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Johan Svendsen

Johan Svendsen (1840–1911) was a Norwegian conductor, composer and academic musician.

Also recorded as Johan Severin Svendsen.

Overview

Born at Oslo in 1840, died at Copenhagen in 1911.

In detail

Johan Svendsen studied at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. training under Fredrik Ursin is recorded. Adolf Hansen, Nancy Dalberg and Robert Kajanus are recorded as having studied under Johan Svendsen. the recorded working language is Norwegian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are symphony.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎, commander of the Order of the Dannebrog, Medal of Merit in Gold and Order of the Dannebrog.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Johan Svendsen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q336668: Johan Svendsen

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