Danish National Radio Choir

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Event Danish National Radio Choir
Venue Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne, VIC
Umbrella Event a cappella
First Date 20 August 1996
Opening Date 20 August 1996
Last Date 20 August 1996
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Primary Genre Music
Secondary Genre Concert
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Benjamin Britten Composer
Vagn Holmboe Composer
Felix Mendelssohn Composer
Per Norgard Composer
Hanne Orvad Composer & contralto
Stefan Parkman Conductor
Works
Production Nationality Denmark
Further Information The Danish National Radio Choir was founded in 1932 with the purpose of performing the wide-ranging repertoire of oratorios, and symphonic works for choir and orchestra. The choir numbers 74 professional singers, 31 of whom are permanently employed forming the chamberchoir. The remaining 43 singers, who form the symphonic choir, are under 5-year contracts.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 209127