Rued Langgaard (1893-1952)
Information about the composer Rued Langgaard and his operas.
A Romantic Danish composer, organist, and conductor who composed 16 symphonies.
Operas:
Antikrist
An allegorical opera.
Recommended recordings on DVD
Dausgaard/Byriel/Dahl (Da Capo 211 040-2)
Staged in the Ridehuset (Riding School) in Copenhagen, this excellent performance is presented as a modern mystery play.
Danish National Choir, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Dausgaard.
Cast: Sten Byriel (Lucifer), Anne Margrethe Dahl (Spirit of Mystery), Helene Gjerris (Mystical Voice), Poul Elming (The Mouth Speaking Great Things).
Da Capo 211 040-2