I Bröllopsgården

August Söderman who lived 1832-1876 is best known among Swedish choirs for his four part composition “Ett Bondbröllop”, which means “A Farmers Wedding”, written in 1868. And this was presumably during a time when a farmer was someone who owned property and was considered quite wealthy.

The last of the four parts is called “I Bröllopsgården”, and this is what you can click to listen to below. It is one of the more elaborate and demanding pieces a choir can undertake, but when it is mastered the rewards are well worth it.

The lyrics describe how everything is present for a wedding celebration. Plentiful food, music, song and dance.