Ture Rangström (1884 - 1947)

Born in Stockholm, the composer, critic and singer Ture Rangström studied there and with Pfitzner in Berlin. In Sweden his association with Strindberg was important, commemorated in his Symphony No. 1 ‘August Strindberg in memoriam’. After an earlier career as a singer, he later won a name for himself as a conductor.

Vocal and Stage Music
Rangström wrote a quantity of songs and two completed operas, the first, Kronbruden (‘The Crown Bride’), based on Strindberg.