Niels Wilhelm Gade
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Niels Wilhelm Gade was a Danish
composer
, conductor
, violin
ist, organist
and teacher. He is considered the most important Danish musician of his day.
, the son of a joiner and instrument maker. He began his career as a violinist with the Royal Danish Orchestra
, and saw his concert overture Efterklange af Ossian ("Echoes of Ossian
") premiered with them in 1841. When his first symphony was turned down for performance in Copenhagen, he sent it to Felix Mendelssohn
. Mendelssohn received the work positively, and conducted it in Leipzig
in March 1843, to enthusiastic public reaction. Supported by a fellowship from the Danish government, Gade himself moved to Leipzig, teaching at the Conservatory there, working as an assistant conductor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra
, and befriending Mendelssohn, who had an important influence on his music. In 1845 he conducted the premiere performance of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor
. He also became friends with Robert Schumann
.
At Mendelssohn’s death in 1847, Gade was appointed to his position as chief conductor but was forced to return to Copenhagen in the spring of 1848 when war broke out between Prussia and Denmark
.
In Copenhagen Gade became director of the Copenhagen Musical Society (a post he retained until his death) and, establishing a new orchestra and chorus, settled in to a career as the most prominent musician in Denmark. He also worked as an organist; though he lost the prestigious position of organist at Copenhagen Cathedral to J.P.E. Hartmann
, he served in the Church of Holmen
in Copenhagen from 1850 until his death. Gade was joint director of the Copenhagen Conservatory with Hartmann (whose daughter he married in 1852) and Holger Simon Paulli
. An important influence on a number of later Scandinavian composers, he encouraged and taught both Edvard Grieg
and Carl Nielsen
, as well as lesser figures such as Otto Malling
and Asger Hamerik
. He died in Copenhagen.
Among Gade's works are eight symphonies
, a violin concerto
, chamber music
, organ and piano
pieces and a number of large-scale cantata
s, Comala (1846) and Elverskud (1853) amongst them, which he called koncertstykker ("concert pieces"). These products, embraced post-1848 as works of Romantic nationalism
, are sometimes based on Danish folklore
. Apparently Gade never rated "Brudevalsen" (The Bridal Waltz), and assigned it to the waste paper basket from where, it is rumoured, it was rescued by August Bournonville, to become an essential part of a Danish wedding.
He married Emma Sophie Amalie Hartmann, daughter of J.P.E. Hartmann
, in 1852. He remarried in 1857 after her death.
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
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
, violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ist, organist
Organist
An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists...
and teacher. He is considered the most important Danish musician of his day.
Biography
Gade was born in CopenhagenCopenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 and a metropolitan population of 1,930,260 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Øresund Region...
, the son of a joiner and instrument maker. He began his career as a violinist with 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...
, and saw his concert overture Efterklange af Ossian ("Echoes of Ossian
Ossian
Ossian is the narrator and supposed author of a cycle of poems which the Scottish poet James Macpherson claimed to have translated from ancient sources in the Scots Gaelic. He is based on Oisín, son of Finn or Fionn mac Cumhaill, anglicised to Finn McCool, a character from Irish mythology...
") premiered with them in 1841. When his first symphony was turned down for performance in Copenhagen, he sent it to Felix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Barthóldy , use the form 'Mendelssohn' and not 'Mendelssohn Bartholdy'. The Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians gives ' Felix Mendelssohn' as the entry, with 'Mendelssohn' used in the body text...
. Mendelssohn received the work positively, and conducted it in Leipzig
Leipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
in March 1843, to enthusiastic public reaction. Supported by a fellowship from the Danish government, Gade himself moved to Leipzig, teaching at the Conservatory there, working as an assistant conductor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra
Gewandhaus
Gewandhaus is a concert hall in Leipzig, Germany. Today's hall is the third to bear this name; like the second, it is noted for its fine acoustics. The first Gewandhaus was built in 1781 by architect Johann Carl Friedrich Dauthe. The second opened on 11 December 1884, and was destroyed in the...
, and befriending Mendelssohn, who had an important influence on his music. In 1845 he conducted the premiere performance of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor
Violin Concerto (Mendelssohn)
Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 is his last large orchestral work. It forms an important part of the violin repertoire and is one of the most popular and most frequently performed violin concertos of all time...
