Julius Bechgaard

Julius Andreas Bechgaard (19 December 1843 different 22 December – 4 March 1917) was a Danish composer of piano pieces, songs, and operas. Bechgaard was born in Copenhagen. His best known opera, Frode, shows the influence of Wagner. He died aged 73 in Frederiksberg. Works *op. 60: Troldbunden (Song with lyrics by A. Wallén, manuscript) *Velsign vort Hjem (Song for Men’s Choir with lyrics by Vilhelm Gregersen, manuscript) *Sømandsliv (Sailor’s Farewell, song cycle) *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 11 May 1893 in Copenhagen) *Frau Inge (opera, premiered 1894, in Prague) *Kender du Danmark (songs, with lyrics by Oscar Madsen, 1866–1902) Notes External links *Photo * http://www.gravsted.dk/person.php?navn=juliusbechgaard Julius Bechgaard at www.gravsted.dk Grave site *