Georg August Lumbye

1843–1922 (age 79)

Biography

Georg August Lumbye (1843-1922), the son of the celebrated composer Hans Christian Lumbye, carried on a family legacy through his own musical gifts. His compositions added new waltzes and lively pieces to Copenhagen’s soundscape, delighting audiences with melodies that celebrated the Danish spirit.

With a deft sense of rhythm and a love for orchestral color, Lumbye helped sustain a popular musical tradition well into the twentieth century. He rests at Holmen Cemetery, where admirers remember the warmth and brightness he brought to Danish concert halls.

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