. He also became friends with Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann
Robert Schumann, sometimes known as Robert Alexander Schumann, was a German composer, aesthete and influential music critic. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most representative composers of the Romantic era....
.
At Mendelssohn’s death in 1847, Gade was appointed to his position as chief conductor but was forced to return to Copenhagen in the spring of 1848 when war broke out between Prussia and Denmark
First War of Schleswig
The First Schleswig War or Three Years' War was the first round of military conflict in southern Denmark and northern Germany rooted in the Schleswig-Holstein Question, contesting the issue of who should control the Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein. The war, which lasted from 1848–1851,...
.
In Copenhagen Gade became director of the Copenhagen Musical Society (a post he retained until his death) and, establishing a new orchestra and chorus, settled in to a career as the most prominent musician in Denmark. He also worked as an organist; though he lost the prestigious position of organist at Copenhagen Cathedral to J.P.E. Hartmann
Johan Peter Emilius Hartmann
Johan Peter Emilius Hartmann was a Danish composer.-Biography:Hartmann came from a musical family of German descent. Although he received his music lessons initially from his father, he taught himself as much as possible...
, he served in the Church of Holmen
Church of Holmen
The Church of Holmen is a church in central Copenhagen in Denmark, on the street called Holmens Kanal. First built as an anchor forge in 1563, it was converted into a naval church by Christian IV. It is famous for having hosted the wedding between Margrethe II of Denmark, current queen of Denmark,...
in Copenhagen from 1850 until his death. Gade was joint director of the Copenhagen Conservatory with Hartmann (whose daughter he married in 1852) and Holger Simon Paulli
Holger Simon Paulli
Holger Simon Paulli was a Danish conductor and composer.Paulli was a violin student of Claus Schall. He joined the Royal Danish Orchestra, and became its conductor in 1864. At the same time, he also conducted the Orchestra of the Cecilia Foreningen, and assumed the directorship of the Copenhagen...
. An important influence on a number of later Scandinavian composers, he encouraged and taught both Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg
Edvard Hagerup Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist. He is best known for his Piano Concerto in A minor, for his incidental music to Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt , and for his collection of piano miniatures Lyric Pieces.-Biography:Edvard Hagerup Grieg was born in...
and Carl Nielsen
Carl Nielsen
Carl August Nielsen , , widely recognised as Denmark's greatest composer, was also a conductor and a violinist. Brought up by poor but musically talented parents on the island of Funen, he demonstrated his musical abilities at an early age...
, as well as lesser figures such as Otto Malling
Otto Malling
Otto Valdemar Malling was a Danish composer, from 1900 the cathedral organist in Copenhagen and from 1889 professor, then from 1899 Director of the Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen....
and Asger Hamerik
Asger Hamerik
Asger Hamerik , was a Danish composer of classical music.Born in Frederiksberg , he studied music with J.P.E. Hartmann and Niels Gade. He wrote his first pieces in his teens, including an unperformed symphony...
. He died in Copenhagen.
Among Gade's works are eight symphonies
Symphony
A symphony is an extended musical composition in Western classical music, scored almost always for orchestra. A symphony usually contains at least one movement or episode composed according to the sonata principle...
, a violin concerto
Violin concerto
A violin concerto is a concerto for solo violin and instrumental ensemble, customarily orchestra. Such works have been written since the Baroque period, when the solo concerto form was first developed, up through the present day...
, chamber music
Chamber music
Chamber music is a form of classical music, written for a small group of instruments which traditionally could be accommodated in a palace chamber. Most broadly, it includes any art music that is performed by a small number of performers with one performer to a part...
, organ and piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
pieces and a number of large-scale cantata
Cantata
A cantata is a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir....
s, Comala (1846) and Elverskud (1853) amongst them, which he called koncertstykker ("concert pieces"). These products, embraced post-1848 as works of Romantic nationalism
Romantic nationalism
Romantic nationalism is the form of nationalism in which the state derives its political legitimacy as an organic consequence of the unity of those it governs...
, are sometimes based on Danish folklore
Danish folklore
Danish folklore consists of folk tales, legends, songs, music, dancing, popular beliefs and traditions comuminicated by the inhabitants of towns and villages across the country, often passed on from generation to generation by word of mouth. As in neighbouring countries, interest in folklore grew...
