Pettersson, (Gustaf) Allan

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Pettersson, (Gustaf) Allan (b Västra Ryd, 1911; d Stockholm, 1980). Swed. composer and violist. Violist, Stockholm PO 1940–50. Comps. incl. 16 syms. (1950–80); conc. for vn. and str. qt.; vn. conc.; 3 concs. for str. orch.; 7 sonatas for 2 vn.; song-cycle Vox Humana for soloists, ch., and orch.; songs, etc.