Short bio Hugo Alfven
Birthday:
1872 in Stockholm, Sweden
Died:
1960 in Falun, Sweden
Active:
1890s - 1950s
Genre:
Classical,Avant-Garde
Period:
20th Century, Modern
Full biography Hugo Alfven
Hugo Emil Alfvén was a Swedish composer, conductor, violinist, and painter, born on May 1, 1872, in Stockholm, Sweden, and died on May 8, 1960. He is considered one of Sweden's most important composers of the late Romantic era and is best known for his symphonies and Swedish Rhapsodies.
Alfvén was interested in music from an early age and began playing the violin at the age of seven. After his studies in Stockholm, he went to Germany to further his education as a violinist. While there, he was inspired by Richard Strauss and began composing his own music.
Alfvén had a strong interest in Swedish folk music and incorporated elements of it into much of his work, which gives it a distinctive national flavor. He was particularly interested in choral music and wrote many pieces for male choirs as well as orchestral works, such as his five symphonies, the ballet The Mountain King, and the Swedish Rhapsodies.
Throughout his career, Alfvén received numerous honors and awards, including being appointed as a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 1919. Today, he remains one of Sweden's most celebrated composers, with his works frequently performed both in Sweden and abroad.
In addition to his music, Alfvén was also a painter. He studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts and had several exhibitions of his work throughout his lifetime. Though his painting is less well-known than his music, it demonstrates his wide-ranging artistic talent.
Overall, Hugo Alfvén was a highly accomplished and versatile artist who made significant contributions to Swedish music during the Romantic era. His works continue to be appreciated and performed today, and his legacy lives on as one of Sweden's greatest composers.
Compositions featuring Hugo Alfven
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prodigal Son, ballet suite, R214 | 18:30 min | Orchestral | 1957 |
| 2 | Saa tag mit Hjerte (Take my heart), for voice & piano (or orchestra), R203 | 3:22 min | Vocal Music | 1946 |
| 3 | Festival Overture, Op. 52 | 9:56 min | Orchestral | 1944 |
| 4 | En bygdesaga (A Country Tale), suite from the film score for orchestra, Op. 53, R202a | 32:18 min | Orchestral | 1944 |
| 5 | Symphony No. 5 in A minor, Op. 54, R209 | 50:28 min | Symphony | 1942 |
| 6 | Aftonen for male voices & instruments (Evening), R187 | 3:55 min | Choral | 1942 |
| 7 | Taltrasten, for chorus & piano (or orchestra), R183 | 3:09 min | Choral | 1941 |
| 8 | I Stilla Timmar | 3:20 min | Orchestral | 1940 |
| 9 | Stemning, for chorus & orchestra, R156 | 1:59 min | Choral | 1938 |
| 10 | Midsommarlåt I Leksand, for chorus, R146 | 7:24 min | Choral | 1936 |
| 11 | Papillon, for male voices, R143 | 2:44 min | Choral | 1936 |
| 12 | Synnöve Solbakken, suite from the film score for piano (or orchestra), Op. 50, R134 | 27:48 min | Keyboard | 1934 |
| 13 | Vaggvisa (Lullaby), 1933, for voice & piano | 2:41 min | Vocal Music | 1933 |
| 14 | Gustav Adolf II, suite from the incidental music for orchestra, Op. 49, R121 | 36:52 min | Orchestral | 1932 |
| 15 | Swedish Rhapsody No. 3, for orchestra ("Dalarapsodi"), Op. 47 | 20:18 min | Orchestral | 1931 |
| 16 | Cantata for the 450th Anniversary of Uppsala University, Op. 45 | 24:52 min | Choral | 1927 |
| 17 | Elégie (vid Emil Sjögrens bår) (Elegy, at Emil Sjögren's Funeral), for orchestra, Op. 38 | 9:10 min | Orchestral | 1918 |
| 18 | Symphony No. 4 in C minor ("Fran Havsbandet"), Op. 39, R93 | 43:52 min | Symphony | 1918 |
| 19 | Kantat vid Reformationsfesten i Uppsala (Cantata for the 1917 Reformation Festivities in Uppsala), Op. 36 | 33:05 min | Vocal Music | 1917 |
| 20 | Bergakungen, ballet-pantomime, Op. 37, R99 | 8:48 min | Ballet | 1916 |
| 21 | Sveriges Flagga, for soloist/chorus & piano/orchestra, R87 | 1:59 min | Choral | 1916 |
| 22 | Songs (4) from Leksand (Fyra låtar från Leksand), for piano | 11:15 min | Keyboard | 1914 |
| 23 | Revelation, cantata for bass, baritone, chorus & orchestra, Op. 31, R80 | 24:38 min | Choral | 1913 |
| 24 | Andante religioso | 3:42 min | Chamber Music | 1913 |
| 25 | Geflüster Im Gange, R73 | 2:33 min | Vocal Music | 1911 |
| 26 | Festival Overture (Fest-ouverture), for large military band, Op. 26 | 7:39 min | Band Music | 1909 |
| 27 | Jag kysser din vita hand (I Kiss Your White Hand), song for voice & piano, Op. 28/3 | 4:39 min | Vocal Music | 1908 |
| 28 | Songs (4) for voice & orchestra, Op. 28, R63 | Vocal Music | 1908 | |
