About Christian Christiansen
Lived 1884 – 1955 (aged 70). Christian Christiansen was a Danish music educator, pianist, organist, composer, educator and director.
Christian Christiansen was Danish pianist and organist born in 1884.
He was known as a strong supporter of Carl Nielsen's music and used to perform it while touring in Europe. Nielsen's Wind Quintet was allegedly inspired when Nielsen overheard four members of the Copenhagen Wind Quintet practicing Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante in the background of a phone call he made to Christiansen in the autumn of 1921.
Christiansen also headed Royal Danish Academy of Music in 1947–1953. Niels Viggo Bentzon was among his pupils.
He died in 1955.
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Who was Christian Christiansen?
Danish musician (1884-1955)
When was Christian Christiansen born?
Christian Christiansen was born on 20 December 1884 in Hillerød.
When did Christian Christiansen die?
Christian Christiansen died on 19 February 1955 in Copenhagen.
What was Christian Christiansen's occupation?
Christian Christiansen was a music educator, pianist, organist, composer, educator and director.
What nationality was Christian Christiansen?
Christian Christiansen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Christian Christiansen
· DBpedia: Christian Christiansen (musician)
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