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“Unander-Scharin is an independent and original opera composer. One of his ambitions seems to be to use his music – new music which does not arouse too many associations – to open the door to an understanding of such situations as extreme mental states.”

“Composer Carl Unander-Scharin – with previous successes like Tokfursten [The King of Fools] and Byrgitta [St Bridget] – dispels any fears of heavy-as-lead confessions. The sound of glockenspiel, viola da gamba and recorders creates a feeling of timelessness.