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Composition year: 1886

Level of skill: Intermediate

Instrumentation: v pf

Category: Solo / Solo + comp

Princess Charlotta ‘Eugénie’ Augusta Amalia Albertina Bernadotte, was born on 24 April, 1830, and died on 23 April 1889 in Stockholm. She was the only daughter born to King Oscar I and Queen Josephine. Her musical training included composition and performance. Musicians and singers were often invited to perform in soirées and concerts held at the Royal Palace. Princess Eugénie composed pieces for this milieu, particularly piano works and songs. She was engaged in charity work throughout her life. Elected as a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 1859.

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