Short bio Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse
Birthday:
1774 in Altona, Germany
Died:
1842 in Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre:
Classical
Period:
Classical, Romantic
Full biography Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse
Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse (1774-1842) was a German-born Danish composer who was an influential figure in Copenhagen's musical and cultural scene during the first half of the 19th century. Weyse was a versatile composer who wrote music in a variety of genres, including symphonies, chamber music, vocal music, and choral works.
Weyse was born in Altona, Germany, and moved to Denmark as a young man to study music. He quickly established himself as a leading figure in Danish music and was a founding member of the Royal Danish Academy of Music in 1825. He served as the director of the academy from its inception until his death in 1842.
Weyse was a conservative composer who was influenced by the classical style of Mozart and Haydn. He was known for his light, elegant melodies and his skillful use of counterpoint. His music was highly regarded in Denmark during his lifetime and was often performed at royal and state events.
Some of his notable compositions include his seven symphonies, his setting of the Danish national anthem, and his choral work "The Song of the Danes." Weyse also wrote numerous songs and vocal pieces, many of which were popular during his lifetime.
Despite his contributions to Danish music, Weyse's music is not as well-known outside of Denmark. Nonetheless, his music remains an important part of Danish musical heritage and is still performed and recorded today.
Compositions featuring Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easy preludes (32) for organ | Keyboard | 1843 | |
| 2 | Princess Isabella | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1840 | |
| 3 | Aftensange (7), for voice & piano | 5:11 min | Vocal Music | 1838 |
| 4 | Rondeau for flute & piano in D minor | 7:31 min | Chamber Music | 1837 |
| 5 | Morgensange (8) for børn, for voice & piano | 2:45 min | Vocal Music | 1837 |
| 6 | Etudes (4), Op 60 | 16:50 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1837 |
| 7 | Easter cantata No. 1 "Hil dig, hil dig, livets morgenrøde" (Hail o hail, thou dawn of life arising) | 27:26 min | 1836 | |
| 8 | Festen på Kenilworth, singspiel | Opera | 1835 | |
| 9 | Allegro di bravura, Op 50 in A minor | 13:47 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1831 |
| 10 | Etudes (8), Op 51 | 19:39 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1831 |
| 11 | Man siger, hjertet har ej rum (They say the heart cannot contain), for voice & piano | 3:03 min | Vocal Music | 1827 |
| 12 | Christmas cantata No. 3 "Jubler, o jubler i salige toner" (Sing and rejoice, o world in thy gladness) | 24:11 min | 1821 | |
| 13 | Signelil, for voice & piano | 3:28 min | Vocal Music | 1817 |
| 14 | Der er en ø i livet (In life there is an island), for voice & piano | 3:02 min | Vocal Music | 1816 |
| 15 | Dybt skoven bruser (The forest roars), for voice & piano | 1:34 min | Vocal Music | 1803 |
| 16 | Symphony No. 7 in E flat major, DF. 123 | 29:49 min | Symphony | 1799 |
| 17 | Symphony No. 6 in C minor, DF.122 | 25:34 min | Symphony | 1798 |
| 18 | Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, DF 121 | 29:18 min | Symphony | 1796 |
| 19 | Symphony No. 4 in E minor, DF 120 | 27:08 min | Symphony | 1795 |
| 20 | Symphony No. 3 in D major, DF 119 (1800 revised version) | 22:32 min | Symphony | 1795 |
| 21 | Symphony No. 2 in C major, DF 118 (1797 revised version) | 23:07 min | Symphony | 1795 |
| 22 | Symphony No. 1 in G minor, DF 117 (1805 revised version) | 23:42 min | Symphony | 1795 |
| 23 | Nu kom der bud fra englekor | 2:15 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 24 | Pilgrimssang: Deilig er Jorden (Pilgrims' song: Lovely is the earth) | 2:56 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 25 | Piano Sonata No. 8 in G minor | 13:43 min | Keyboard | - |
| 26 | Zigeunerdans (Gypsy Dance), for orchestra | 4:17 min | Orchestral | - |
| 27 | Nu titte til hinanden (The Fair Little Flowers Now Peep at Each Other), song | 3:16 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 28 | Piano Sonata No. 7 in A minor | 23:21 min | Keyboard | - |
| 29 | Piano Sonata No. 6 in B flat major | 18:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 30 | Piano Sonata No. 5 in E major | 16:14 min | Keyboard | - |
