Berg, Nathanael: Symphony No. 4 and other pieces
CDS 1019-2 Nathanael Berg (1879-1957): Suite from 'Birgitta'; Piano Concerto in C sharp minor; Symphony No. 4, "Pezzo Sinfonico". Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Per Borin (Suite); Jacob Moscoviez, piano, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stig Westerberg (Concerto); Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Göran W Nilson (Symphony).
A vet by profession, Berg belonged to the Atterberg generation and showed great instrumental skill. The Symphony, with profound tone, points towards the 20th Century, and is here combined with a Piano concerto in the old tradition.