Karsten Vogel (born 11 January 1943) is a Danish composer. He is also a conductor, a saxophonist and a music teacher.
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| Born | 11 January 1943 Denmark |
| Genres | Jazz, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor, saxophonist, music teacher |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
| Website | www |
Vogel was born in Copenhagen and was awarded his MA in Danish language and literature in 1968 from University of Copenhagen. He has received several prizes for his works, e.g. a three-year scholarship from Statens Kunstfond.
He has composed for Radiojazzgruppen, the Danish National Chamber Orchestra and written a film score for the movie Er I bange, Er du grønlænder.
Collaborators edit
He has performed together with several individuals and groups:
- Brødrene Vogels Kvartet (1967–1969)
- Cadentia Nova Danica (1967–1972)
- Burnin Red Ivanhoe
- Secret Oyster (1972–1978)
- Birds of Beauty (1977–1979)
- Kenneth Knudsen (from 1975)
- Frits Helmuth (who was reading H.C. Andersen and Oehlenschläger out loud)
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References edit
- This article was initially translated from the Danish Wikipedia.
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