Gade, Niels. (1817-1890). Inscribed Portrait Engraving and Signed Diploma.
Large early portrait engraving of the Danish composer, signed and dated 1845 in the plate by the artist G. Weinhold of Dresden and engraved by J. Braunsdorf. To Gade’s engraved facsimile signature, the composer himself has added in ink an inscription dated Leipzig, August 1847. Light toning around the edges, a few light surface creases, overall fine. 10.25 x 13.25 inch [26 x 33.5 cm]. An unusual early portrait inscribed in an especially significant year for the composer.
Together with an 1870 Copenhagen Music Conservatory diploma. Large partially engraved, partially completed by hand KJOBENHAVNS MUSIKCONSERVATORIUM document signed by the important Danish composer, January 1, 1870. The document attests to one Vigge Bielefeldt completing the three year course at the Conservatory with its 11 subject curriculum. Also signed by two other directors of that institution. Fold wear with breaks to creases reinforced rather clumsily on the verso with archival tape. Red wax seal at lower margin. 16.75 x 14 inches [42.5 x 36 cm].
Born in Copenhagen, Gade began his career as a concert violinist, later taking a position with the Royal Danish Orchestra. Mendelssohn, who was much impressed by and premiered Gade’s First Symphony, invited him to teach at the famous Leipzig Conservatory. After Mendelssohn’s death in 1847, Gade was appointed director of the Conservatory and also conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus orchestra. In 1848, he returned to Copenhagen the next year when war broke out between Prussia and Denmark. In Copenhagen, Gade became director of the Copenhagen Musical Society and established a new orchestra and chorus. He was widely regarded as Denmark's most important composer from the mid-Romantic period. He taught and influenced several Scandinavian composers, including Edvard Grieg, Carl Nielsen and Otto Malling. His own music often shows the influence of both Mendelssohn and Schumann.
Gade, Niels. (1817-1890). Inscribed Portrait Engraving and Signed Diploma.
Large early portrait engraving of the Danish composer, signed and dated 1845 in the plate by the artist G. Weinhold of Dresden and engraved by J. Braunsdorf. To Gade’s engraved facsimile signature, the composer himself has added in ink an inscription dated Leipzig, August 1847. Light toning around the edges, a few light surface creases, overall fine. 10.25 x 13.25 inch [26 x 33.5 cm]. An unusual early portrait inscribed in an especially significant year for the composer.
Together with an 1870 Copenhagen Music Conservatory diploma. Large partially engraved, partially completed by hand KJOBENHAVNS MUSIKCONSERVATORIUM document signed by the important Danish composer, January 1, 1870. The document attests to one Vigge Bielefeldt completing the three year course at the Conservatory with its 11 subject curriculum. Also signed by two other directors of that institution. Fold wear with breaks to creases reinforced rather clumsily on the verso with archival tape. Red wax seal at lower margin. 16.75 x 14 inches [42.5 x 36 cm].
Born in Copenhagen, Gade began his career as a concert violinist, later taking a position with the Royal Danish Orchestra. Mendelssohn, who was much impressed by and premiered Gade’s First Symphony, invited him to teach at the famous Leipzig Conservatory. After Mendelssohn’s death in 1847, Gade was appointed director of the Conservatory and also conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus orchestra. In 1848, he returned to Copenhagen the next year when war broke out between Prussia and Denmark. In Copenhagen, Gade became director of the Copenhagen Musical Society and established a new orchestra and chorus. He was widely regarded as Denmark's most important composer from the mid-Romantic period. He taught and influenced several Scandinavian composers, including Edvard Grieg, Carl Nielsen and Otto Malling. His own music often shows the influence of both Mendelssohn and Schumann.