BIOGRAPHY
Born into a musical family, Valborg Aulin received her early musical education from her grandmother, with whom she studied piano. Her musical abilities attracted the attention of Albert Rubenson, director of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. At the age of seventeen, Aulin began formal studies in composition under his guidance. In 1880, she made her public debut as a pianist in Söderköping, Sweden. Shortly thereafter, she embarked on a concert tour with her brother, Tor Aulin, an accomplished violinist and composer.

Following the completion of her studies at the Royal Academy, Aulin was awarded the Mendelssohn Scholarship, which enabled her to continue her musical education in Paris. There, she studied with prominent composers including Jules Massenet, Ernest Guiraud, and Benjamin Godard. Aulin subsequently established herself as a highly regarded pianist and piano instructor. After returning to Sweden in 1903, she became an active member of Nya Idun, a Swedish women’s cultural and intellectual society.

Aulin’s compositional style has been characterized by its harmonic sophistication and expressive intensity. Her output encompasses a variety of genres, including vocal music, chamber music, works for solo piano, and orchestral compositions. Her music reflects both her extensive formal training and the broader musical influences of her Swedish and French experiences.