Felix Körling

John Felix August Körling (born 17 December 1864, Kristdala — died 8 January 1937, Halmstad) was a Swedish composer, church musician and music teacher. He was the son of August Körling and the father of American photographer Torkel Korling.[1]

Felix Körling
Birth nameJohn Felix August Körling
Born(1864-12-17)17 December 1864
Kristdala, Sweden
Died16 August 1937(1937-08-16) (aged 72)
Halmstad, Sweden
Genreschurch music, children's songs
Occupation(s)Musician, lyricist, composer, music teacher

Körling wrote operettas (Guldgruvan, Sommarflirt, Rubber, and Jockeyen), stage music, and folk songs. Today he is best known for being a highly regarded composer of children's songs.

References

  1. "Felix Körling (1864-1937)" (in Swedish). Levande musikarv. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
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