| 29 | Songs (7) for voice & piano, Op. 28, R63 | 17:59 min | Vocal Music | 1908 |
| 30 | Skogen sover (Sleeping Forest), song for voice & piano (or orchestra), Op. 28/6, R63/6 | 2:43 min | Vocal Music | 1908 |
| 31 | Drapa, for orchestra ("In Memoriam King Oscar II"), Op. 27, R62 | 10:42 min | Orchestral | 1908 |
| 32 | Festive Music for orchestra, Op. 25, R59 | 5:32 min | Orchestral | 1907 |
| 33 | Swedish Rhapsody No. 2, for orchestra ("Uppsalarapsodi"), Op. 24 | 10:25 min | Orchestral | 1907 |
| 34 | Österling Songs (3), for voice & piano, Op. 22 | 10:38 min | Vocal Music | 1905 |
| 35 | Bön (Prayer), Op. 16, R51 | 2:40 min | Vocal Music | 1905 |
| 36 | Symphony No. 3 in E major, Op. 23, R54 | 36:55 min | Symphony | 1905 |
| 37 | Pioner (Peonies), for voice & piano, Op. 22, R52 | 3:08 min | Vocal Music | 1905 |
| 38 | Marias Sånger, for voice & piano, Op. 21, R50 | 7:04 min | Vocal Music | 1903 |
| 39 | En Skärgårdssägen, for orchestra, Op. 20, R49 | 17:20 min | Orchestral | 1903 |
| 40 | Swedish Rhapsody No. 1, for orchestra ("Midsommarvaka"), Op. 19 | 11:21 min | Orchestral | 1903 |
| 41 | Archipelago Pictures, for piano, Op. 17, R44 | 8:13 min | Keyboard | 1901 |
| 42 | Klockorna (The Bells), for baritone & orchestra, Op. 13 | 9:13 min | Vocal Music | 1900 |
| 43 | Herrans Bön, for solo voices, chorus & orchestra, Op. 15, R39 | 44:45 min | Choral | 1899 |
| 44 | Songs (2) for voice & piano, Op. 8, R30 | 7:02 min | Vocal Music | 1899 |
| 45 | Vid sekelskiftet (At the Turn of the Century), for soprano, chorus & orchestra, Op. 12 | 17:39 min | Vocal Music | 1899 |
| 46 | O Stode Du I Kylig Blsst (O Wert Thou in the Cauld Blast), for voice & piano, Op. 6, R29 | 2:04 min | Vocal Music | 1899 |
| 47 | Ur Lyckans Visor, Op. 9, R31 | Vocal Music | 1899 | |
| 48 | Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 7, R24 | 39:10 min | Symphony | 1897 |
| 49 | Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 11, R28 | 53:51 min | Symphony | 1897 |
| 50 | Notturno Elegiaco, for horn & organ, Op. 5 | 6:48 min | Chamber Music | 1897 |
| 51 | Ur Tio Sånger, for voice & piano, Op. 4, R27 | 14:11 min | Vocal Music | 1897 |
| 52 | Sonata for violin & piano, Op. 1, R23 | 25:01 min | Chamber Music | 1896 |
| 53 | Work(s), Symphonies | Symphony | 1896 | |
| 54 | Uti vår hage | 2:23 min | Choral | - |
| 55 | Oxbergsmarschen, for choir | 1:50 min | Choral | - |
| 56 | Sommardofter, for voice & piano, Op. 8/2 | 2:54 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 57 | Tjuv och tjuv def ska du heta, for chorus | 1:29 min | Choral | - |
| 58 | Trindskallarna | 2:32 min | Choral | - |
| 59 | Värmlandsvisan | 1:52 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 60 | Vedergallningen | 2:20 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 61 | Summerdance, for orchestra | 2:02 min | Orchestral | - |
| 62 | Vallgossens Visa | 1:44 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 63 | Vallflickans dans (Herdsmaiden's Dance) (a.k.a. Dance of the Shepherd Girl) | 3:24 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 64 | Swedish Polka (Springtime in Roslagen) | 2:34 min | Orchestral | - |
| 65 | Vaggvisa (Lullaby), 1939, for voice & piano | 2:49 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 66 | Evening | 2:58 min | Choral | - |
| 67 | Jag Längtar Dig, song for voice & piano, Op. 28/5 | 2:00 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 68 | Intervju med Hugo Alfvén | 11:56 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 69 | Inga Liten Kvarnpiga | 2:03 min | Choral | - |
| 70 | Hor I Orphei Drängar | 1:56 min | Orchestral | - |
| 71 | Gustaf Frödings Jordafärd | 3:42 min | Choral | - |
| 72 | Gryning Vid Havet | 4:07 min | Choral | - |
| 73 | Glädjens Blomster | 2:08 min | Orchestral | - |
| 74 | Folkvisa från Gotland | 2:21 min | Choral | - |
| 75 | Kulldansen | 1:06 min | Orchestral | - |
| 76 | Elegy from Gustav II Adolf | 4:52 min | Orchestral | - |
| 77 | Du Är Stilla Ro | 3:59 min | Orchestral | - |
| 78 | Dawn by the Sea | 4:00 min | Choral | - |
| 79 | Dalvisa | 1:37 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 80 | Dalecårlian Rhapsody, Op. 48 | Orchestral | - | |
| 81 | Berceuse for tenor & male chorus, T173 | 2:55 min | Choral | - |
| 82 | Anders, Han Var En Hurtiger Drang, for chorus | 1:34 min | Orchestral | - |
| 83 | Alvdalen | Choral | - | |
| 84 | Och jungfrun hon går i ringen (And the Maiden Enters the Circle), for chorus | 1:26 min | Choral | - |
| 85 | Serenad (Lindagull) | 2:13 min | Choral | - |
| 86 | Schwedenmadel | 1:41 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 87 | Sarabanda for string orchestra | 3:14 min | Orchestral | - |
