Composer of the Week - Elfrida Andrée (1841-1929)

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Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Elfrida Andrée, a Swedish composer and organist who fought for women’s rights in classical music.

Featuring guests Anastasia Belina and Jonas Lundblad.

Music Featured:
Fritiof Suite
Summer memories from Bjurslätt
Piano Sonata in A, Op 3
An angel walks through the room
Symphony No 1
Romance No 2
Serenade
String Quartet in A major
Chorale with variations in D minor
Piano Quintet in E minor
Andante quasi recitativo
Swedish Mass No 1
Symphony No 2
Four Piano Pieces
Symphony No 2
Piano Trio in G minor
Organ Symphony No 1 in B minor

Presented by Donald Macleod
Produced by Luke Whitlock for BBC Audio Wales & West

For full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Elfrida Andrée (1841-1929): https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002lnpf

And you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we’ve featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z

Published on Friday, 14th November 2025.

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