Niels Otto Raasted

Niels Otto Raasted (born in Copenhagen, November 26, 1888; died there on December 31, 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

Sonatas for solo violin op.18 Nr.1-3 & op.30 Nr.1 & 2 Johannes Soe Hansen, Dacapo Records, 2010
Recording information

References

↑ 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

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