Short bio Herman David Koppel
Full biography Herman David Koppel
Herman David Koppel was a Danish composer and pianist who was born on October 1st , 1908 in Copenhagen and passed away on July 14th, 1998. He was a prominent figure in twentieth century Danish music and is known for his works that express human emotions and experiences. Koppel's music varied from classical to avant-garde, and he was celebrated for his ability to combine both traditional and modern elements in his work.
Koppel was born into a family of musicians, and his early exposure to music helped to shape his career. He began studying the piano at an early age, and went on to study composition in Paris with Nadia Boulanger. Koppel's compositions were known for their expressive power and emotional intensity, and he is best known for works such as "Three Psalms of David" for soloist and chorus.
In addition to his work as a composer and pianist, Koppel was also a teacher, and his students included many well-known Danish composers and musicians. Koppel was dedicated to encouraging the growth and development of young talent, and his contributions to music education in Denmark have been widely recognized.
Although Koppel passed away in 1998, his legacy continues to be felt in the world of music. His compositions are still performed and studied, and his influence on Danish music remains significant. Koppel's life and work are a testament to the power of music to connect people across generations and cultures.
Compositions featuring Herman David Koppel
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Music for Wind Octet, Op. 123 | 4:43 min | Chamber Music | 1991 |
| 2 | Songs (3) for voice & piano, Op. 121 | 6:02 min | Vocal Music | 1990 |
| 3 | Songs (3) for voice & piano, Op. 119 | 10:32 min | Vocal Music | 1989 |
| 4 | Duo, for violin & guitar, Op. 116 | 8:43 min | Chamber Music | 1987 |
| 5 | Prelude to a Symphony, for orchestra, Op. 105 | 5:30 min | Orchestral | 1981 |
| 6 | Concerto for orchestra, Op. 101 | 25:50 min | Concerto | 1977 |
| 7 | Variazioni Libère, for 2 clarinets, bass clarinet & percussion, Op. 98 | 10:27 min | Chamber Music | 1976 |
| 8 | Songs (3) for voice & piano, Op. 96 | 9:04 min | Vocal Music | 1975 |
| 9 | Piano Trio, Op. 88 | 14:57 min | Chamber Music | 1971 |
| 10 | Flute Concerto, Op. 87A | 18:03 min | Concerto | 1971 |
| 11 | Introduction, Theme with Variations & Epilogue, for cello & piano, Op. 86 | 10:50 min | Chamber Music | 1971 |
| 12 | Songs (3) on poems by Nelly Sachs, for voice & piano, Op. 84 | 8:23 min | Vocal Music | 1971 |
| 13 | Variations (9), Op. 80 | 9:09 min | Chamber Music | 1969 |
| 14 | Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 63 | 21:38 min | Concerto | 1963 |
| 15 | Moses, Op 76 | 59:31 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1963 |
| 16 | Pieces (3) for Mixed Choir with Texts from the Psalms of David, Op. 74 | 6:09 min | Choral | 1962 |
| 17 | Variations for clarinet & piano, Op. 72 | 8:19 min | Chamber Music | 1961 |
| 18 | Psalm 42, for voice & piano, Op. 68 | 8:22 min | Vocal Music | 1960 |
| 19 | Symphony No. 7, Op. 70 | 32:52 min | Symphony | 1960 |
| 20 | Paw, film score | Film Score | 1959 | |
| 21 | Songs (5) on poems by Paul la Cour, for voice & piano, Op. 64 | 9:59 min | Vocal Music | 1957 |
| 22 | Symphony No. 6 ("Sinfonia breve"), Op. 63 | 15:29 min | Symphony | 1957 |
| 23 | Symphony No. 5, Op. 60 | 32:11 min | Symphony | 1956 |
| 24 | Sonata for cello & piano, Op. 62 | 22:50 min | Chamber Music | 1956 |
| 25 | Biblical Songs (2), for voice & piano, Op. 59 | 5:52 min | Vocal Music | 1955 |
| 26 | Piano Quintet, Op. 57 | 27:49 min | Chamber Music | 1953 |
| 27 | Concerto for cello & orchestra, Op 56 , | 27:05 min | Concerto | 1952 |
| 28 | Songs (6) on poems by Paul la Cour, for voice & piano, Op. 54 | 12:57 min | Vocal Music | 1951 |
| 29 | Psalms (2), for voice & piano, Op. 55 | 6:12 min | Vocal Music | 1951 |
| 30 | Ternio for violin & piano, Op. 53a | 12:33 min | Chamber Music | 1951 |
| 31 | Songs (2) on Poems by Johannes V. Jensen, for voice & piano, Op. 51 | 7:34 min | Vocal Music | 1950 |
| 32 | Biblical Songs (5), for voice & piano, Op. 46 | 13:31 min | Vocal Music | 1949 |
| 33 | Love Songs on the Song of Songs (4), for voice & piano, Op. 47 | 7:32 min | Vocal Music | 1949 |
| 34 | Old Testament Songs (4), for voice & piano, Op. 49 | 9:31 min | Vocal Music | 1949 |
| 35 | Psalms (3) for chorus, boys' chorus & orchestra, Op. 48 | 27:00 min | Choral | 1949 |
| 36 | Palle alene i verden (Palle Alone in the World), film score | Film Score | 1949 | |
| 37 | Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 45 | 30:58 min | Concerto | 1948 |
| 38 | Symphony No. 4, Op. 42 | 34:55 min | Symphony | 1946 |
| 39 | Symphony No. 3, Op. 39 | 29:24 min | Symphony | 1944 |
| 40 | Symphony No. 2, Op. 37 | 40:41 min | Symphony | 1943 |
| 41 | Sextet for wind quintet & piano, Op. 36 | 17:31 min | Chamber Music | 1942 |
| 42 | Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 30 | 33:01 min | Concerto | 1936 |
| 43 | Sonatina for wind quintet, Op. 16 | 9:03 min | Chamber Music | 1932 |
| 44 | Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 13 | 20:38 min | Concerto | 1932 |
| 45 | Symphony No. 1, Op. 5 | 28:07 min | Symphony | 1929 |
| 46 | Suite for piano, Op 21 | 7:13 min | Keyboard | - |
| 47 | Songs (6) to Texts by Paul le Cour, for voice & piano | 13:49 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 48 | Quartet for piano & strings, Op 114 | 10:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 49 | Oboe Concerto, Op. 82 | 17:58 min | Concerto | - |
| 50 | Requiem, for solo voices, chorus & orchestra, Op. 78 | 53:53 min | Choral | - |
| 51 | Ternio for cello & piano, Op 53b | 12:19 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 52 | Concertino for Strings, Op. 66/2 | 22:19 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 53 | Concertino for Strings, Op. 32/1 | 16:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 54 | Chamber Concerto, for violin & strings, Op. 83 | 12:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 55 | Cantilena for violin & cello | 6:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 56 | Årstiderne, for voice & piano | 13:00 min | Vocal Music | - |
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