Hugo Alfvén
Hugo Emil Alfvén (Swedish: [alˈveːn] ; 1 May 1872 – 8 May 1960) was a Swedish composer, conductor, violinist, and painter. Alfvén was one of Sweden's principal composers. His "Swedish Rhapsody”, written when he was 31, is still one of the best-known pieces of Swedish music. After extensive European travels to develop his musical skills, Alfvén taught composition, before conducting choirs and orchestras. In 1954, he made the first Swedish classical stereo recordings. Hugo Alfvén’s extensive musical archive is held at Uppsala University, where he was music director for twenty-nine years.
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Top Tracks
- Swedish Rhapsody
- Swedish Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 19 "Midsummer Vigil"
- Uti vår hage
- Swedish Polka "Roslagsvår"
- Gryning vid havet
- Gustav II Adolf, Op. 49: Elegy
- Swedish Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 19 "Midsummer Vigil"
- Swedish Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 19 "Midsummer Vigil"
- Midsommarvaka, Op. 19
- Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 7: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
- Bergakungen, Op. 37, R. 99: Vallflickans dans
- Julsång
- Festspel (Festival Music), Op. 25
- Gustav II Adolf Suite, Op. 49: Elegy
- Swedish Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 19, "Midsommarvaka"
- Dalarapsodi (Dalecarlian Rhapsody), Op. 47, "Swedish Rhapsody No. 3": Djävulspolskan
- Aftonen (Evenings)
- En skärgårdssägen, symfonisk dikt, Op. 20
- Den förlorade sonen Suite: VI. Polka
- Svit ur Bergakungen - 2,4,6 og 7 sats
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