. Apparently Gade never rated "Brudevalsen" (The Bridal Waltz), and assigned it to the waste paper basket from where, it is rumoured, it was rescued by August Bournonville, to become an essential part of a Danish wedding.
He married Emma Sophie Amalie Hartmann, daughter of J.P.E. Hartmann
Johan Peter Emilius Hartmann
Johan Peter Emilius Hartmann was a Danish composer.-Biography:Hartmann came from a musical family of German descent. Although he received his music lessons initially from his father, he taught himself as much as possible...
, in 1852. He remarried in 1857 after her death.
Works
| Year | Op. | Title, scoring, key, and other details |
|---|---|---|
| 1836 | — | Overture, E |
| 1836 | — | Allegro, A minor, String quartet |
| 1837 | — | Andante & allegro molto, F minor String quintet (2 violins, viola and 2 cellos) |
| 1839 | — | Piano trio, B-flat major |
| 1840 | — | Seht', welch ein Mensch! Hymn. Choir a capella. |
| 1840 | — | Hilf uns, Gott, in unserm Streit. Gebeth. Choir a capella. |
| 1840 | 1 | Echoes of Ossian (Efterklange af Ossian), A minor Overture |
| 1840 | — | Fædrelandets muser, ballet, Johannes Frederik Frølich |
| 1840 | 28 | Piano Sonata in E minor (revised 1854) |
| 1840 | — | String quartet, F major |
| 1840 | — | Fem Fædrelandshistoriske Songs |
| — Hvi synges evigt om Spartaner, Daniel Rantzau. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger | ||
| — En Schweitzerbonde staar aarle ved Strand, Den sælsome Jordefærd. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger | ||
| — Der risler en Kilde i Haraldsted Skov. Text by H. P. Holst | ||
| — Før var der knap skrevet paa dansk en Band, Ludvig Holberg. Text by C. Vilster | ||
| — Paa Sjølunds fagre Sletter. Text by B. S. Ingemann | ||
| 1841 | 2b | Spring Flowers (Foraarstoner), 3 Piano pieces. Revised Version 1873 |
| — Allegretto grazioso, F major | ||
| — Andantino con moto, B-flat major | ||
| — Allegretto cantabile, C major | ||
| 1841 | — | 6 Songs. C. E. F. Weyse |
| 1842 | 3 | Agnete and Havfruerne. Solo, female choir and orchestra. Text by H.C. Andersen |
| — Jeg ved et Slot, dets Væg og Tag, Havfruesang | ||
| — Sol deroppe ganger under Lide, Agnetes Vuggevise | ||
| 1842 | 4 | Nordiske Tonebilleder. Piano 4 hands |
| Allegro risoluto, F major | ||
| Allegretto quasi Andantino, F minor | ||
| Allegro commodo, F major | ||
| 1842 | 5 | 1st Symphony, C minor, Paa Sjølunds fagre Sletter |
| 1842 | 6 | 1st violin sonata, A major |
| 1842 | — | Napoli. Ballet by August Bournonville. (H. S. Paulli & Edvard Helsted) |
| 1842 | — | 3 Songs. Text by Chr. Winther |
| 1843 | 10 | 2nd Symphony, E major |
| 1844 | 7 | In the Highlands (I Højlandet), D major. Overture |
| 1845 | 8 | String quintet, E minor. 2 violins, 2 violas, cello |
| 1845 | 9 | Nine folksongs. Soli and piano. Text by ? |
| 1845 | 11 | 6 Songs. Male choir |
| 1846 | 12 | Comala. Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text after Ossian |
| 1846 | 13 | 5 Songs. Choir a capella. Text by Emanuel Geibel |
| — Der Frühling ist ein starker Held, Ritter Frühling | ||
| — Die stille Wasserrose steigt, Die Wasserrose | ||
| — Wer recht in Freuden wandern will, Morgenwanderung | ||
| — Feldeinwärts fland ein, Herbstlied | ||
| — Im Wald im hellen Sonnenschein, Im Wald | ||
| 1846 | 14 | Overture (No. 3), C major |
