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Swedish Classical music is a genre of classical music that originated in Sweden during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by its use of folk melodies and traditional Swedish instruments, as well as its focus on nationalistic themes. It is often considered to be a part of the larger Nordic music tradition. Notable composers of Swedish Classical music include Hugo Alfvén, Wilhelm Stenhammar, and Wilhelm Peterson-Berger.

Popular Songs

The most popular songs in the Swedish Classical genre.
AdventOtto Olsson / Mattias Wager / Stockholm Singers & 1 more
Frosoblomster (Froso-Flowers), Book 1, Op. 16: No. 2. Sommarsang (Summer Song)Wilhelm Peterson-Berger / Niklas Sivelov
Uti vår hageHugo Alfvén / Ann-Christine Biel / Per-Arne Wahlgren & 2 more
BerceuseArmas Järnefelt / Erkki Rautio / Izumi Tateno
Uti vår hageHugo Alfvén / Lunds Studentsångare / Mats Paulson
Advents och julsånger, Op. 33 (Excerpts): No. 1, AdventOtto Olsson / Sofia Vokalensemble / Henrik Arlestrand & 1 more
Suite No. 3, Op. 19, No. 1 (version for 2 violins and string orchestra): I. Prelude: AdagioKurt Atterberg / Henning Kraggerud / Dalasinfoniettan & 1 more
När det lider mot jul: Nar det lider mot jul (Christmas draws nigh)Ruben Liljefors / Orphei Drängar / Robert Sund
Sången, Op. 44: The Song: InterludeWilhelm Stenhammar / Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra / Okko Kamu
Psalm 24 (Goren portarna hoga): Psalm 24 (Goren portarna hoga)Gunnar Wennerberg / Karl-Magnus Fredriksson / Allmänna Sången & 2 more

Albums

The most popular albums in the Swedish Classical genre.
Mörder ohne GesichtHenning Mankell / Ulrich Pleitgen / Ein Kurt-Wallander-Krimi
2007
Wallanders erster FallUlrich Pleitgen / Henning Mankell / Ein Kurt-Wallander-Krimi
2007
Die fünfte Frau (Ein Kurt-Wallander-Krimi 7)Ein Kurt-Wallander-Krimi / Ulrich Pleitgen / Henning Mankell
1998
Peterson-Berger: Flowers From Froso IslandWilhelm Peterson-Berger / Niklas Sivelov
1999
Stenhammar: Piano WorksWilhelm Stenhammar
1998
Papillon - Works for mixed Choir a cappellaHugo Alfvén / Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble / Erik Westberg
2022
The Golden Voice Of Jussi BjorlingCharles Gounod / Francesco Paolo Tosti / Gaetano Donizetti & 7 more
2000
Roman: Drottningholmsmusiken / The Royal Wedding Music of DrottningholmJohan Helmich Roman / Nils-Erik Sparf
2012
Nielsen: Symphony No. 5, Op. 50 - Alfvén: Swedish Rhapsody No. 1, Op. 19 - Järnefelt: PraeludiumPaavo Berglund / Armas Järnefelt / Carl Nielsen & 2 more
2024
Pettersson: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7Allan Pettersson / Norrköping Symphony Orchestra / Christian Lindberg
2018

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Frösöblomster (Flower of Frösö) - Volume 1: SommarsångWilhelm Peterson-Berger / Lars Roos
2:44
När det lider mot julRuben Liljefors / Gote Widlund / Lunds Studentsångare & 1 more
2:48
Piano Sonata in G Minor: II. Romanza: Andante quasi adagioWilhelm Stenhammar / Niklas Sivelov
4:12
Berceuse, "Lullaby"Armas Järnefelt / Jaakko Kuusisto / Lahti Symphony Orchestra
4:11
Psalm 24 (Goren portarna hoga) (Gates, raise your arches)Gunnar Wennerberg / Bengt Forsberg / Peter Mattei & 2 more
2:59
Bilagers Musiquen, Drottningholmsmusique: AllegroJohan Helmich Roman / Uppsala Chamber Orchestra
2:10
Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 11: I. Preludium: Allegro moltoDag Wirén / Bournemouth Sinfonietta / Richard Studt
3:13
Larsson: Pastoral Suite, for Orchestra, Op. 19: II. RomanceLars-Erik Larsson / Stockholms Filharmoniska Orkester/Ulf Björlin
4:44
Bilagers musiquen (Royal wedding music), BeRI 2, "Drottningholmsmusique": I. Allegro assaiJohan Helmich Roman / Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra / Andrew Manze
3:12
Norge I Rødt Hvitt Og BlåttLars-Erik Larsson / Arild Feldborg / Finn Bø & 1 more
2:28
Symphony No. 3 in D Major, Op. 10, "West Coast Pictures": III. Sommarnatt (Summer Night)Kurt Atterberg / Hannover Radio Philharmonic Orchestra / Ari Rasilainen
17:58
Kapitel 1 & Kapitel 2.1 - TiefeHenning Mankell
3:18
Kapitel 3.2 & Kapitel 4.1 - TiefeHenning Mankell
3:05
Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 11: III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace - Trio: Poco meno moltoDag Wirén / Bournemouth Sinfonietta / Richard Studt
2:48

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