Nenia alla corale (1981)

Gunnar Thyrestam (1900–1984) — Nenia alla corale (1981) for organ

“Nenia alla corale” (1981) was written in memory of the composer’s brother, Arthur Thyrestam. The title means “dirge in the manner of a chorale.”

Gunnar Thyrestam (1900–1984) was a Swedish composer and organist, who held positions in Sandviken, Ljusnardsberg Holy Trinity Church in Gävle. He composed a large number of pieces for choir and the organ, including more than 20 solo organ concerti. Several of his original hymn tunes appear in the major Swedish hymnal.

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