Friedrich Kuhlau, a German composer, never learned to speak Danish and had only one eye, setting him apart from the Copenhagen elite.
Composer Biography
Kuhlau was known for his restless nature, liking for jovial company, tobacco, and wine, and was described as something of an alcoholic.
Historical Context
Kuhlau became a leading figure in the Danish Golden Age, a period in the first half of the 19th century when arts and sciences flourished despite the country's political stagnation and impoverishment.
Performer Biography
Duo Åstrand/Salo, consisting of Christina Åstrand (violin) and Per Salo (piano), have played together for over 20 years and are dedicated to spreading knowledge of Danish music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Kuhlau was a great admirer of Beethoven and actively fought for new musical ideas in Danish musical life.
Composer Biography
In 1825, Kuhlau met his idol Beethoven in Vienna, where they spent days together exchanging canons and counterpoint exercises, with Beethoven jokingly calling Kuhlau 'der grosse Kanonier'.
Composer Biography
Kuhlau, like his idol Beethoven, never married; music was considered his truest companion through life.
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