Frederik Ix Conducts The Royal Danish Orchestra &
) | Label: MPD Catalog: 8204001 Format: COMPACT DISC Frederik IX (King of Denmark); Royal Danish Orchestra; Danish National Symphony OrchestraThe Danish King Frederik IX’s preoccupation with music must be described as atypical, in fact, unique for a member of a royal house, since it is hardly possible to cite other examples of ruling monarchs whose favorite pastime was orchestral conducting. As a conductor Frederik IX, although self-taught, favored technically difficult challenges in the great symphonic repertoire, in particular music from Wagner’s operas, gave the King’s unusual musical activities a certain aura. This limited edition set celebrates two very unique King/orchestra relationship, namely King Frederik IX's close affiliation with the Royal Danish Orchestra and Danish National Symphony Orchestra.  Price: $69.98 |