About Henning Elbirk
Lived 1908 – 1985 (aged 76). Henning Elbirk was a Danish composer.
Henning Bruun Elbirk (8 November 19086 May 1985) was a Danish composer and conductor.
Career He founded the Radio Denmark's Boys Choir in 1929 and went on to lead the choir for the next 50 years until 1979. The choir toured across the world, holding concerts in the Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Canada and Israel. From 1968 to 1979, the choir also toured across the United States. In 1972, the choir sang the American National Anthem in Candlestick Park in front of 62'000 spectators and 35 million TV-viewers.
In 1979, he was awarded the Order of the Dannebrog.
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Who was Henning Elbirk?
Danish composer (1908–1985)
When was Henning Elbirk born?
Henning Elbirk was born on 8 November 1908.
When did Henning Elbirk die?
Henning Elbirk died on 6 May 1985.
What was Henning Elbirk's occupation?
Henning Elbirk was a composer.
What nationality was Henning Elbirk?
Henning Elbirk was Danish.
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