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Peter Schram

1819 – 1895

Danish opera singer and actor

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About Peter Schram

Lived 1819 – 1895 (aged 75). Peter Schram was a Danish opera singer and actor.

Peter Ludvig Nicolai Schram (5 September 1819 - 1 July 1895) was a Danish opera singer and actor.

Early life and education Schram was born on 5 September 1819 in Copenhagen, the son of grocer Lauritz Fussing Schram (1778–1830) and Marie Sophie Schram née Wexschall (1795–1866). His mother was a sister of the prominent violinist Friderich Thorkildsen Wexschall. He played four instruments before his confirmation and attended Giuseppe Siboni's music school at the Royal Danish Theatre from 1831. Carl Winsløw taught the 14-year-old boy natural declamation of verse (contrary to N. P. Nielsens's more declamatory style), J. P. E. Hartmann taught him music theory and Siboni worked with his voice before Henrik Rung and later Manuel Garcia completed his training.

Schram made his stage debut at the Royal Danish Theatre on 2 April 1834 in a student performance alongside Betty Smidth and Carl Hagen.

Career Schram had his debut in 1841. He was appointed to Kongelige Kammersangere in 1866.

Death Schram died in Copenhagen in 1895, aged 75.

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Awards
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog; Medal of Merit in Gold
Also known as
Peter Ludvig Nicolai Schram

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Schram?

Danish opera singer and actor (1819-1895)

When was Peter Schram born?

Peter Schram was born on 5 September 1819 in Copenhagen.

When did Peter Schram die?

Peter Schram died on 1 July 1895 in Copenhagen.

What was Peter Schram's occupation?

Peter Schram was an opera singer and actor.

What nationality was Peter Schram?

Peter Schram was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Schram

· Wikidata: Q6169151

· DBpedia: Peter Schram

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