Emmy Köhler

writer (1858-1925)

Emmy Köhler, born 22 May 1858 in Stockholm, Sweden, died 2 February 1925 in Fresta, Sweden was a Swedish hymnwriter and writer. Among her more famous works is the Christmas carol Nu tändas tusen juleljus[1] and the music for the children's Christmas song Raska fötter springa tripp, tripp, tripp ("Liten julvisa"). The lyrics of the later mentioned song were written by Sigrid Sköldberg-Pettersson.[2]

Emmy Köhler
Born(1858-05-22)22 May 1858
Stockholm, Sweden
Died2 February 1925(1925-02-02) (aged 66)
Fresta, Sweden
Genreschildren, Christian hymns
Occupation(s)composer

References change

  1. "Nu tändas tusen juleljus" (in Swedish). Swedish Film Databse. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  2. "Liten julvisa" (in Swedish). Swedish Film Databse. 1935. Retrieved 13 January 2015.