| 88 | Rosor Och Violer | 1:57 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 89 | Roslagsvår, for male choir, R211 | 2:07 min | Choral | - |
| 90 | Romance for violin and piano | 4:46 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 91 | Prövningen | 2:35 min | Choral | - |
| 92 | Polka from Roslagen, for orchestra | 2:26 min | Orchestral | - |
| 93 | Som Stärman Uppå Himmelen Så Klar | 2:17 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 94 | Och Hor Du Unga Dora | 1:49 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 95 | Natt | 2:08 min | Choral | - |
| 96 | Min Kära | 2:09 min | Choral | - |
| 97 | Min Fodelsedag | 1:33 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 98 | Meditation, for violin and piano | 3:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 99 | Maj | 1:30 min | Choral | - |
| 100 | Limu, limu, lima, for chorus | 1:23 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Hugo Alfven
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble, Erik Westberg (2) – Papillon - Works For Mixed Choir A Cappella(CD, Album) | 2022 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 2 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Łukasz Borowicz – Symphony No. 3 ∙ Uppsala Rhapsody ∙ The Mountain King Suite(CD, Stereo) | 2019 | cpo |
| 3 |  |
San Francisco Wind Symphony, Martin H. Seggelke, Salnikov, Rudin, Alfvén, Chastain, Ferran – Bridges(CD, Album) | 2019 | Mark Masters |
| 4 |  |
Hugo Alfvén - Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Łukasz Borowicz – Symphony No. 1 ∙ Drapa ∙ Midsommarvaka(CD, Album) | 2018 | cpo |
| 5 |  |
Stenhammar, Alfvén Mfl - Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg – Svenska Sånger(CD, Album, Reissue) | 2010 | Deutsche Grammophon |
| 6 |  |
Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius - Hugo Alfvén, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy – Finlandia(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 2010 | Sony Classical |
| 7 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Neeme Järvi – Symphonies 1-5 • Swedish Rhapsodies(5×CD, , Box Set, Compilation) | 2008 | Brilliant Classics |
| 8 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willén – Symphony No. 5 • Andante Religioso | 2007 | Naxos |
| 9 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willén – Synnøve Of Solbakken (Suite) / A Country Tale (Suite) / Elégie(CD, Album) | 2007 | Naxos |
| 10 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willén – Symphony No. 4 / Festival Overture(CD, Album) | 2005 | Naxos |
| 11 |  |
Orphei Drängar, Ivar Eggert Hedenblad, Hugo Alfvén, Carl Godin – OD Antiqua(4×CD, ) | 2005 | Caprice Records |
| 12 |  |
Hugo Alfvén - Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Neeme Järvi – The Symphonies & Rhapsodies(5×CD, Compilation) | 2004 | BIS |
| 13 |  |
Hugo Alfvén - Malmö Opera Orchestra And Choirs · Arvo Volmer – Cantatas Volume 2: Revelation Cantata · Cantata For The 450th Anniversary Of Uppsala University(CD, Album) | 2003 | Sterling (2) |
| 14 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Nils Grevillius, Stig Westerberg – Symphony No. 3 / Dalarapsodi(CD, Album) | 2002 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 15 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, National Symphony Orchestra Of Ireland, Niklas Willén – Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 11, The Prodigal Son (Suite From The Ballet) | 2001 | Naxos |
| 16 |  |
Symphony No. 2 in D Major & Uppsala Rhapsody(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2001 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 17 |  |
Barbara Bonney , Piano Malcolm Martineau / Robert Schumann, Sibelius, Grieg, Stenhammar, Alfvén, Sjöberg – Recital - Voices Of Our Time - Dichterliebe / Scandinavian Songs(DVD, DVD-Video, Multichannel, PAL) | 2001 | TDK (3) |
| 18 |  |
Symphony No. 1 / Gustav II Adolf(CD, Album) | 2000 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 19 |  |
Kristiansand Chamber Orchestra, Jan Stigmer, Grieg, Svendsen, Sibelius, Grüner-Hegge, Larsson, Alfvén – Nordic Favourites For String Orchestra(CD, Album) | 2000 | Intim Musik |
| 20 |  |
Bergakungen(CD, Stereo) | 1999 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 21 |  |
Franz Berwald, Hugo Alfvén, Hans Gefors – Tusen År - Tusen Toner(CD, Promo) | 1999 | Caprice Records |
| 22 |  |
Cantatas: Vid Sekelskiftet : Kantat Vid Reformationsfesten I Uppsala 1917, Op. 36(CD, Album) | 1999 | Sterling (2) |
| 23 |  |
Grieg, Alfvén, Järnefelt - Paavo Berglund, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Peer Gynt Suites 1 & 2(CD, Album, Remastered, Multichannel) | 1998 | DTS Entertainment |
