J.P.E. Hartmann

Holger Danskes Vugge

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The Cradle of Ogier the Dane

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Author: B.S. Ingemann

Composition: 14 Nov. to 16 Nov. 1847.

In November 1847 B.S. Ingemann sent Hartmann a copy of the third edition of his "Holger Danske, et  Digt i fem Sangkredse", published that year. Hartmann immediately set music to "Holger Danskes Vugge", and a few days later the song was performed at a concert in The Royal Theatre by the singer Christian Hansen, who had been present when Hartmann composed the song.

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