Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Swedish composer Hugo Alfvén with this captivating album, released on Naxos in 2007. Spanning a little over an hour, this collection showcases Alfvén's mastery of orchestral composition through two sweeping suites and an élégie. The Synnöve Solbakken Suite, Op. 50, is a pastoral journey inspired by Norwegian writer Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's novel, painting vivid musical landscapes from Sunday mornings in the forest to poignant tales of love and grief. The En bygdesaga (A Country Tale) Suite, Op. 53, delves into the drama and emotion of rural life, with movements ranging from dreamy introspection to the haunting baying of wolves. The album concludes with the Élégie: Vid Emil Sjogrens bar (At Emil Sjogren's funeral), Op. 38, a moving tribute that demonstrates Alfvén's ability to evoke deep sentiment through music. This album is a testament to Alfvén's enduring appeal and his skill in blending narrative and orchestral color.
Tracks
Synnöve Solbakken Suite, Op. 50: I. Sondagsmorgon i skogen (Sunday Morning in the Forest)Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willen
Synnöve Solbakken Suite, Op. 50: II. Ung karlek – Synnove pa sattern (Young Love – Synnove on the Mountain Pasture)Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willen
Synnöve Solbakken Suite, Op. 50: VI. I Solbakken (At Solbakken)Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willen
En bygdesaga (a Country Tale) Suite, Op. 53: I. Introduktion [Introduction]Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willen
En bygdesaga (a Country Tale) Suite, Op. 53: II. Drommeri [Dreams]Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willen
En bygdesaga (a Country Tale) Suite, Op. 53: III. Brottslig karlek – Angest [Guilty Love – Anguish]Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willen
En bygdesaga (a Country Tale) Suite, Op. 53: IV. Svartsjuka – Pastoral [Jealousy – Pastorale]Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willen
En bygdesaga (a Country Tale) Suite, Op. 53: V. Sorgetaget [Funeral March]Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willen
En bygdesaga (a Country Tale) Suite, Op. 53: VI. Vargaskall [Baying of Wolves]Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willen
Élégie: Vid Emil Sjogrens bar (At Emil Sjogren's funeral), Op. 38Hugo Alfvén, Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Niklas Willen
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