Niels Otto Raasted (born in Copenhagen, 26 November 1888; died there on 31 December 1966) was a Danish composer and organist at Copenhagen Cathedral. He was founder and leader of the Danish Bach Association from 1925-1945 and his choral works are strongly influenced by Bach, Reger and Renaissance music.
He studied at the Copenhagen Conservatory and with Max Reger in Leipzig.[1]
Works, editions and recordings edit
- Sonatas for solo violin op.18 Nr.1-3 & op.30 Nr.1 & 2 Johannes Soe Hansen, Dacapo Records, 2010
- Recording information [1]
References edit
- ^ Musical opinion 1983 -Volume 107 Page 143 "The same may also be said of Niels Otto Raasted, a friend of Drischner, pupil of Reger and Karl Straube in Leipzig, who was Denmark's most gifted composer of organ music. Raasted, who was also organist of Copenhagen Cathedral, ..."
- Danish Composer Webpage [2]
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