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HUGO ALFVÉN (1872 - 1960)
A Swedish composer, conductor and violinist, Alfvén was born and had his musical training in Stockholm. He wrote a considerable amount of orchestral, choral, vocal and chamber music.
Orchestral Music
Alfvén is probably best known outside Sweden for his Swedish Rhapsody No. 1, Midsummer Vigil (Midsommarvaka); this was followed by two further Swedish Rhapsodies—Uppsala Rhapsody and Dalecarlian Rhapsody. His five symphonies (in common with his vocal and chamber music) are less widely known. He himself set particular store by his first four symphonies, written in 1897, 1897–98, 1905 and 1918–19 respectively. The third of these was written in Italy, and the fourth has the programmatic title ‘Från havsbandet’ (‘From the Outskirts of the Archipelago’). His fifth and final symphony was completed in 1953. His own close association with his native country is heard in his En skärgårdssägen (‘Legend of the Skerries’), the darker counterpart to his Midsummer Vigil.
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ADAGIO CHILLOUT |
Naxos 8.556783 |
Orchestral
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ALBINONI / BARBER / HANDEL (UK) |
Naxos 8.554584 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN, H.: Bergakungen (The Mountain King), Op. 37 (Rybrant) |
Swedish Society SCD1106 |
Ballet
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ALFVÉN, H.: Festspel / Midsommarvaka / Svensk rapsodi No. 3 (Westerberg, Alfvén) |
Swedish Society SLT33145 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN, H.: Gustav II Adolf (Swedish Radio Symphony, Westerberg) (1967) |
Swedish Society SLT33173 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN, H.: Midsommarvaka / Bergakungen Suite / King Erik's Songs / Divertimento elegiaco (Royal Swedish Orchestra, Alfven, Westerberg) (1954) |
Naxos Classical Archives 9.80733 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN, H.: Midsummer Vigil / Den forlorade sonen / Bergakungen / Festspel (Alfven, Westerberg) (1954-1957) |
Swedish Society SCD1003 |
Orchestral
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ALFVÉN, H.: Skärgårdssägen (En) / Symphony No. 5 (Swedish Radio Symphony, Westerberg) |
Swedish Society SLT33174 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN, H.: Symphony No. 2 / Uppsala Rhapsody (Rybrant, Segerstam) |
Swedish Society SCD1102 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN, H.: Symphony No. 3 / Dalacarlian Rhapsody (Grevillius, Westerberg) |
Swedish Society SCD1103 |
Orchestral
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ALFVÉN, H.: Symphony No. 4, "Från havsbandet" (Malmborg, Vikström, Stockholm Philharmonic, Grevillius) |
Swedish Society SLT33186 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN: Midsummer Vigil (Sweden Only) |
Naxos 8.555852 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN: Symphony No. 1 / Uppsala Rhapsody / Mountain King |
Naxos 8.553962 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN: Symphony No. 2 / The Prodigal Son |
Naxos 8.555072 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN: Symphony No. 3 / Legend of the Skerries |
Naxos 8.553729 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN: Symphony No. 4, Op. 39 / Festival Overture, Op. 52 |
Naxos 8.557284 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN: Symphony No. 5 |
Naxos 8.557612 |
Orchestral
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ALFVEN: Synnove Solbakken / En Bygdesaga / Elegie |
Naxos 8.557828 |
Orchestral
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BJORLING, Jussi: Bjorling Collection, Vol. 7: Swedish National Romantic Songs (1929-1953) |
Naxos Historical 8.110791 |
Vocal
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Children (Classical Favourites for) - Teddy Bear at the Concert Orkesterimusiikin suosikkeja lapsille (Nallekarhu konsertissa) |
Ondine ODE927-2 |
Orchestral
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Choral Concert: Eric Ericson Chamber Choir - NORMAN, L. / BACH, J.S. / BRAHMS, J. / POULENC, F. / SANDSTROM, S.-D. (Swedish Choral Society, Vol. 1) |
Naxos 8.572337 |
Choral - Secular
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Choral Concert: Maria Choir - ALFVEN, H. / WIDEEN , I. / GUNNEFLO, K.-G. / STRANDSJO, G. / LIDHOLM, I. / PART, A. (Omnes Gentes) |
Proprius PRCD9084 |
Instrumental
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Choral Concert: Mats Nilssons Vocal Ensemble - MONTEVERDI, C. / POULENC, F. / PETERSON-BERGER, W. / JOHANSON, S.E. / WERLE, L.J. / (Sweden) |
Proprius PRCD9172 |
Choral - Secular
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Choral Concert: Orphei Drangar - ALFVEN, H. / SODERMAN, A. / JOSEPHSON, J.A. / MYRBERG, A.M. / OLSSON, O. (Orphei Drangar and Eric Ericson) |
Swedish Society SCD1009 |
Choral - Secular
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Choral Concert: Orphei Drangar - HAEFFNER, J.C.F. / WESTERMARK, O. / GEIJER, E.G. / LINDBLAD, O.J. (Ett Bondbrollop) (Orphei Drangar) |
Proprius PRCD9046 |
Choral - Secular
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Choral Concert: Rilke Ensemble - BACK, S.-E. / WIKANDER, D. / HAKANSON, K. / LINDBERG, O. / AHLEN, W. / ALFVEN, H. / ALMQVIST, C.J.L. (The Short Life) |
Swedish Society SCD1112 |
Choral - Secular
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Choral Concert: Stockholm Academic Male Chorus - PRINCE GUSTAF / BELLMAN, C.M. / ALFVÉN, H. / TÖRNUDD, H. / PALMGREN, S. / SÖDERMAN, A. / GRIEG, E. |