| 31 | Nu vaagne alle Guds Fugle smaa (Awaken, All God's Little Birds), song | 2:19 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 32 | Påskemorgen slukker sorgen (Easter normning ends all sorrow), hymn | 3:13 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 33 | Retfærd og Frihed (Justice and Freedom), song for voice | 0:36 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 34 | Skøn Jomfru, luk dit Vindu op, song (from "Sovedrikken") | 2:08 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 35 | Sovedrikken (The Sleeping Draught), opera | Opera | - | |
| 36 | Storken sidder på bondens tag (The Stork Is Sitting on the Farmer's Roof), song | 2:46 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 37 | Theme and Variations for piano in B flat major | 14:50 min | Keyboard | - |
| 38 | Tommeliden, for voice & piano | 3:01 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 39 | Velkommen igen, Guds engle sm | 2:34 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 40 | Vor Jesus kan ej noget herberg finde | 3:07 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 41 | Willemoes Kommer hid I Piger smaa (Willemoes. Come to me every maiden fair) | 2:49 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 42 | Et eventyr i Rosenborghave: En elskovserklæring | 3:21 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 43 | Altid frejdig, når du går (Ever Dauntless, As You Move) | 2:02 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 44 | Bliv hos os naar Dagen hælder (Stay With Us When the Day is Almost Gone), song | 3:14 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 45 | Brødre, meget langt herfra - (Brothers, Very Far Away) | 4:15 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 46 | Cat Cavatina for voice & piano | 1:18 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 47 | Christmas Cantata | 24:08 min | Choral | - |
| 48 | De klare bølger rulled, for voice & piano | 3:37 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 49 | Den signede dag (The Blessed Day) | 3:38 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 50 | Den skønne jordens sol, for chorus | 2:55 min | Choral | - |
| 51 | Der staaer et Slot i Vesterled (A castle towers in the west), song for voice | 2:56 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 52 | Det var ridder hr.Åge (Sir Åge rode), for voice & piano | 4:39 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 53 | Du gronne, glitrende tre, god-dag (You green and glittering tree, good day) | 3:26 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 54 | En elskovserklæring, for voice & piano | 21:47 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 55 | En Skaal for den Mo (Here's to the maiden) | 3:02 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 56 | Et Barn er fodt i Bethlehem (A child is born in Bethlehem) | 2:55 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 57 | Natten er så stille (The Night Is So Quiet), barcarolle for voice (or chorus) | 1:38 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 58 | Faedrelands Sang: Duftende Enge (Patriotic song. Fragrant meadows) | 1:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 59 | Gud signe vårt dyre fedreland (God bless our precious homeland), hymn | 2:48 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 60 | Gud skee Tak og Lov (Thanks Be to God), song | 2:53 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 61 | I Fjerne Kirketaarne hist (From the distant church towers) | 3:21 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 62 | I Osten stiger Solen Op | 3:35 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 63 | Jeg har elsket og levet (I have loved and lived), film score | Film Score | - | |
| 64 | Julen har bragt velsignet bud | 2:45 min | Choral | - |
| 65 | Julen har bragt velsignet bud (Christmas Has Brought Blessed Tidings), song | 3:19 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 66 | Kommer hid, I Piger smaa (Come to me, every Maiden fair), song for voice | 1:32 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 67 | Ludlams Hule, opera | Opera | - | |
| 68 | Lysets Engel gaar med Glans (Radiant Is the Angel of Light), song | 3:03 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 69 | Macbeth, opera | Opera | - | |
| 70 | Mit elskte barn (Sweetset infant), lullaby for voice & piano | 2:33 min | Vocal Music | - |
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