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.

Above the Mists - Echoes of the Mountain - 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000000Z

On a Summer Evening - 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Swedish Classical Masterpieces - 2025-08-06T00:00:00.000000Z

The Essential Royal Scottish National Orchestra - 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Nielsen: Symphony No. 5, Op. 50 - Alfvén: Swedish Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 19 - Järnefelt: Praeludium - 2024-01-19T00:00:00.000000Z

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