Composer · 1796 - 1868
Franz Berwald
Biography
Franz Berwald (b Stockholm, 23 July 1796; d Stockholm, 3 April 1868). Swedish composer and violinist, son of (2) Christian Friedrich Georg Berwald.
The leading Scandinavian composer of the early 19th century, he is remarkable for his bold and striking invention as well as for his originality in the handling of musical forms.