Julius Andreas Bechgaard (19 December 1843 '' ifferent 22 December' – 4 March 1917) was a

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composer of piano pieces, songs, and operas. Bechgaard was born in

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. His best known opera, ''Frode'', shows the influence of Wagner. He died aged 73 in

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Works

*op. 60: ''Troldbunden'' (Song with lyrics by A. Wallén, manuscript) *''Velsign vort Hjem'' (Song for Men's Choir with lyrics by Vilhelm Gregersen, manuscript) *''Sømandsliv'' (Sailor's Farewell, song cycle) *''Gud signe dig'' (God Bless You song) *''Seks firstemmige sange'' (Six Four-Part Songs) **''Til Solen'' (To the Sun) **''Aftensuk'' (Evening Sigh) **''Hvile'' (Rest) **''Morgenstemning'' (Morning Mood) **''Elverdansen'' (Elfin Dance) **''Blomsterne tale'' (Like a Child) *''Strandby Folk'' (musical play in 4 acts by

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with music by Bechgaard, 1883) *''Frode'' (opera, premiered 11 May 1893 in Copenhagen) *''Frau Inge'' (opera, premiered 1894, in

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) *''Kender du Danmark'' (songs, with lyrics by Oscar Madsen, 1866–1902)

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Julius Bechgaard
at www.gravsted.dk Grave site * 1843 births 1917 deaths Danish classical composers Danish opera composers Danish male opera composers {{Denmark-composer-stub