Composer

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Wilhelm Peterson-Berger

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1934

Average_duration

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17:06

Frösöblomster, suite for orchestra No. 1, is a composition by Swedish composer Wilhelm Peterson-Berger. It was composed in 1896 and premiered in Stockholm on February 26, 1897. The suite consists of five movements, each of which is named after a flower found on the island of Frösön in northern Sweden. The first movement, "Midsommarvaka" (Midsummer Vigil), is a lively and energetic piece that captures the festive spirit of the Swedish midsummer celebration. The second movement, "En sommardag" (A Summer Day), is a pastoral and idyllic piece that evokes the tranquility and beauty of a summer day in the countryside. The third movement, "Vid Frösö kyrka" (At Frösö Church), is a solemn and contemplative piece that reflects the composer's love for the ancient church on the island of Frösön. The fourth movement, "Danslek" (Dance Game), is a playful and rhythmic piece that captures the joy and exuberance of a traditional Swedish folk dance. The final movement, "Ungersven och jungfru" (Young Man and Maiden), is a romantic and lyrical piece that tells the story of a young couple in love. The suite as a whole is characterized by its use of folk melodies and its evocation of the natural beauty and cultural traditions of northern Sweden. Peterson-Berger was a leading figure in the Swedish national romantic movement, which sought to create a distinctively Swedish style of music that drew on the country's folk traditions and natural landscape. Frösöblomster is one of his most popular and enduring works, and it remains a beloved part of the Swedish classical music repertoire.

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