| 24 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Niklas Willén – Symphony No. 3 • Legend Of The Skerries • Dalecarlian Rhapsody | 1998 | Naxos |
| 25 |  |
Liszt / Enescu / Chabrier / Alfvén : Philadelphia Orchestra · Eugene Ormandy · New York Philharmonic · Leonard Bernstein – Famous Rhapsodies(CD, Compilation, Remastered) | 1998 | Sony Classical |
| 26 |  |
Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius, Carl Nielsen, Hugo Alfvén, Lars-Erik Larsson – Nordiska Önskeklassiker(CD, Album, Compilation, Remastered) | 1998 | EMI |
| 27 |  |
Hugo Alfvén - Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Niklas Willén – Symphony No. 1 • Festival Overture • Uppsala Rhapsody • The Mountain King | 1997 | Naxos |
| 28 |  |
Alfvén Conducts Alfvén(3×CD, Album) | 1997 | Phono Suecia |
| 29 |  |
Grieg / Larsson / Alfvén - Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra (2) - Peter Stern / Slovenian Symphony Orchestra - Anton Nanut – Peer Gynt Suites / Pastoral Suite / Midsummer Vigil(CD, Compilation) | 1996 | Grand Gala |
| 30 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Neeme Järvi – The Three Swedish Rhapsodies | 1995 | BIS |
| 31 |  |
Alfvén / Larsson / Peterson Berger / Sibelius – Scandinavian Masterworks(CD, ) | 1994 | Movieplay (3) |
| 32 |  |
Alfvén, Petri Sakari, Iceland Symphony Orchestra – Swedish Rhapsodies 1-3 - A Legend Of The Skerries - Elegy From Gustav Adolf II Suite(CD, Album) | 1994 | Chandos |
| 33 |  |
Saint-Saëns, Alfvén, Skrjabin, Kungliga Filharmonikerna – Encore!(CD, Album) | 1994 | Orfeus (8) |
| 34 |  |
Hugo Alfvén / Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Neeme Järvi – Symphony No. 5 etc.(CD, Album) | 1993 | BIS |
| 35 |  |
Anders Hillborg, Magnus Andersson, Jan W. Morthenson, Hugo Alfvén, Erland Von Koch – Sweden At Wasbe Valencia 1993(CD, Stereo) | 1993 | InfoGram |
| 36 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Jean Sibelius, Simfonični Orkester RTV Slovenija, Anton Nanut – Hugo Alfvén / Jean Sibelius(CD, ) | 1993 | Pentagon Classics |
| 37 |  |
Hugo Alfvén - Radiosymfonikerna, Evgenij Svetlanov – Bergakungen(CD, Album) | 1991 | Musica Sveciae |
| 38 |  |
Hugo Alfvén - Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra / Neeme Järvi / Christina Högman / Claes-Håkan Ahnsjö – En Skärgårdssägen, Op.20 / Symphony No.4, Op.39 'Från Havsbandet'(CD, Album) | 1991 | BIS |
| 39 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Orchestre Symphonique de Helsingborg, Hans-Peter Frank, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Harry Damgaard – Orchestral Suites From Films (Orkestersviter Ur Musik Till Filmer)(CD, Album) | 1991 | Sterling (2) |
| 40 |  |
Hugo Alfvén Conducts Hugo Alfvén, Midsummer Vigil - The Mountain King - The Prodigal Son(CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered) | 1991 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 41 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Wilhelm Stenhammar, Dag Wirén, Otto Lindblad, August Söderman, Lars-Erik Larsson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Stig Westerberg – Swedish Highlights(CD, Album) | 1990 | Caprice Records |
| 42 |  |
Hugo Alfvén - Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Neeme Järvi – Dala Rhapsody (Swedish Rhapsody No. 3) / Symphony No. 3 In E / Den Förlorade Sonen, Suite(CD, ) | 1989 | BIS |
| 43 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester, Jevgenij Svjetlanov – Symfoni Nr 2(CD, Album) | 1989 | Musica Sveciae |
| 44 |  |
Lars-Erik Larsson, Johan Helmich Roman, Kurt Atterberg, Hilding Rosenberg, Hugo Alfvén, Karl-Birger Blomdahl, The Stockholm Sinfonietta, J.-O. Wedin, Alf Nilsson, Nils-Erik Sparf, Jouko Mansnerus, Elemér Lavotha – A Swedish Pastorale - A Winter's Tale; Co | 1988 | BIS |
| 45 |  |
Hugo Alfvén / Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted By Neeme Järvi – Symphony N°1 In F Minor / Upsala Rhapsody / Drapa / Andante Religioso(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1988 | BIS |
| 46 |  |
Hugo Alfvén - Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Neeme Järvi – Symphony No. 2 In D Major / Midsommarvaka (Swedish Rhapsody No.1) | 1988 | BIS |
| 47 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Hanser Lina Göransson, Erik Saedén – Uppsala Rhapsody / A Boat With Flowers / Pictures From The Archipelago(CD, Album) | 1988 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 48 |  |
The Prodigal Son - Midsummer Vigil - Songs - Violin Sonata(CD, Album) | 1988 | Bluebell Of Sweden |
| 49 |  |
