Kjell Roikjer was a Danish

Denmark

Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...

 composer and bassoonist who for more than 30 years was a member of the Royal Danish Orchestra

Royal Danish Orchestra

The Royal Danish Orchestra is a Danish orchestra based in Copenhagen. The Danish name for the orchestra indicates its original function as an ensemble geared to supplying the music for court events...

(1938–1971). He was a founder of the chamber ensemble "Blæserkvintetten af 1932" (Woodwind Quintet of 1932) and member from 1932 to 1948. As a composer, Roikjer was very productive, writing mostly for small ensembles. He often employed less frequently used instruments such as tuba, xylophone and saxophone.

Selected works

• Introduction and Theme with Variations for Viola Solo, Op.29
• Concerto for Xylophone and Orchestra, Op.34
• Woodwind Quintet, Op.42
• Divertimento for Flute and Viola, Op.45
• Variations, Chorale and Fugue on a theme by Carl Nielsen for 4 Trombones, Op.51
• Variations and Rondo on a Swedish Folksong for Brass Quintet, Op.53
• 10 Inventions for 2 Tubas, Op.55
• Variations and Finale on a Norwegian Folksong for Brass Quintet, Op.56
• Scherzo for Brass Quintet, Op.53
• Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra, Op.61
• Capriccio for Tuba and Orchestra, Op.66
• Sonata for Tuba and Piano, Op.68
• Andante for Tuba and Piano, Op.65
• Tonal Miniature Pieces in All Keys for Tuba and Piano, Op.75
• Concerto for Bassoon and String Orchestra, Op.90