| 1846 | — | O du, der du die Liebe bist. Choir and strings. Text by ? |
| 1847 | 15 | 3rd Symphony, A minor |
| 1848 | 16 | Horseman's Life (Ridderliv). 6 Songs. Male choir. Text by C. Schultes |
| 1848 | 18 | Three character pieces, Piano 4 hands |
| — Bortreisen, C major | ||
| — Valpladsen, E minor | ||
| — Hjemkomsten, E major | ||
| 1849 | 17 | Octet, F major, 4 violins, 2 violas and 2 cellos |
| 1849 | 21a | 2nd violin sonata, D minor |
| 1849 | 21b | Three digte. Text by Carsten Hauch |
| — Herr Magnus han stirrer i Vinternatten ud, Knud Lavard | ||
| — Hvorfor svulmer Weichselfloden, Polsk Fædrelandssang | ||
| — Hvi staar du saa ensom o Birketræ, Birken | ||
| 1849 | — | Mariotta. Syngestykke. Text by Carl Borgaard efter Eugène Scribe |
| 1850 | 19 | Akvareller, Piano |
| 1850 | 20 | 4th Symphony, B-flat major |
| 1850 | — | Nordisk Sæterrejse, F major. Lystspil Overture |
| 1850 | — | 3 Songs. Text by H. C. Andersen |
| 1851 | 22 | 3 tone pieces, Organ |
| — Tonestykke, F major | ||
| — Tonestykke, C major | ||
| — Tonestykke, A minor | ||
| 1851 | — | String quartet, F minor |
| 1852 | 23 | Spring Fantasy (Foraarsfantasi). Cantata. Soli, piano and orchestra. Text by Edmund Lobedanz |
| 1852 | 24 | Bilder des Orients. 5 songs. Text by Heinrich Stieglitz |
| — Deine Stimme lass ertonen | ||
| — Milde Abendlüfte wehen, Ständchen | ||
| — Meinen Kranz hab' ich gesendet | ||
| — Ihr habt genug getrunken, Am Brunnen | ||
| — Wenn der letzte Saum des Tages | ||
| 1852 | 25 | 5th Symphony, D minor, Piano |
| 1852 | — | Albumsblade. Piano |
| 1852 | — | 3 Songs |
| - bl. a. | ||
| — Grøn er Vaarens Hæk, Aprilvise. Text by Poul Martin Møller | ||
| 1852 | — | Op thi Dagen nu frembryder. Text by H. A. Brorson |
| 1853 | 26 | 5 Songs. Male choir |
| 1853 | 29 | Novelletter, Piano trio |
| 1854 | 27 | Arabeske. Piano |
| 1854 | 28 | Piano sonata, E minor. Revision of the 1840 sonata |
| 1854 | 30 | Elverskud. Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text by Chr. K. F. Molbech |
| 1854 | — | Et folkesagn. Ballet by August Bournonville. (Acts I and III; J. P. E. Hartmann composed the music for Act II) |
| 1855 | 31 | Folkedanse. Piano |
| 1856 | — | Udrust dig Helt fra Golgata. Text by Johs. Ewald |
| 1856 | — | O du, der du die Liebe bist. Choir a capella. Text by ? (Tidligere version 1846) |
| 1856 | — | Minde Cantata over Fru Anna Nielsen |
| 1857 | 32 | 6th Symphony, G minor |
| 1857 | 34 | Idyller. Piano |
| — I Blomsterhaven, G major | ||
| — Ved Bækken, F major | ||
| — Trækfugle, D major | ||
| — Bytendæmring, D major | ||
| 1857 | — | Baldurs drøm. Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text by Adolph Hertz |
| 1857 | — | Fra skitsebanden. Piano |
| 1858 | 33 | 5 Songs. Male choir |
| 1858 | 35 | Foraars-Budskab. Koncertstykke. Choir and orchestra. Text by Emanuel Geibel |
| 1859 | 36 | Children's Christmas (Børnenes Jul), Piano |
| — Jule-Klokkerne, F major | ||
| — Indgangsmarch, A major | ||
| — Drengenes Runddans, A minor | ||
| — Smaapigernes Dans, E major | ||
| — Godnat! F major | ||
| 1859 | — | Barn Jesus i en Krybbe laa. Text by H. C. Andersen |
| 1859 | — | Minde Cantata for Overhofmarschal Chamberlain Levetzau |
| 1860 | — | Andantino, C-sharp minor. Piano |
| 1860 | — | Albumblad, C major. Piano |
| 1860 | — | Danserinden, F major. Piano |
| 1860 | — | Minde Cantata for Skuespiller Nielsen |
