Gyllenhaal, Aurora

2012/10/18

Aurora Gyllenhaal (1830–1888), Sweden

Lady-in-waiting to the Crown Princess Lovisa. An industrious composer, although she had not mastered written musical notation, which she received assistance with. Her works include a Festpolonaise that was popular at weddings in the late 19th century and a Festmarsch for military orchestra. Most of her compositions have been lost.