Julius Bechgaard
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Julius Andreas Bechgaard (19 December 1843[1] [different 22 December] – 4 March 1917) was a Danish composer of piano pieces, songs, and operas.
Bechgaard was born in Copenhagen. His best known opera, Frode, shows the influence of Wagner.[2] He died aged 73 in Frederiksberg.
Works
- op. 60: Troldbunden (Song with lyrics by A. Wallén,[3] manuscript)
- Velsign vort Hjem (Song for Men's Choir with lyrics by Vilhelm Gregersen,[4] 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 Holger Drachmann with music by Bechgaard, 1883)
- Frode (opera, premiered 11 May 1893 in Copenhagen)
- Frau Inge (opera, premiered 1894, in Prague)
- Kender du Danmark (songs, with lyrics by Oscar Madsen, 1866–1902)
Notes
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External links
- [1] Photo
- Julius Bechgaard at www.gravsted.dk Grave site
- Free scores by Julius Bechgaard at the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)