| 1861 | 37 | Hamlet, C minor. Overture |
| 1861 | 39 | Michelangelo, F major. Overture |
| 1861 | 40 | Die heilige Nacht. Cantata. Solo, choir and orchestra. Text after August von Platen |
| 1861 | 41 | Four Fantastic Pieces. Piano |
| — I Skoven, B major | ||
| — Mignon, F minor | ||
| — Eventyr, G minor | ||
| — Ved Festen, B major | ||
| 1861 | — | Piano piece, B-flat major. Oprindelig skitse til Fantasistykke op 41 |
| 1861 | — | Scherzino Akvarel. Piano |
| 1862 | 38 | 5 Songs. Male choir |
| 1863 | 42 | Piano trio, F major |
| 1863 | — | Sørgemarch ved Kong Frederik. d. 7.'s Død D minor. |
| 1863 | — | Holger Danskes Songs. Text by B. S. Ingemann |
| — Ved Leire græsse nu Faar paa Vold. Holger Danskes Vugge | ||
| — Vær hilset mit gamle Fædreland, Holger Danskes hilsen til frænderne | ||
| — Kong Gøttrik sad ene paa Leire Borg, Holgers bortsendelse | ||
| — Jeg frit mig tumled i Verden om, Holger Danskes vej | ||
| — Der klang til Danmark en Kæmpesang, Holgers kamp Burmand | ||
| — Til Rosengaarden gik jeg i Jomfruens Baand, Prinsesse Gloriant | ||
| — Tolv Riddere sad ved Kejserens Bord, De tolv jævninger | ||
| — Faner vifted over Sjolde, De elleve jævningers jordefærd | ||
| — Svart længtes jeg efter mit Fædreland, Holgers Orlov and Hjemfart | ||
| — I alle de Riger og Lande, Holger Danskes mærke | ||
| — Hvor Oberon lever, Ved mindernes kilde | ||
| — Vær hilset mit gamle Fædreland, Holger Danskes Tilbagekomst til Danmark | ||
| 1864 | 43 | 3 Fantasi pieces, Clarinet and piano |
| 1864 | 44 | Sextet, E-flat major, 2 violins, 2 violas and 2 cellos |
| 1864 | 45 | 7th Symphony, F major |
| 1865 | 46 | At Sunset (Ved solnedgang). Cantata. Choir and orchestra. Text by A. Munch |
| 1866 | 50 | The Crusaders (Korsfarerne). Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text by Carl Andersen |
| 1869 | 48 | Kalanus. Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text by Carl Andersen |
| 1869 | 54 | Gefion. Cantata. Baritone, choir and orchestra. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger |
| 1869 | — | Festsang i Rosenborg Have. Choir and piano. Text by Frederik Paludan-Müller? |
| 1871 | 47 | 8th Symphony, B minor |
| 1871 | 51 | Seasonal Pictures (Aarstidsbilleder). Soli, female choir and orchestra. Text by Carl Andersen |
| — Som Skygger i den dunkle Nat, Sommernat | ||
| — Trækfuglen flyver dristigt op, Løvfald | ||
| — Det flagrer mod Bondens Rude, Julekvæld | ||
| — Hvad dæmrer i Øst bag den rødmende Sky, Løvspring | ||
| 1872 | — | Festmusik til den nordiske Industriudstillings Aabningsfest. Choir. Text by Carl Ploug |
| 1873 | 52 | The Mountain Thrall (Den bjergtagne). Cantata. soli, male choir and orchestra. Text by Carsten Hauch |
| 1873 | 2b | Spring Flowers (Foraarstoner), 3 piano pieces. (revised version of 1841 pieces) |
| — Allegretto grazioso, F major | ||
| — Andantino con moto, B-flat major | ||
| — Allegretto cantabile, C major | ||
| 1873 | — | Festligt præludium over salmen "Lover den Herre". Organ |
| 1874 | 49 | Zion. Cantata. Baritone, choir and orchestra. Text by Carl Andersen |
| 1874 | 53 | Novelletter, F major, Strings |
| 1875 | 2a | Rebus, 3 piano pieces |
| — Scherzo, B-flat major | ||
| — Intermezzo, G major | ||
| — Alla marcia, C major | ||
| 1876 | — | Akvarel, A major, Piano |
| 1877 | — | String quartet, E minor. |
