During his lifetime, Hugo AlfvÃ©n became known as one of Sweden's principal composers of his time, with works that struck a chord with a wide audience. As a result of his popularity, a nationwide collection was held in celebration of his 70th birthday in 1942, with the proceeds used to build AlfvÃ©ngÃ¥rden, the composer's home during his final years. Now, 80 years later, Elin Rombo and Peter Friis Johansson are releasing their tribute to AlfvÃ©n's 150th anniversary, recorded at AlfvÃ©ngÃ¥rden using the composer's own piano. AlfvÃ©n is primarily known for his orchestral music - including the ubiquitous Swedish Rhapsody No. 1 - and as a composer of choral music. As befits the setting, the focus of the present disc is on more intimate works, however - namely songs and piano pieces. Some of the pieces are closely related to the venue - Fyra lÃ¥tar frÃ¥n Leksand (Four Tunes from Leksand) is a piano version of folk tunes collected from a local fiddler and SÃ¥ tag mit hjerte ('So take my heart'), AlfvÃ©n's most frequently performed song, was composed there in 1946 as a present to his wife.

Tracklist:

Aftonen (Arr. For Solo Voice & Piano)
7 Dikter Av Ernest Thiel, Op. 28: No. 1, Djupt Hos Friborna Människor Bor
7 Dikter Av Ernest Thiel, Op. 28: No. 2, En Enda Vardt Mitt Hjärta Givet
7 Dikter Av Ernest Thiel, Op. 28: No. 3, Jag Kysser Din Hvita Hand
7 Dikter Av Ernest Thiel, Op. 28: No. 4, Du Är Stilla Ro
7 Dikter Av Ernest Thiel, Op. 28: No. 5, Jag Längtar Dig
7 Dikter Av Ernest Thiel, Op. 28: No. 6, Skogen Sover
7 Dikter Av Ernest Thiel, Op. 28: No. 7, Se, Du Kom Med Jubel Och Sång I Hågen
4 Låtar Från Leksand (After L. Mats): No. 1, Gånglåt
4 Låtar Från Leksand (After L. Mats): No. 2, Dans
4 Låtar Från Leksand (After L. Mats): No. 3, Skänklåt
4 Låtar Från Leksand (After L. Mats): No. 4, Danslek
3 Österlingsånger, Op. 22 (Version For Voice & Piano): No. 1, Bön
3 Österlingsånger, Op. 22 (Version For Voice & Piano): No. 2, Pioner
3 Österlingsånger, Op. 22 (Version For Voice & Piano): No. 3, Minnesskrift
Skärgårdsbilder, Op. 17: No. 1, Solglitter
Skärgårdsbilder, Op. 17: No. 2, Natt
Skärgårdsbilder, Op. 17: No. 3, Böljesång
2 Lyriska Stämningar, Op. 8: No. 1, Svarta Rosor
2 Lyriska Stämningar, Op. 8: No. 2, Sommardofter
Så Tag Mit Hjerte

UPC: 7318599925752
Label: Bis
Release Date: 5.6.22
Format: CD

Hugo Alfven / Rombo / Johansson - At Home With Hugo Alfven (Hybr) (CD)