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Svenn Skipper
A list of notable Danish composers: __NOTOC__ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A * Thorvald Aagaard *Truid Aagesen * David Abell *Hans Abrahamsen *Aksel Agerby * Harald Agersnap *Georg Frederik Ferdinand Allen *Robert William Otto Allen * Arthur Ivan Allin *Birgitte Alsted * Herman Amberg * Johan Amberg *Aksel Andersen *Arvid Andersen *Benny Andersen *Daniel Andersen *Eyvin Andersen *Hakon Andersen *Joachim Andersen * Johannes Andersen *Fritz Andersen *Kai Normann Andersen *Sophus Andersen *Lotte Anker B *Erik Bach *Kasper Bai *Frans Bak *Carl Christian Nicolaj Balle *Harald Balslev *Emilius Bangert *Christian Barnekow *Sigurd Barrett * Christian Frederik Barth * Frederik Philip Carl August Barth * Wilhelm Herman Barth *Johan Bartholdy *Rudolph Bay * Julius Bechgaard *Victor Bendix *Jørgen Bentzon *Niels Viggo Bentzon * Nicolai Berendt * Gunnar Berg *Andreas Peter Berggreen *Ilja Bergh *Rudolph Sophus Bergh * Niels Bernhart * Viggo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denmark
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Eyvin Andersen
Eyvin Andersen (1914–1968) was a Danish organist, violin The violin, sometimes known as a '' fiddle'', is a wooden chordophone ( string instrument) in the violin family. Most violins have a hollow wooden body. It is the smallest and thus highest-pitched instrument ( soprano) in the family in regu ...ist, and composer. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. Male composers Danish classical organists Male classical organists Danish classical violinists Male classical violinists 1914 births 1968 deaths Royal Danish Academy of Music alumni 20th-century classical violinists 20th-century Danish composers 20th-century organists 20th-century Danish male musicians {{Denmark-composer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harald Balslev
Harald Balslev cand.theol. (1867–1952) was a Danish writer and composer. Much of his musical output is liturgical Liturgy is the customary public ritual of worship performed by a religious group. ''Liturgy'' can also be used to refer specifically to public worship by Christians. As a religious phenomenon, liturgy represents a communal response to and partic ... in nature. Danish composers Male composers Danish male writers 1867 births 1952 deaths {{Denmark-composer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niels Viggo Bentzon (1986) By Erling Mandelmann
Niels Viggo Bentzon (Copenhagen, 24 August 1919 – Copenhagen, 25 April 2000) was a Danish composer and pianist. Biography Bentzon was the son of Viggo Bentzon (1861-1937), Rector of Copenhagen University and Karen Hartmann (1882-1977), concert pianist. Through his mother, Bentzon was descended from the Danish composer Johann Hartmann and was the great-grandson of the Danish composer J.P.E. Hartmann. From 1938 to 1942, he studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen under Knud Jeppesen and Christian Christiansen. He then taught at The Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus (1945–50) and at The Royal Danish Academy (1950–88). As a pianist, he left many recordings of works by Beethoven, Scriabin, Busoni, Schoenberg, Petrassi and others, though he is mainly known for the interpretation of his own works. Bentzon had also a rare gift for improvisation and, when inspired, could improvise in a single evening a complete piano sonata as well as a suite, so perfect th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Christian Nicolaj Balle
Carl Christian Nicolaj Balle (1806–1855) was a Danish composer and editor of church music; he is noted for his Christmas compositions, including the hymn tune " Det kimer nu til julefest". He was born in Copenhagen, and served as a pastor in Vesterbølle and Nebsager. References *''This article was initially translated from the Danish Wikipedia The Danish Wikipedia ( da, Dansk Wikipedia) started on 1 February 2002 and is the Danish language edition of Wikipedia. As of , it has articles and its article depth is . Task One of the major tasks of Danish Wikipedia is to ensure that ev ....'' Male composers Danish classical organists Male classical organists 1806 births 1855 deaths 19th-century Danish composers 19th-century Danish male musicians 19th-century organists {{Denmark-composer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frans Bak
Frans Bak (born 7 February 1958 Copenhagen, Denmark) is a Danish composer, choral conductor, saxophonist, and pianist. He is a graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Music and has worked as a jazz performer and composer of film music. In 1994, he founded the composer's association Den 3. Vej. He plays saxophone, keyboards, and piano. Bak was a member of the bands Blast, Buztop, Santa Cruz, Det Glatte Lag, and Jazzgruppe 90. He was the leader of a quartet and of a big band that included Bob Berg and Randy Brecker. He recorded with Hans Ulrik on the album ''Fusion''. He wrote the score for the Danish television series ''Forbrydelsen'' and American remake, '' The Killing'' on AMC. He worked on ''Lilyhammer'' on NRK1/Netflix starring Steven Van Zandt, the British adaption of the Ruth Rendell novel '' Thirteen Steps Down'' and in 2015 the first series of ''Doctor Foster'' for the BBC. Bak has scored commercials, short films, and feature films, including three Academy Award-nominate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasper Bai