| 1878 | — | Capriccio, A minor. Violin and orchestra |
| 1879 | 55 | En Sommerdag paa Landet, Orchestral suite |
| 1879 | — | Festmusik i anledning by Universitetets 400 Aars Jubilæum |
| 1879 | — | Fiskerdrengen leger ved salten Vesterhav, Fiskerdrengen. Text by Chr. Richardt |
| 1880 | 56 | Violin concerto, D minor |
| 1881 | 57 | Nye Akvareller. Piano |
| — Humoreske, A minor | ||
| — Notturno, E major | ||
| — Scherzo, D-flat major | ||
| — Romanza, A major | ||
| — Capriccio, F major | ||
| 1882 | 60 | Psyche. Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text by Carl Andersen |
| 1883 | — | Festmusik til nordisk Kunstnermøde |
| 1884 | 61 | Holbergiana, Orchestral suite |
| 1884 | — | Ulysses-March. Forspil til Holberg: Ulysses von Ithaca |
| 1885 | 59 | 3rd violin sonata, B-flat major |
| 1885 | — | Benedictus and Amen. Choir and organ |
| 1886 | 58 | Novelletter, E major, Strings |
| 1886 | 62 | Folkedanse, Violin and piano |
| 1889 | 63 | String quartet, D major |
| 1889 | 64 | Der Strom. Cantata. Soli, choir, piano and orchestra. Text after Goethes Mahomet |
| 1889 | — | String quartet, E minor. Revision of the 1877 quartet |
| Songs for which the year of composition is not known | ||
| Agnete var elsket, uskyldig and god, Vise om Agnete and Havmanden. Text by H. C. Andersen | ||
| Ak kæreste Hr. Gulds, Farvel lille Grete. Text by F. L. Høedt | ||
| Alt oprejst Maanen staar, Fatimes bytensang. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger | ||
| De Bølger rulle så tungt bysted, Liden Kirsten. Text by J. L. Heiberg | ||
| De hvideste Perler i Havet er spredt, Den Elskede. Text by Carsten Hauch | ||
| Der er saa travlt i Skoven. Text by Chr. Richardt | ||
| Der var saa favrt under Lindens Løv. Text by ? | ||
| Der var så sort i Kirken, Den 19. December 1863. Text by Chr. Richardt | ||
| Der voksed et Træ i min Moders Gaard, Hemming spillemands sang. Text by H. C. Andersen | ||
| En Songs henrykt til sit Hjerte trykker, Sommeren begynder. Text by ? | ||
| Farvel mit elskte Moderhjem! Flygtningen. Text by Carsten Hauch | ||
| Fluen flyver om Lysets Skin, Fluen. Text by Gerson | ||
| Fra kvalmfulde Mure. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger | ||
| Går det, Herre, som jeg vil. Salme. Text by N. F. S. Grundtvig | ||
| Hvad toner gennem Skoven. Text by J. L. Heiberg | ||
| Hvor Elven kækt gennem Kløften sprang, Fjeldbroen. Text by Carl Andersen | ||
| Hytten er lukket, Natten er stille, Serenade ved Strandbredden. Text by Chr. Winther | ||
| Højt ligger paa Marken den hvide Sne, Snedronningen. Text by H. C. Andersen | ||
| I din Haand, du lille blinker, Til min egen Dreng. Text by Ludvig Bødtcher | ||
| I Jesu Navn er Løftets Ord udsagt, Bryllupssang. Text by Johs. Petersen | ||
| Jeg gik mig i den dunkle Skov, Jægerens Sommerliv. Text by Henrik Hertz | ||
| Jeg lader Baaden glide frem, En Situation. Text by Chr. Winther | ||
| Køb Herre, Frugter, liflig i Smag and Skær, Den lille Frugtsælgerske. Text by Gerson | ||
| Lette Bølge! Når du blåner, Barcarole. Text by J. L. Heiberg | ||
| Lærken synger sin Morgensang, Fiskerdrengens Vise. Text by H. C. Andersen | ||
| Min lille Fugl, hvor flyver du. Romance. Text by H. C. Andersen | ||
| Natten er saa stille, Barcarole. Text by J. L. Heiberg | ||
| Naar det dufter sødt fra Blomsters Flor. Text by ? | ||