Swedish Society SLT33154 |
Choral - Secular
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CLASSIC SWOON |
Naxos 8.578046-47 |
Orchestral
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CLASSICAL CHILL 1 - The Ultimate Collection |
Naxos 8.570171-72 |
Orchestral
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FANGA DAGEN (Seize the Day) |
Naxos 8.578216 |
Orchestral
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FARINGER, Solveig: Scandinavian Lieder |
Swedish Society SCD1049 |
Vocal
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FLUTE MOMENTS |
Naxos 8.557788 |
Orchestral
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IN BALANCE WITH CLASSICAL MUSIC |
Naxos 8.503180DK |
Orchestral
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IN MEMORIAM - MUSIC FOR SOLEMN OCCASIONS |
Naxos 8.553435 |
Orchestral
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JUSSI BJÖRLING MEMORIAL CONCERT |
Swedish Society SLT33275-76 |
Vocal
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KLASSISKA PÄRLOR |
Swedish Society SLT33214 |
Orchestral
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LUNDS STUDENTSANGARE: Skona Maj (Beautiful May) |
Naxos 8.557994 |
Choral - Secular
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MIKAELI CHAMBER CHOIR: Om sommaren sköna |
Proprius PROP9910 |
Choral - Secular
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MIRACLE OF SUMMER (THE) |
Naxos 8.557998 |
Orchestral
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Opera Arias and Lieder - VIVALDI, A. / MOZART, W.A. / GRIEG, E. / HANDEL, G.F. / STRAVINSKY, I. (This is Me) (Andersson) |
Orlando Records OR0029 |
Vocal
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Orchestral Music - PETERSON-BERGER, W. / LARSSON, L.-E. / SIBELIUS, J. / GRIEG, E. / ALFVEN, H. (Nordic Favourites) |
Naxos 8.554782 |
Orchestral
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Orchestral Music - SIBELIUS, J. / GRIEG, E. / NIELSEN, C. (Scandinavian Rhapsody) (Helsinki Philharmonic, Segerstam) |
Ondine ODE824-2 |
Orchestral
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Orchestral Music: STRAUSS II, J. / BRAHMS, J. / SAINT-SAENS, C. / RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, N.A. (Kevein savelin) (Segerstam, Gomez Martinez, Saul, Tikka) |
Ondine ODE1077-2 |
Orchestral
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Organ Recital: Mohlin, Erik - MANKELL, G.A. / ÅKERBERG, E. / HUGO, A. |
Proprius PROP9971 |
Instrumental
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Scandinavian Festival |
Naxos 8.550090 |
Orchestral
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SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL |
Naxos 8.571098 |
Orchestral
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SOMMAR I HANGMATTAN - Lugn Musik for lata Dagar (Tranquil Music for Lazy Days) |
Naxos 8.578152 |
Orchestral
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SOMMAR I SVERIGE - Tradition, Ringdans och hogtidston (Summer in Sweden) |
Naxos 8.578151 |
Choral - Secular
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SOMMAR VID TORPET - Hyllning till Naturen och Svensk Folkton |
Naxos 8.578150 |
Orchestral
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SOMMER |
Naxos 8.503045 |
Orchestral
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SVEN GORAN ERIKSSONS - Klassiska Favoriter |
Naxos 8.503135 |
Orchestral
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SVERIGEBOXEN - Filharmoni och folkton |
Naxos 8.503185 |
Orchestral, Choral - Secular
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SWEDISH CHORAL FAVOURITES, Vol. 1 - Gladjens blomster |
Naxos 8.554631 |
Choral - Secular
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SWEDISH CLASSICAL FAVOURITES |
Naxos 8.503153 |
Orchestral
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SWEDISH MARCH FAVORITES |
Naxos 8.554267 |
Orchestral
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Swedish Music for Wind Ensemble (GoteborgsMusiken) |
Naxos 8.555851 |
Wind Ensemble/Band Music
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Swedish Orchestral Favourites, Vol. 1 |
Naxos 8.553115 |
Orchestral
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SWEDISH ROMANCE FOR MEDITATION |
Naxos 8.570303 |
Orchestral
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SWEDISH SUMMER FAVOURITES, Vol. 2 - Sommar, Sommar, Sommar |
Naxos 8.554595 |
Orchestral
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TRIO X OF SWEDEN: Träumerei |
Prophone PCD139 |
Contemporary Jazz
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UNITED STATES SEA CHANTERS CHORUS: Sea Chanters On Tour |
Altissimo 75442270822 |
Choral - Secular
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UTI VAR HAGE - Svenska Korfavoriter (Swedish Choral Favourites) |
Naxos 8.572017 |
Choral - Secular
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UTSKARDGARD - Music from the Beach to the Bay |
Proprius PRCD9038 |
Instrumental
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VARMA RODA STUNDER - Romantisk Klassisk Musik (Warm Red Hours - Romantic Classical Music) (3CD set) |
Naxos 8.503038 |
Orchestral
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Vocal Recital: Bjorling, Jussi - ALFVEN, H. / PETERSON-BERGER, W. / NORDQVIST, G. / KORLING, S.A. / SIBELIUS, J. / ALTHEN, R. (Till Havs) (1957-1959) |
Swedish Society SCD1100 |
Vocal |
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Role: Non-Classical Composer
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