Kasper Bai (born 1974) is a Danish songwriter, composer, arranger and guitarist. He was born in Hjørring, studied at the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus, and now lives and works in Copenhagen Copenhagen ( or .; da, København ) is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a proper population of around 815.000 in the last quarter of 2022; and some 1.370,000 in the urban area; and the wider Copenhagen metropolitan ar .... He is known for his Jazz/Classical crossover orchestral pieces and his modern use of the Danish "Vise" form. His ensembles include the Kasper Bai Orchestet, the Kasper Bai Kvartet and Cordelia. ReferencesWebsiteof Kasper BaiCordeliahomepageMyspacepage for Kasper Bai Danish guitarists 1974 births Living people Royal Danish Academy of Music alumni People from Hjørring 21st-century guitarists {{guitarist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Bach
Erik Bach (born 5 January 1946) is a Danish composer and writer on music. Born in the small rural town of Mariager, Bach took his diploma in music theory and music history from the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus. As a composer, he claims the influence of Peter Maxwell Davies and other postmodernists. From 1992 to 2001, he served as the principal of the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus. In 2002-03 he took a degree in music technology at Aalborg University Aalborg University (AAU) is a Danish public university with campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen founded in 1974. The university awards bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and PhD degrees in a wide variety of subjects within humanities .... References External links Mere tid til at komponere, tak! (Basunen)Erik Bach (Den Store Danske) Danish composers Male composers Danish male writers 1946 births Living people Writers about music People from Mariager {{Denmark-composer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lotte Anker
Lotte Anker (born 1958 Copenhagen) is a Danish jazz saxophonist, and composer. With pianist Marilyn Crispell, she serves as one of the co-leaders of the Copenhagen Art Ensemble. Musical career Anker studied music at the Copenhagen University from 1980 to 1984. In 1988, she formed a quartet with piano player Mette Petersen, (the Lotte Anker / Mette Petersen Quartet). In 1992, they added trumpeter Nils Petter Molvær. In 1995, she became a member of the free improvising trio Anker, Friis, Poulsen with Hasse Poulsen on guitar and Peter Friis Nielsen on bass. Since 1996, Anker and Ture Larsen have been co-leaders of the 12-piece orchestra Copenhagen Art Ensemble. She recorded the albums ''Triptych'', ''Live at the Loft'' and ''Floating Islands'' with pianist Craig Taborn, and drummer Gerald Cleaver. Discography * '' Beyond the Mist'' ( Stunt, 1989) * ''Being'' (Stunt, 1993) * ''Infinite Blueness'' (Av-Art, 1996) * ''Poetic Justice'' ( Dacapo, 2001) * ''Six Row Barley'' ( Ute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophus Andersen
Sophus Andersen (8 December 1859 – 19 September 1923) was a Danish composer and music critic. Biography Sophus Emil Andersen was born in Copenhagen. He was the son of composer Fritz Andersen (1829–1910). He studied both piano and violin The violin, sometimes known as a '' fiddle'', is a wooden chordophone ( string instrument) in the violin family. Most violins have a hollow wooden body. It is the smallest and thus highest-pitched instrument ( soprano) in the family in regu ... in his youth. He studied composition with composer Thorvald Hansen (1847–1915). In 1890 he graduated and worked for some years as a teacher. From 1892 he was a music critic at the Copenhagen newspaper ''København ''. References 1859 births 1923 deaths Danish composers Danish music critics Male composers Musicians from Copenhagen {{Denmark-composer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kai Normann Andersen
Kai Normann Andersen (11 April 1900 – 24 June 1967) was a Danish composer who wrote film scores and music for stage revues and dramas. He composed songs for over 50 films between 1930 and 1965. In the 1930s and 1940s he dominated Danish film music. He has been called " e of the most appealing personalities of our time in the light music field". Twelve of his songs have been included in the Danish Culture Canon. Connie Hedegaard and Claus Hagen Petersen list him among the 100 most important Danes of the 20th century. Career Andersen was originally a bank clerk, but began composing for revues, studied music, and in 1919 became a full-time musician. He became director of revue productions in Copenhagen before extending his range into film and plays (by Kaj Munk and Kjeld Abell amongst others). He composed songs for over 50 films between 1930 and 1965. In the 1930s and 1940s, he dominated Danish film music. In the 1930s, he contributed prolifically to the score of films directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fritz Andersen
Johannes Fritz Emanuel Andersen (1829–1910) was a Danish organist and composer. He was the father of critic Sophus Andersen Sophus Andersen (8 December 1859 – 19 September 1923) was a Danish composer and music critic. Biography Sophus Emil Andersen was born in Copenhagen. He was the son of composer Fritz Andersen (1829–1910). He studied both piano and violin .... External links * 1829 births 1910 deaths Danish composers Male composers Danish classical organists Male classical organists {{Denmark-composer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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