Hugo Alfvén was born on May 1, 1872 in Stockholm, Sweden. He was a composer, known for Tricks (2003), Sie tanzte nur einen Sommer (1951) and Singoalla - die Zigeunerin (1949). He was married to Anna Lund, Catharina Wessberg and Marie Krøyer. He died on May 8, 1960 in Falun, Dalarnas län, Sweden.