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Peder Gram

1881 – 1956

Danish musician

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About Peder Gram

Lived 1881 – 1956 (aged 74). Peder Gram was a Danish composer, conductor and pianist.

Peter Jørgensen Gram (25 November 1881 – 4 February 1956) was a Danish composer and organist.

Life Gram was born in Copenhagen and studied at the Leipzig Conservatory under Stephan Krehl, Arthur Nikisch and Hans Sitt. From 1908, he worked as a conductor in Copenhagen, and from 1918 to 1932, he led the performances of the Dansk Koncertforening. From 1937 to 1951 he was Director of Music at the Danish Broadcasting Corporation.

He composed three symphonies, a symphonic fantasy, a tone poem, two overtures, a violin concerto, chamber works, piano works and songs.

Works Orchestral Romance No. 1 for Orchestra, Op. 2 Romance No. 2 for Orchestra, Op. 5 (1914) Symphonic Fantasy, Op. 7 (1909) Poème lyrique for orchestra, Op. 9 (1911) Festive Overture, Op. 10 Symphony No. 1, Op. 12 (1914) Avalon, Orchestral song for soprano and orchestra, Op. 16 (1916) Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 20 (1919) Overture in C major, Op. 21 (1921) Min Ungdoms Drøm for tenor and orchestra or piano, Op. 22 Marionet Music for Orchestra, Op. 24 Symphony No. 2 for soprano and orchestra, Op. 25 (1926) Prologue to a Drama by Shakespeare for orchestra, Op. 27 (1928) Suite de Ballet, Op. 32 (1945) Symphony No. 3, Op. 35 (1955)

Chamber music String Quartet No. 1, Op. 3 (1907) Piano Trio, Op. 6 (1910) Canzonetta for violin and piano, Op. 19 Serenade for String Quartet on two Canadian folk melodies, Op. 26 (1927) Pastorale and Capriccio for oboe and piano, Op. 29 String Quartet No. 3, Op. 30 Wind Quintet, Op. 31 (1943)

Solo instruments Bagatelles for Piano, Op. 8 Romance for Piano, Op. 8a Introduction and Fugue, Op. 13 Piano Sonata, Op. 14 (1913) Variations on a theme by Peter Weyse for piano, Op. 15 (1915)

Voice 3 Songs, Op. 1 Songs, Op. 4 (1906) 4 Songs, Op. 11 (1911) 3 Songs for Men's Chorus, Op. 17 Three Danish Poems for female chorus, Op. 23 Intrada Seria, Op. 34 (1946)

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Education
University of Music and Theatre Leipzig, Schneekloths Skole
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog; Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog; Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peder Gram?

Danish musician (1881–1956)

When was Peder Gram born?

Peder Gram was born on 25 November 1881 in Copenhagen.

When did Peder Gram die?

Peder Gram died on 4 February 1956 in Frederiksberg.

What was Peder Gram's occupation?

Peder Gram was a composer, conductor and pianist.

What nationality was Peder Gram?

Peder Gram was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peder Gram

· Wikidata: Q1350253

· DBpedia: Peder Gram

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