Danish Romances

Featuring

Annie Birgit Garde
Henning Wellejus
Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse
Peter Arnold Heise
Peter Erasmus Lange-Müller

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Recording & Production

This album was recorded at Louisiana Humlebek in March 1990, utilizing DigiSound digital technology.

Composer Biography

Henning Wellejus, one of the composers on this album, debuted as a composer in 1943 and has written a great number of works across various genres, including orchestral, chamber, choral, ballet, opera, piano, and songs.

Composer Biography

Henning Wellejus has composed several works inspired by Hans Christian Andersen, including two suites from the H. C. Andersen-ballet "The Swan" and a symphonic fantasy "The History of the Year."

Performer Biography

Annie Birgit Garde has appeared in television and radio, and in about 30 film roles, in addition to her extensive stage career.

Performer Biography

Annie Birgit Garde has been performing romances in recital since 1989, complementing her acting work.

Performer Biography

Annie Birgit Garde, the singer on this album, is an actress who trained at Copenhagen's New Theatre and has performed in all Danish theatres in classical and modern repertoire.