Ivar Christian Hallström
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Ivar Christian Hallström, born Stockholm
, 5 June 1826, died in that city on 11 April 1901 was a Swedish composer, particularly of opera.
Although he learnt the piano, Hallström was self-taught as a composer. He studied law in Uppsala
and in 1853 was appointed librarian to Prince Oscar
which assisted him in advancing his career as a composer. His operas in collaboration with the librettist Frans Hedberg launched his operatic career, where he was particularly able to use Swedish folk tunes effectively. Hallström introduced a flavour of Gallic wit into his of light operas, many of them based on French libretti. Fourteen operatic works survive.
After many years neglect, Hallström’s operas were revived, in Umeå
in 1986 with Bergtagna, seen also in York
in 1988, and Hertig Magnus at Vadstena
in 1988 and 2000, also broadcast on Swedish television.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, 5 June 1826, died in that city on 11 April 1901 was a Swedish composer, particularly of opera.
Although he learnt the piano, Hallström was self-taught as a composer. He studied law in Uppsala
Uppsala
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and in 1853 was appointed librarian to Prince Oscar
Oscar II of Sweden
Oscar II , baptised Oscar Fredrik was King of Sweden from 1872 until his death and King of Norway from 1872 until 1905. The third son of King Oscar I of Sweden and Josephine of Leuchtenberg, he was a descendant of Gustav I of Sweden through his mother.-Early life:At his birth in Stockholm, Oscar...
which assisted him in advancing his career as a composer. His operas in collaboration with the librettist Frans Hedberg launched his operatic career, where he was particularly able to use Swedish folk tunes effectively. Hallström introduced a flavour of Gallic wit into his of light operas, many of them based on French libretti. Fourteen operatic works survive.
After many years neglect, Hallström’s operas were revived, in Umeå
Umeå
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in 1986 with Bergtagna, seen also in York
York Early Music Festival
The York Early Music Festival is an English arts festival devoted mainly to classical music from the 18th century and earlier. It was established in 1977, and takes place in York each July at various venues such as York Minster, the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall at the University of York and the...
in 1988, and Hertig Magnus at Vadstena
Vadstena
Vadstena is a locality and the seat of Vadstena Municipality, Östergötland County, Sweden, with 5,612 inhabitants in 2005. From 1974 to 1979 Vadstena was administered as part of Motala Municipality....
in 1988 and 2000, also broadcast on Swedish television.
Compositions
- Hertig Magnus och sjöjungfrun (Duke Magnus and the mermaid) – romantic operetta
- Mjölnarvargen (after Le diable au moulin by Eugène CormonEugène CormonPierre-Etienne Piestre, known as Eugène Cormon , was a French dramatist and librettist. He used his mother’s name, Cormon, during his career....
and Michel CarréMichel CarréMichel Carré was a prolific French librettist.He went to Paris in 1840 intending to become a painter but took up writing instead. He wrote verse and plays before turning to writing libretti. His libretto for Mirette was never performed in France but was later performed in English adaptation in...
) - operetta - Den bergtagna (The bride of the mountain king) – romantic opera
- Vikingarne (The Vikings) – romantic opera
- Neaga - opera
- Per Svinaherde (Peter the swineherd) – fairy play
- Ett äfventyr i Skottland (An Adventure in Scotland) - ballet in two acts
- En dröm (A dream) - ballet in one act