Asger Lund Christiansen
Asger Lund Christiansen (1927–1998) was a Danish cellist and composer.[1]
He trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, graduating in 1946. Alongside , he was his generation's most recognized Danish cellist. In 1957–1995 he played with musicians such as Tutter Givskov, and in the Copenhagen String Quartet and also as a soloist, teacher and organizer, he has had a major influence. From 1965–1987, he was a teacher and later professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
Asger Lund Christiansen wrote a significant number of compositions. He has written chamber music, instrumental music and orchestral works in a mostly neo-classical style. One of his flute sonatas was premiered by Jean-Pierre Rampal.[1] His son is the flautist and composer .
References[]
- This article was initially translated from the Danish Wikipedia.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Naxos Music Online". Retrieved 8 December 2012.
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