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The complete Aksel Schiøtz Recordings 1933-1946 Vol 5

4/25/2007, 24 Tracks, 1:07:57

Featuring

  • Aksel Schiøtz
  • Ulrik Neumann
  • Nils David Larsson
  • Jørn Grauengaard
  • Jytte Gorki Schmidt
  • Knud Vad Thomsen
  • Blicher Hansen
  • Svend Saabye
  • Harald Krebs
  • Herman David Koppel
  • Folmer Jensen
  • Mogens Wöldike
  • Copenhagen Boys Choir
  • Carl Michael Bellman
  • Birger Sjöberg
  • Johann Peter Emil Hartmann
  • Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse
  • Anonymous (Christmas)
  • Andreas Peter Berggreen
  • Niels Wilhelm Gade
  • Franz Xaver Gruber

Did you know?

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Performer Biography

During the German occupation of Denmark in 1940, Aksel Schiøtz's international career was postponed, but he became Denmark's most beloved classical singer.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Many of C.E.F. Weyse's songs on this album, including morning and evening songs, were originally written for orphanage children.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This CD series is a collected edition of Aksel Schiøtz's recordings, with transfers made from early pressings by Andrew Walter, chief engineer of EMI Abbey Road Studios.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

During World War II, Sweden was the only country outside Denmark where Aksel Schiøtz could perform, offering a 'hole in the ice' for artists.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

After a brain tumor operation in 1946 left half of Aksel Schiøtz's face lame, he made a moving comeback recital in 1948, singing as a baritone.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

The patriotic songs by C.E.F. Weyse reflect Denmark's reduction to a 'mini state' after its navy was seized by the British in 1807.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Aksel Schiøtz, the tenor on this album, was discovered by His Master's Voice, London, in 1938, which led to his acclaimed recording career.

Source: Booklet

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