Jacob Gade

Short bio Jacob Gade

Birthday: 1879 in Denmark

Died: 1963

Active: 1900s - 1940s

Genre: Classical

Period: 20th Century, Modern

Full biography Jacob Gade

Jacob Thune Hansen Gade (29 November 1879 – 20 February 1963) was a Danish composer and violinist , known for his contributions to orchestral popular music. He established himself as an innovator in film music and international music scene during his time, and his works continue to be appreciated today.

Gade's most famous work is "Jalousie", a gypsy tango written in 1925. It was composed for the opening of the American silent film "Don Q". The piece became an instant success and went on to become one of the most famous tangos ever composed. It has been covered by many artists and is still widely popular today.

Aside from "Jalousie", Gade composed a number of other orchestral pieces and works for film. He was also a conductor of a 24-man orchestra at the Palads silent movie theater in Copenhagen.

Gade's success as a composer and musician allowed him to tour extensively throughout Europe and the United States. He received many honors during his lifetime, including the Order of the Dannebrog, and was recognized for his contributions to Danish music.

Today, Jacob Gade's music continues to be celebrated and his legacy endures. His compositions are still played by orchestras and ensembles around the world, and his influence can be felt in many genres of music.

Compositions featuring Jacob Gade

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	El Matador, for orchestra	3:47 min	Orchestral	1947
2	Valse Capriccio, for violin & piano	4:46 min	Chamber Music	1943
3	Suite d'amour for orchestra	11:04 min	Orchestral	1941
4	Serenade til den skønne ubekendte, for voice & orchestra	3:06 min	Vocal Music	1941
5	Hjertets serenade, for orchestra	2:15 min	Orchestral	1940
6	La Camarone, for orchestra	2:34 min	Orchestral	1940
7	Leda and the Swan, Legende d'amour, for orchestra	11:09 min	Orchestral	1939
8	Tango charmeuse, for piano	2:47 min	Keyboard	1937
9	Copenhagen Life, waltz for orchestra	4:50 min	Orchestral	1937
10	Wedding at Himmelpind, Rustic Suite, for orchestra	12:17 min	Orchestral	1937
11	Romanesca, Tango for orchestra	4:41 min	Orchestral	1933
12	Rhapsodietta for orchestra	6:55 min	Orchestral	1931
13	Serenade, for voice & piano	2:47 min	Vocal Music	1928
14	Efterår, for piano	3:42 min	Keyboard	1927
15	Kys mig, kys mig - du!, song for voice & piano	3:53 min	Vocal Music	1927
16	Cinema Music, for piano (Series 1)	15:21 min	Keyboard	1926
17	Cinema Music, for piano (Series 2)	19:17 min	Keyboard	1926
18	Jalousie (Jealousy), tango for orchestra	3:43 min	Orchestral	1925
19	Monna Vanna, tango blues for piano	3:33 min	Keyboard	1924
20	Lavender Scent, rêverie for piano	4:59 min	Keyboard	1923
21	Valse intime, for piano	5:23 min	Keyboard	1921
22	Douces Secrets, Valse lente, for orchestra	6:38 min	Orchestral	1919
23	Phryné, valse lente for piano	4:53 min	Keyboard	1918
24	Ils sont passés, for piano	5:29 min	Keyboard	1918
25	Fynsk Hopsa, Dansk bondedans No. 1, for chamber ensemble	2:27 min	Chamber Music	1918
26	Un soir à Maxim, valse brillante for piano	4:10 min	Keyboard	1918
27	Valse ravisante, for piano	5:15 min	Keyboard	1916
28	Valse rêveuse, for piano	5:43 min	Keyboard	1916
29	Valse pleurante, for piano	5:11 min	Keyboard	1915
30	Bryllup på Himmelpind, Landlig Suite	11:44 min		-
31	Zigeunerromancer		Vocal Music	-
32	Natasja, valse russe for orchestra	4:03 min	Orchestral	-
33	Mélodie, for piano	1:35 min	Keyboard	-
34	Maggidudi og jeg, song for voice & piano	1:25 min	Vocal Music	-
35	Land of Happiness (Lykkeland), waltz-serenade	3:29 min	Vocal Music	-
36	Jo værre, jo bed'r, one-step for orchestra	1:50 min	Orchestral	-
37	Don Q, son of Zorro		Chamber Music	-
38	Da du kyssed mig, song for voice & piano	2:42 min	Vocal Music	-

Albums featuring Jacob Gade

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Rued Langgaard, Jacob Gade, Sakari Oramo, Vienna Philharmonic, Anu Komsi – Symphonies 2 & 6 / Tango Jalousie(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album)	2018	Dacapo (4)
2	Jacob Gade, Luxembourg Philharmonia, Martin Elmquist, Vania Lecuit – Jalousie(CD, Album)	2008	CDKlassisk
3	Piazzolla, Plaza, Gade, Porter - Șefika Kutluer, Razumovsky Orchestra, Peter Breiner – Tango Goes Symphony(CD, Album, Stereo)	2003	Naxos
4	Jacob Gade, Johan Hermann Wessel – At Gavne Og Fornøie - Instrumentalmusik, Vers Og Viser(LP, Album, Stereo)	1986	Danica Records (2)
5	Nesa Concert Band, Møller, Halvorsen, Jenkins, Cavez, Alfvén, Gade, Walters, Palange, Mancini, Morrissey, Sibelius, Rimsky-Korsakov – The Nesa Concert Band Plays(LP, Album, Stereo)	1967	His Master's Voice
6	Jacob Gade, Radiotjänsts Underhållningsork. – El Matador / Tango Jalousie	1954	Cupol
7	Jacob Gade, Juan Llossas, Tivolis Koncertsals Orkester, Svend Christian Felumb, Carlo Andersen – Tango Jelousi/ Tango Bolero(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM)	-	Tono