Christian Geisler

Christian Peder Wilhelm Geisler (28 April 186919 August 1951) was a Danish organist and composer. He graduated at the Conservatory of Music in the years 1887–1890 of, among others, Niels W. Gade, J.P.E. Hartmann and Gottfred Matthison-Hansen and studied 1895–96 with Max Bruch in Berlin. After his return, he acted as a composer, vocalist and organist. He was a teacher at the United Church Schools and Ingrid Jespersen School. From 1893 to 1911 he was employed as an organist at Reformed Church and from 1911 to 1939 at the church of Garnison. He was a temporary with both Hartmann and Gade, who both embraced his musical attitude. His music is in the same style as theirs, and most of it was composed before the First World War. He composed in many genres. Notable works * Arnes Sange, 3 Songs of Björnetjerne Björnsons Arne, Op. 1 (1889) * Sonatine in G major for piano, Op. 2 (1897) * String Quartet in B minor, Op. 3 (1893) * Foraar (Spring), Poem Cycle for soprano and piano, Op. 4 (1910); words by Christian Richardt * O, welch ein Tiefe for chorus, Op. 5 (1902) * Julekantate for chorus, Op. 8a * Ode til den menneskelige stemme for chorus, Op. 8b * Under Egetræet for soloist, chorus and orc