Breaking Boundaries
Donald Macleod journeys into the early life of Elfrida Andrée, including her belief from childhood in the equality between men and women.
Donald Macleod journeys into the early life of Elfrida Andrée, including her belief from childhood in the equality between the men and women. With guests Anastasia Belina and Jonas Lundblad, Donald also delves into the impact of Andrée’s parents, and her determination to become an organist.
Fritiof Suite (excerpt)
Norrkoping Symphony Orchestra
Hermann Bäumer, conductor
Summer memories from Bjurslätt (Allegro)
Strings of the Gothenburg Opera
Piano Sonata in A, Op 3 (excerpt)
Oskar Ekberg, piano
Organ Sonata No 2
Jonas Lundblad, organ
An angel walks through the room
Lukas Gustafsson, vocalist
Palaestra Vocal Ensemble
Cecilia Martin-Löf, director
Symphony No 1 (excerpt)
Norrkoping Symphony Orchestra
Hermann Bäumer, conductor
Produced by Luke Whitlock
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- Mon 10 Nov 2025 16:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
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