Symphony No. 3 - Dalecarlian Rhapsody(CD, Album) | 1987 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 50 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Stig Westerberg – Gustav II Adolf / Symphony No. 5(CD, Album) | 1987 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 51 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, MariAnne Häggander, Lars Roos – Lyriska Stämningar | 1987 | Bluebell Of Sweden |
| 52 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester, Stig Westerberg – Symphony No. 1 & A Legend Of The Skerries(CD, Album) | 1986 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 53 |  |
Violinsonat/ Sånger | 1986 | His Master's Voice |
| 54 |  |
Hugo Alfvén Conducts Hugo Alfvén, Midsummer Vigil - The Mountain King - The Prodigal Son | 1986 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 55 |  |
Gustaf Mankell, Erik Åkerberg, Hugo Alfvén, Erik Mohlin – Svensk Romantisk Orgelmusik - Tre Epoker(LP, Album) | 1986 | Proprius |
| 56 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, Leif Segerstam – Symphony No. 2(CD, Album) | 1986 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 57 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Wilhelm Stenhammar, Dag Wirén, Otto Lindblad, August Söderman, Lars-Erik Larsson, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Stig Westerberg – Swedish Highlights(CD, Album) | 1986 | Caprice Records |
| 58 |  |
Radioorkesterns Stråkar, Sten Frykberg, Kungliga Hovkapellet, Sixten Ehrling, Holger Gilbert-Jespersen, Inga Graae – Skandinaviska Klassiker | 1985 | Odeon |
| 59 |  |
Kodály / Alfvén / Enescu - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Sergiu Comissiona – Háry János Suite / Swedish Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 9 "Midsommarvaka" / Romanian Rhapsody No. 2, Op. 11 | 1984 | Vox Cum Laude |
| 60 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Erik Saedén, Lennart Hedwall – Sånger Av Hugo Alfvén(LP, Album) | 1984 | Bluebell Of Sweden |
| 61 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Iwa Sörenson, Birgitta Svendén, Christer Solén, Rolf Leanderson , Körer & Norrköpings Symfoniorkester, Gustaf Sjökvist – Herrens bön | 1983 | Bluebell Of Sweden |
| 62 |  |
Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Debussy, Alfvén y Enescu – Pequeñas Formas Musicales(LP, Compilation, Stereo) | 1983 | Philips |
| 63 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Gösta Nystroem, Göteborgs Symfoniker, Sixten Ehrling – Festspel Op. 25, Midsommarvaka Op. 19, Sinfonia Expressiva | 1980 | Philips |
| 64 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Elisabeth Söderström, Gösta Winbergh, Stockholms Filharmoniska Orkester, Stig Westerberg – Symfoni Nr 4 "Från Havsbandet" | 1979 | Bluebell Of Sweden |
| 65 |  |
Alfvén, Scriabin, Busoni, Debussy, Inger Wikström – Inger Wikström, Piano(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1979 | Bluebell Of Sweden |
| 66 |  |
И. Брамс, X. Альвен, Я. Сибелиус, Д. Шостакович - Стокгольмский Филармонический Оркестр, Г. Рождественский – Гастроли Стокгольмского Филармонического Оркестра В Ленинграде(2×LP, Stereo) | 1979 | Мелодия |
| 67 |  |
Hugo Alfvén / Sibelius / Grieg / John Ogdon Piano / New Philharmonia Orchestra, London / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Paavo Berglund – Midsommarvaka av Hugo Alfvén, Sibelius Finlandia och Griegs Pianokonsert | 1978 | His Master's Voice |
| 68 |  |
Festspel / Midsommarvaka / Dalarapsodi | 1977 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 69 |  |
Alfvén, Enescu, Liszt, Ravel - National Philharmonic Orchestra / Ch. Gerhardt / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / O. Danon / Orchestra Dell'Opera Di Stato Di Vienna / V. Desarzens / Orchestra Filarmonica Di Roma / R. Leibowitz – Rapsodie(LP) | 1977 | RCA |
| 70 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Lars Roos – Skärgårdsglitter (Hugo Alfvéns Pianomusik) | 1977 | Philips |
| 71 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Kurt Atterberg, Suska Smoliansky, Oskar Lindberg (2), Nils Eriksson (3) – Alfven, Atterberg, Lindberg(LP, Stereo) | 1977 | Telestar |
| 72 |  |
Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Franz Liszt, George Enescu, Hugo Alfvén, Emmanuel Chabrier – Four Rhapsodies(LP, Stereo) | 1977 | CBS/Sony |
| 73 |  |
Alfvén, Mankell, Karkoff, Mellnäs, Hallnäs, Olof Höjer – Skärgårdsbilder / Miniatyrer / Monopartita / Schizofoni / Impressioner(LP, Album) | 1976 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 74 |  |
Bergakungen / En Båt Med Blommor / Midsommarvaka(2×LP) | 1975 | Telestar |
| 75 |  |
Grieg / Alfvén / Jarnefelt, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Berglund – Peer Gynt Suites 1 & 2 / Swedish Rhapsody No. 1 (Midsummer Watch) / Elegy From Gustav Adolf II / Praeludium | 1974 | His Master's Voice |
| 76 |  |