| Paaske vi holde. Text by N. F. S. Grundtvig | ||
| Rinda min Brud! Skalks Sang. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger | ||
| Rosen sidder på tronen, Rosen. Text by Chr. Winther | ||
| Rød Maanen skinner blandt Stjerner smaa, Havfruen. Text by B. S. Ingemann | ||
| Sig Himlen hvælver saa ren and klar, Martsvioler. Text by H. C. Andersen | ||
| Smaa Violer! O hvor sødt, Violerne. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger | ||
| Som markens blomst henvisner fage. Salme. Text by N. F. S. Grundtvig | ||
| Sov sødt i din Vugge, Vuggesang. Text by Niels W. Gade | ||
| Spillemand spiller paa Strenge, Spillemanden. Text by B. S. Ingemann | ||
| Stæren sad paa Kviste, Naar Solen skinner. Text by Barner | ||
| Tre Rejsende drand fra Herberget ud, Den Eenlige. Text by B. S. Ingemann | ||
| Ved Bækken jeg sidder, Pigens Sang ved Bækken. Text by B. S. Ingemann | ||
| Vi grave dybt i sorten Muld, Bjergmandssang. Text by Chr. Winther | ||
| Vi vandre sammen Arm i Arm, Skovsang. Text by Emil? | ||
| Da droben auf jenem Berge, Schäfers Klagelied. Text by Goethe | ||
| Der treue Walther ritt vorbei, Vom treuen Walther. Text by Uhland | ||
| Fahr' mich hinüber junger Schiffer, Der Gondolier. Text by W. Wagner | ||
| Ich bin ein leichter Junggesell, Der Junggesell. Text by Pfizer | ||
| Lebet wohl, geliebte Bäume. Text by Goethe | ||
| Mein Schatz ist auf die Wanderschbyt hin, Volkslied | ||
| Von dem Felsen stürzt' ein Stein, Das Liebes-Denkmal. Text by ? | ||
| Organ works for which the year of composition is not known | ||
| By Højheden oprunden er. Organ | ||
| Aleneste Gud i Himmerig. Organ | ||
| Andante con moto, D minor. Organ | ||
| Andante, C major. Organ | ||
| Andante, G minor. Organ | ||
| Fra Himlen højt kom Budskab her (i). Organ | ||
| Fra Himlen højt kom Budskab her (ii). Organ | ||
| Hvo ikkun lader Herren raade (i). Organ | ||
| Hvo ikkun lader Herren raade (ii). Organ | ||
| Organstykke, C minor | ||
| Sørgemarch. Organ | ||
| Tonestykke, D minor. Organ | ||
| Trio, C major. Organ | ||
| Trio, F major. Organ | ||
| Vor Gud han er saa fast en Borg. Choral & variations. Organ | ||
See also
- Celenza, Anna Harwell. The Early Works of Niels W. Gade: In Search of the Poetic. Aldershot: Ashgate, 2001.
- Lee, Justin. Niels Gade Programme notes
- Wasserloos, Yvonne: Kulturgezeiten. Niels W. Gade und C.F.E. Horneman in Leipzig und Kopenhagen. Hildesheim, Zürich und New York 2004.
- Wasserloos, Yvonne: „Formel hält uns nicht gebunden, unsre Kunst heißt Poesie“. Niels W. Gade und Robert Schumann – Übergänge zwischen Poetischem und Nationalem, in: Henriette Herwig/Volker Kalisch/Bernd Kortländer/Joseph A. Kruse/Bernd Witte (Hg.): Übergänge. Zwischen Künsten und Kulturen. Internationaler Kongress zum 150. Todesjahr von Heinrich Heine und Robert Schumann. Stuttgart u. Weimar 2007, S. 521-540.
- Wasserloos, Yvonne: “Hearing through eyes, seeing through ears.“ Nation and landscapes in the works of Niels W. Gade, Edvard Grieg and Carl Nielsen, in: Studia Musicologica Norvegica 33 (2007), S. 42-52. http://www.griegsociety.org/filer/1139.pdf
External links
- Niels Gade: Novelletten for Piano Trio, Op.29 sound-bites
- Octet in F major, op. 17 (parts) From Sibley Music Library Digital Scores Collection
- 3 Tonstuecke for Organ, op. 22 From Sibley Music Library Digital Scores Collection