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Composer of the Week: Gade

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3: Copenhagen Music Society
In the spring of 1848 war broke out between Prussia and Denmark and Gade returned to Copenhagen. Once there, he took it upon himself to re-organise the Music Society, which began to flourish under his leadership. Donald Macleod discusses Gade's contribution to
Denmark's musical life with Bo Holten.
Spring Fantasy (1st mvt) Anne Margrethe Dahl (soprano), Kirsten Dolberg (contralto), Gert Henning-Jensen (tenor), Sten Byrield (bass), Elisabeth Westenholz (piano),
Tivoli SO, conductor Michael Schonwandt Symphony No 4 Danish National RSO, conductor Christopher Hogwood Violin Concerto, Op 56 (2nd mvt) Anton Kontra (violin), Malmo SO, conductor Paavo Jarvi
Hamlet Overture, Op37 Danish National RSO, conductor Dmitri Kitajenko

Contributors

Leadership:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Bo Holten.
Unknown:
Anne Margrethe
Soprano:
Kirsten Dolberg
Tenor:
Gert Henning-Jensen
Tenor:
Sten Byrield
Bass:
Elisabeth Westenholz
Conductor:
Michael Schonwandt
Conductor:
Christopher Hogwood
Violin:
Anton Kontra
Conductor:
Paavo Jarvi
Conductor:
Dmitri Kitajenko
Source: Radio Times

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