Edvard Grieg, John Ogdon, Hugo Alfvén, Jean Sibelius, New Philharmonia Orchestra – Piano Concert A-Minor (And Other Scandinavian Favourites)(Cassette, Compilation) | 1974 | EMI |
| 77 |  |
Hugo Alfvén - Stig Westerberg, Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester – Symfoni Nr 1 | 1972 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 78 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Stockholms Konsertförening, Sveriges Radioorkester – Symfoni Nr. 3 • Dalarapsodi(LP, Mono) | 1972 | His Master's Voice |
| 79 |  |
Hugo Alfvén, Stockholms Filharmoniska Orkester, Leif Segerstam – Symfoni Nr 2 D-Dur, Op. 11 | 1972 | Swedish Society Discofil |
| 80 |  |
Hugo Alfvén Dirigerar En Skärgårdssägen, Breitenfeld, Symfoni Nr. 5, Sveriges Flagga, Glad Såsom Fågeln, Saeterjentens Søndag (Historiska Inspelningar 1930-48)(LP, Compilation) | 1972 | Cupol |
| 81 |  |
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy / Sibelius, Grieg, Alfvén – Finlandia | 1970 | Columbia Masterworks |
| 82 |  |
Sibelius, Debussy, Grieg, Alfvén, Orchestra Filarmonica Dell'Aja, Orchestra Del Concertgebouw Di Amsterdam, Eduard van Beinum, Willem Van Otterloo – Finlandia - Valzer Triste/ Berceuse Héroïque/ 2 Melodie Elegiache - 4 Danze Norvegesi/ Rapsodia Svedese | 1969 | Fontana |
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Adolf Fredrik Lindblad, Radiokören, Eric Ericson, Jan Eyron, Alfvén, Lundvik, Hedar, Lindberg, Malmfors – Drömmarne(LP, Stereo) | 1968 | Swedish Society Discofil |
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Hugo Alfvén - Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester, Stig Westerberg – Gustav II Adolf - Orkestersvit, Op.49 | 1967 | Swedish Society Discofil |
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Nesa Concert Band, Møller, Halvorsen, Jenkins, Cavez, Alfvén, Gade, Walters, Palange, Mancini, Morrissey, Sibelius, Rimsky-Korsakov – The Nesa Concert Band Plays(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1967 | His Master's Voice |
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Hugo Alfvén - Stig Westerberg, Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester – En Skärgårdssägen / Första Satsen Ur Symfoni Nr. 5 | 1967 | Swedish Society Discofil |
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Hugo Alfvén, Hanser Lina Göransson – Romanser(7", EP) | 1965 | His Master's Voice |
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I Våra Hjärtan(LP, Compilation) | 1965 | Telestar |
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Alfvén, Nils Grevillius, Stockholms Filharmoniska Orkester – Symfoni Nr 3 E Dur | 1964 | Swedish Society Discofil |
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Hugo Alfvén, Kungl. Hovkapellet – Den Förlorade Sonen ● Bergakungen | 1964 | Swedish Society Discofil |
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Alfvén, Stockholms Filharmoniska Orkester, Gunilla Af Malmborg ∙ Sven Erik Vikström, Nils Grevillius – Symfoni Nr 4 C-Moll Op 39 | 1963 | Decca |
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The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy / Grieg / Alfvén / Sibelius / The Mormon Tabernacle Choir / Liszt / Enesco – Finlandia / Rhapsodies(Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel, Compilation) | 1963 | Columbia Masterworks |
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R. Addinsell - H. Bath - H. Alfven - Georges Vincent, L'Orchestre Des Concerts Promenade, Fred Hendrik – Concerto De Varsovie / Cornish Rhapsody / Rhapsodie Suédoise N° 1 | 1962 | Guilde Internationale Du Disque |
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Jean Sibelius / Edvard Grieg / Hugo Alfvén - The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy, Mormon Tabernacle Choir – Finlandia | 1960 | Columbia Masterworks |
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Hugo Alfvén, Kungl. Hovkapellet – Midsommarvaka | 1959 | His Master's Voice |
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Grieg, Halvorsen, Svendsen, Nielsen, Alfvén, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Øivin Fjeldstad – Scandinavian Twilight Concert | 1958 | Philips |
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Hugo Alfvén, Kungliga Hovkapellet – Midsommarvaka, Bergakungen | 1957 | Swedish Society Discofil |
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Festspel Op.25, Dalarapsodi Op.48, Den Förlorade Sonen | 1957 | Swedish Society Discofil |
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The Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy / Sibelius, Grieg, Alfven – Finlandia | 1956 | Columbia Masterworks |
