Previous posts for May 1st may be found here: William Lawes (2019), Judy Collins (2020), William Lawes (2021), Leo Sowerby (2022), and Shirley Horn; Kate Smith (2023)
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Hugo Alfvén (1 May 1872 – 8 May 1960) was a Swedish composer, conductor, violinist, and painter.
Short and Swede
The first rhapsody – Swedish Rhapsody No. 1, also known as Midsommarvaka (Midsummer Vigil) – was written in 1903 and is often simply called the "Swedish Rhapsody." It is the best-known piece composed by Alfvén and also one of the best-known pieces of music in Sweden. – Wikipedia
It sounds like Hugo Alfvén had some fun
With Swedish Rhapsody #1,
And it’s more famous, it has been agreed,
Than any other music by a Swede.
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