Composer

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August Söderman

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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3:35

"Bröllopet på Ulfåsa" is a Swedish folk music suite composed by August Söderman in 1864. The suite was premiered on June 6, 1864, at the Royal Opera in Stockholm, Sweden. The suite consists of six movements, each depicting a different aspect of a traditional Swedish wedding. The first movement, "Prelude," sets the tone for the suite with a lively and celebratory melody played by the orchestra. The second movement, "Bridal Procession," is a march that depicts the bride and groom's journey to the church. The third movement, "Wedding Ceremony," is a solemn and reverent piece that represents the exchange of vows and rings. The fourth movement, "Wedding Dance," is a lively and energetic piece that represents the celebration that follows the wedding ceremony. The fifth movement, "Bridal Song," is a slow and romantic piece that represents the bride and groom's first dance as a married couple. The final movement, "Wedding March," is a triumphant and joyful piece that represents the couple's departure from the church and the beginning of their new life together. Söderman's "Bröllopet på Ulfåsa" is characterized by its use of traditional Swedish folk melodies and its incorporation of elements of classical music. The suite is a celebration of Swedish culture and tradition, and it has become a beloved piece of music in Sweden.

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