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Roslagspolketta / Roslagsvår(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | 1956 | Philips |
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Hugo Alfvén, Ulla-Bella – Roslagspolketta / Roslagsvår(7", 45 RPM, Single) | 1956 | Philips |
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John Hollingsworth, Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Svendsen, Alfven, Nielsen, Sibelius – Carnival in Paris / Elegy From "Gustav II Adolf" Suite / Midsummer Vigil / Dance of The Cockerels From "Maskarade" / Romance In C Major For String | 1955 | Parlophone |
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Hugo Alfvén / Ture Rangström – Midsummer Vigil (Swedish Rhapsody) / The Mountain King (A Ballet Pantomime) / King Eric’s Songs / Divertimento Elegiaco | 1955 | Westminster |
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Hugo Alfvén / Edvard Grieg - Eugene Ormandy, The Philadelphia Orchestra – Swedish Rhapsody / Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 (Selections)(LP, 10", Album, Mono) | 1953 | Columbia Masterworks |
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Hugo Alfven / Edvard Grieg - The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Thor Johnson – Midsommarvaka "Svensk Rapsodi" (Midsummer Vigil - Swedish Rhapsody) (Opus 19) / Sigurd Jorsalfar Orchestral Suite (Opus 56) | 1951 | London Records |
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Alfvén, Grieg, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra • Thor Johnson • Philharmonia Orchestra • Anatole Fistoulari – Midsummer Vigil / Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 • Sigurd Jorsalfar • Norwegian Dances(12×File, MP3, Mono) | - | Naxos Classical Archives |
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Sibelius • Grieg • Nielsen • Järnefelt • Alfvén • Leifs, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen – A Nordic Festival (Nordiska Mästerverk)(CD, Album, Reissue) | - | Sony Classical |
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Hugo Alfvén, Lars-Erik Larsson, Helsingborgs Symfoniorkester, Sten Frykberg, Hans-Peter Frank – En Bygdesaga / Symfoni Nr 1(LP, Stereo) | - | Sterling (2) |
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The Prodigal Son / Dalecarlian Rhapsody / Festival For Full Orchestra(LP, Mono) | - | Westminster |
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Grofé / Alfvén - Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra – Grand Canyon Suite / Swedish Rhapsody(LP, Stereo) | - | CBS Classics |
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Sibelius, Stockholm Radio Symphony Orchestra / Alfvén, Royal Court Orchestra – Sibelius: Stormen / Alfvén: Bergakungen(LP, Stereo) | - | Swedish Society Discofil |
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Gregory Maytan, Nicole Lee (6), Amanda Maier, Jean Sibelius, Armas Järnefelt, Hugo Alfvén, Edvard Grieg – Scandinavia II(CDr, ) | - | Not On Label (Gregory Maytan Self-released) |
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Grieg / Alfvén / Jarnefelt, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Paavo Berglund – Peer Gynt Suites 1 & 2 / Swedish Rhapsody No. 1 (Midsummer Watch) / Elegy From Gustav Adolf II / Praeludium(CD, Album) | - | EMI Eminence |
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Hugo Alfvén, Stefan Lindgren (3) – Complete Piano Music(SACD, Hybrid, Stereo, Album) | - | Opus 3 (2) |
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Hugo Alfvén, Jean Sibelius, Stig Westerberg – Midsummer Vigil, Op. 19 / The Mountain King, Op. 17 / Incidental Music to "The Tempest", Op. 109(LP, Stereo) | - | Westminster |
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Festspel, Op. 25(7", 45 RPM) | - | Telefunken |
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R. Addinsell - H. Bath - H. Alfven - Georges Vincent, L'Orchestre Des Concerts Promenade, Fred Hendrik – Concerto Di Varsavia / Rapsodia di Cornovaglia / Rhapsodie Svedese N° 1(10", 33 ⅓ RPM) | - | Concert Hall |
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Midsommarvaka(7", 45 RPM, Single) | - | Telefunken |
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H. Alfvén, Wiener Symphoniker – Midsommarvaka Op.19 (Schwedische Rhapsodie Nr.1)(7", Single) | - | Philips |
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Grieg / Sibelius / Alfven – Direction : Jean Fournet / Eduard van Beinum / Øivin Fjeldstad – Peer Gynt / Finlandia · Valse Triste / Rhapsodie Suedoise(LP, Compilation) | - | Philips |
Videos featuring Hugo Alfven
Lars-Erik Larsson: Symphony No.1. Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra. Recorded in 1982.
