Niels Gade

Niels Gade (1817–1890) was a conductor, music educator and university teacher.

Also recorded as Niels W. Gade.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Niels Wilhelm Gade.

Born at Copenhagen in 1817, died at Copenhagen in 1890.

In detail

training under Andreas Peter Berggreen is recorded. Jacob Adolf Hägg, Woldemar Bargiel and Just Riddervold Lindeman are recorded as having studied under Niels Gade. the recorded working language is Danish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are symphony.

Employment is recorded with University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. Membership is recorded of Royal Philharmonic Society.

Works named in the authority record are Symphony No. 1 and The Bridal Waltz.

Distinctions recorded are Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Pour le Mérite, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Niels Gade”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q154632: Niels Gade

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