Figures at the Seaside (2020)

Byström’s writes imaginatively for the soloist and for the small orchestral forces. She makes the best of some of the limitations she imposed on herself; the results are impressive. No matter what considerations have triggered it, there emerges pure music, with no picturesque programme.

I fell in love with this work for its beauty, delicacy and haunting effects, and there is variety and invention at every turn. I do hope that this piece is performed often as it is such a true gem.