This composer's Divertimento elegiaco for string orchestra recently came to my attention through a Naxos disk: Swedish Orchestral Favourites, Vol 2 (also containing: Lars-Erik Larsson: Lyric Fantasy, Op. 54 / Gunnar de Frumerie: Pastoral Suite for flute, string orchestra and harp, Op. 13B / Karl-Birger Blomdahl: Adagio from "The Wakeful Night" / L-E Larsson: Little Serenade for string orchestra, Op. 12 / Kurt Atterberg: Suite No. 3 for violin, viola & string orchestra, Op. 19, No. 1 / L-E Larsson: Adagio for string orchestra, Op. 48 / Sarah Lindloff, Flute / Johanna Persson, Violin / Sara Troback, Viola / Swedish Chamber Orchestra / Petter Sundkvist. 8.553715). The Rangstrom was my favourite piece in this anthology, although the rest of the CD is enjoyable as well. (not yet sure about Vol 1) There was nothing else in the CD shop by Rangstrom. But the rep. reported seeing a well-priced 3-volume CPO set of Rangstrom's symphonies arrive and leave his store within twenty minutes! There's no accounting for just why that happened, but before I could bat an eye he'd ordered me another set, no obligation. My liking is based on only 15:38 mins. of music. I see Rangstrom died in 1947 (at 63), whereas the sound of the Divertimento suggested to me that he'd be more recent ...maybe contemporaneous with NV Bentzon (b. 1919), or perhaps Eduard Tubin (1905-82), both of whom I enjoy. Even Vasks and Tuur came to mind! Could anyone advise me about what to expect with this music, and perhaps this set of symphonies? Maybe some influences, kindred music, etc.? Thanks in advance. Bert Bailey, in Ottawa