Julius Bechgaard

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Julius Andreas Bechgaard (December 22, 1843 Copenhagen - March 4, 1917 Frederiksberg) was a Danish composer of piano pieces and songs.

[edit] Works

• op. 60: Troldbunden (Song with lyrics by A. Wallén, [1] manuscript)
• Velsign vort Hjem (Song for Men's Choir with lyrics by Vilhelm Gregersen, [2] manuscript)
• Sømandsliv (Sailor's Farewell song)
• 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 May 11, 1893, in Copenhagen)
• Frau Inge (opera, premiered 1894, in Prague)
• Kender du Danmark (songs, with lyrics by Oscar Madsen [1866-1902])

[edit] External Links

• [3] Photo
• [4] Grave site