Leroy Anderson > American composer with roots in Kristianstad, Skåne, Sweden

Leroy Anderson

and Sweden

Anderson Centennial on Swedish Radio
Go to SR 2 Klassiskt magasin
> in orange box click on "30-dagarsarkivet"
> then select "Klassiskt magasin fredag 6 juni 2008"

Leroy Anderson

LEROY ANDERSON CENTENNIAL
in Sweden

Kristianstad, Sweden

The Swedish ancestral home of the Anderson family celebrated one of its most famous sons throughout the 2008 centennial year. Although Leroy was born in the U.S., his father, Bror Anton Andersson, emigrated with his family from Övarp near Kristianstad in Skåne. Musicians and music lovers from the city were overwhelmed when they learned the Andersson family hailed from their region, and worked magnificently to create a variety of events dedicated to Leroy Anderson.

Some of these programs include:

Leroy Anderson

The Norra Strö Hembygdsförening (Norra Strö Historical Society)
hosted an exhibition of Leroy's life and work.

Leroy Anderson

The Norra Strö Hembygdsförening (Norra Strö Historical Society)
hosted an exhibition of Leroy's life and work.

Special events during the summer were accompanied
by a small orchestra playing Leroy's music.

A Celebratory all-Anderson concert at the Kristianstad indoor
sports arena took place on Saturday, April 26, 2008.

Bror Anderson's birthplace was open to visitors.

> Annual Christmas concert in the Holy Trinity Church
December 2008 featuring Leroy Anderson's music.

In mid June an international music festival, including orchestras
from Russia and other countries, performed Leroy Anderson's music.

Every Thursday evening in August there is some music
by Leroy Anderson at the Tivoli Park in Kristianstad.

> Third Sunday in August is the Sweden-America Day in Onestad,
just outside Kristianstad.

> Fourth weekend of August a local theater company will give a musical event including the Anderson family emigration story, emigrant songs, dancers in costumes and L.A. music.

> Additional events TBA.

For information about Kristianstad, Sweden visit the website: www.kristianstad.se/leroyanderson

Stockholm, Sweden

Orchestra of the Royal Institute of Technology

April 20, 2008
A Tribute to Leroy Anderson
Conductor: Gunnar Julin
Soloists: Stefan Lindgren, piano and Sara Lindroth, vocalist
Piano Concerto
ROYAL CONCERTS
Nybrokajen 11
Stockholm, Sweden

KTHs Akademiska Kapell
Söndag 20/4 kl 15.00

Andersons poplåtar
Leroy Anderson 100 år
Gunnar Julin, Dir.
Stefan Lindgren, piano
RIKSKONSERTER
Nybrokajen 11
Stockholm, Sweden

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