Lars-Erik Larsson (1908-1986) was a Swedish composer. He completed this, his first symphony, in 1928 at the age of 19. Although not a prolific composer in terms of total works, he wrote works that exhibited an eclectic style that ranged from modern aton
Hugo Alfvén : Symphony No. 5 in A minor Op. 54 (1942-53)
I. Lento – Allegro non troppo
II. Andante
III: Lento – Allegro – Presto molto agitato
IV: Finale: Allegro con brio.
Performed by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Neeme Järvi.
Alfven: Symphonies and Rhapsodies (The)
℗ 2004 BIS
Released on: 2004-09-0
">Midsommarvaka, Op. 19: Midsommarvaka (Midsummer Vigil) , Op. 19, "Swedish Rhapsody No.1"
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Midsommarvaka, Op. 19: Midsommarvaka (Midsummer Vigil) , Op. 19, "Swedish Rhapsody No.1" · Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra · Neeme Järvi
Alfven: Symphonies and Rhapsodies (The)
℗ 2004 BIS
Released on: 2004-09-0
Hugo Alfvén - Bergakungen, balett-pantomim, Op. 37, R99 (1/2)
Hugo Alfvén
Bergakungen, balett-pantomim, Op. 37, R99
Besvärjelse - Trollflickans dans
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Niklas Willén
Hugo Alfén: En bygdesaga Svit för orkester/A Country Tale, Suite for Orchestra. (1946)
Hugo Alfén (1872-1960) remains one of the foremost classical composers in Swedish history. He completed over 200 works in his lifetime. In addition, he was a conductor, violinist, painter, and writer. This work was an adaptation of music he composed
Alfven: Symphonies and Rhapsodies (The)
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">Uppsala Rhapsody, Op. 24 "Swedish Rhapsody No. 2": Upsala-rapsodi (Uppsala Rhapsody) , Op. 24,...
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Uppsala Rhapsody, Op. 24 "Swedish Rhapsody No. 2": Upsala-rapsodi (Uppsala Rhapsody) , Op. 24, "Swedish Rhapsody No. 2" · Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra · Neeme Järvi
Alfven: Symphonies and Rhapsodies (The)
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Alfven: Symphonies and Rhapsodies (The)
℗ 2004 BIS
Released on: 2004-09-01
Orchestra: Stock
">Dalarapsodi (Dalecarlian Rhapsody) , Op. 47, "Swedish Rhapsody No. 3"
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Dalarapsodi (Dalecarlian Rhapsody) , Op. 47, "Swedish Rhapsody No. 3" · Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra · Neeme Järvi
Alfven: Symphonies and Rhapsodies (The)
℗ 2004 BIS
Released on: 2004-09-01
Orchestra: Stock
Hugo Alfvén - Bergakungen, balett-pantomim, Op. 37, R99 (2/2)
Hugo Alfvén
Bergakungen, balett-pantomim, Op. 37, R99
Sommarregn - Vallflickans dans
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Niklas Willén
En skärgårdssägen, Op. 20: En skargardssagen (a Legend of the Skerries) , Op. 20 (a Tale from...
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En skärgårdssägen, Op. 20: En skargardssagen (a Legend of the Skerries) , Op. 20 (a Tale from the Archipelago) · Iceland Symphony Orchestra · Petri Sakari
Alfven: Swedish Rhapsodies Nos. 1-3 / En Skargardssagen /
Hugo Alfvén : Bergakungen (The Mountain King), Ballet pantomime in three acts Op. 37 (1916-23)
Act I
Scene 1 00:00-17:05
I. The herdsboy and the herdsmaid
II. The gathering
III. The first dance
IV. The second dance
V. The third dance.
Scene 2 17:05-35:50
VI. Sea maidens and trolls, the first dance
VII. The second dance
VIII. Dance of the little tr
Sergiu Comissiona conducts Alfven's Swedish Rhapsody #1
Sergiu Comissiona conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Sergiu Comissiona conducts Enescu's Romanian Rhapsody #2
Sergiu Comissiona conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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