Swedish Music

The course is an introduction to Swedish music. It is primarily a historical survey, including close-ups on some important actors (composers, ensembles, singers ...) and periods.

Sweden has always been on the periphery of international musical life, still has managed from time to time to create a prominent presence on a global level in terms of, e.g., classical singers, jazz musicians, and pop artists and producers. But the more regional activities and phenomena are at least as interesting, exemplifying the way a national musical life on the periphery evolves in isolation from or transnational communication with its neighbors.

The course develops historical, aesthetic, and media perspectives on its subjects.

Don't forget to register for the course

If you have been admitted to Swedish Music, Fall term 2026, you may register in Ladok for students between August 5th and November 11th.



Teaching Format

Instruction is in the form of lectures and seminars.


Assessment

Examination is in the form of a take-home examination.

Examiner

Fall semester 2026

Toivo Burlin, Associate Professor

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


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