Classical Music, Composer Dateline: February 22
Niels Wilhelm Gade (Feb 22, 1817 – Dec 21, 1890), was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Considered the most important Danish musician in his day, he was a composer, violinist, organist, and teacher.
Gade was the son of an instrument maker. He began his career as a violinist with the Royal Danish Orchestra, and saw his concert overture Efterklange af Ossian ("Memories of Ossian") premiered with them in 1840. When his first symphony was turned down for performance in Copenhagen, he sent it to Felix Mendelssohn, who received the work positively, and conducted it in Leipzig to enthusiastic public reaction in March 1843.
Niels Gade (1817-1890), Danish Composer
Niels Wilhelm Gade (Feb 22, 1817 – Dec 21, 1890), was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Considered the most important Danish musician in his day, he was a composer, violinist, organist, and teacher.Gade was the son of an instrument maker. He began his career as a violinist with the Royal Danish Orchestra, and saw his concert overture Efterklange af Ossian ("Memories of Ossian") premiered with them in 1840. When his first symphony was turned down for performance in Copenhagen, he sent it to Felix Mendelssohn, who received the work positively, and conducted it in Leipzig to enthusiastic public reaction in March 1843.