Erik Bergman (1911-2006)
Information about the composer Erik Bergman and his operas.
A Finnish composer.
Operas:
Det sjungande trädet (The singing tree)
Based on the Swedish folk tale "Prins Hatt under jorden" (Prince Hat in the Underworld), which in turn is based on the ancient myth of Amor and Psyche by Apuleius.
Recommended recordings on CD
Söderblom/Hannula/Hellekant (Ondine ODE 794-2)
Record of the Year 1992, as chosen by music editors from the Finnish Broadcasting Company.
Dominante Choir, Tapiola Choir, Finnish National Opera Orchestra, Finnish National Opera Chorus, conducted by Ulf Söderblom, 1992.
Cast: Kaisa Hannula (Princess), Charlotte Hellekant (The Witch), Peter Lindroos (The King), Petteri Salomaa (Prince Hatt), Sauli Tiilikainen (The Fool).
Ondine ODE 794-2