Gade's early works, like the "Ossian Overture," were characterized by a 'Nordic tone' inspired by Danish folk melodies and masterly handling of sound.
Critical Reception
Gade marked his String Quartet in F minor (1851) as a "Practice Piece" 12 years after its composition, despite it being considered qualitatively equal to his published Op. 63.
Composer Biography
Niels W. Gade achieved an international breakthrough at just 24 years old with his "Ossian Overture," which won a competition in Copenhagen.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Gade's motto for his "Ossian Overture" was "We are not subject to formulas, for our art is poetry," reflecting his stance against rigid musical norms.
Composition History
The String Quartet in F minor (1851) was Gade's first complete quartet, but despite existing in a beautiful manuscript, it was never published.
Performer Biography
Ensemble MidtVest, founded in 2002, consists of a string quartet, a wind quintet, and a pianist, and resides at the HEART - Herning Museum of Contemporary Art in Denmark.
Composer Biography
Gade spent 1843-1848 in Leipzig, where he quickly rose as a composer, conservatory teacher, and conductor of the famous Gewandhaus Concerts, initially as second conductor to Mendelssohn.
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