map · Musicians · Died at 86
Kurt Magnus Atterberg was a Swedish composer and civil engineer. Along with Ture Rangström, he was one the foremost Swedish composers of the generation succeeding Wilhelm Peterson-Berger, Wilhelm Stenhammar and Hugo Alfvén. Atterberg is best known for his symphonies, operas, and ballets.
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Country
Sweden
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1974 · aged 86
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