Herman D. Koppel

Herman David Koppel, known in Denmark as Herman D. Koppel, (Copenhagen, 1 October 1908 – Copenhagen, 14 July 1998) was a composer and pianist of Jewish origin. Born in Copenhagen, he fled the Nazis with his family to Sweden in 1943. He wrote 7 symphonies, numerous concertos, 6 string quartets and other chamber music, piano works, operas and film music.

He was the father of Anders Koppel and Thomas Koppel, both composers, Lone Koppel, an opera singer, and Therese Koppel, pianist, and the brother of the violinist Julius Koppel.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 1, 1908 (Copenhagen), Died July 14, 1998 (Copenhagen)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Gramophone 0CS1521 10-in. 09/15/1939 Hvor Nilen vander Aegypterens jord Herman D. Koppel ; Lauritz Melchior Tenor vocal solo, with chorus and piano instrumentalist, piano  
Gramophone 0CS1522 10-in. 09/15/1939 I Würzburg ringe de klokker Herman D. Koppel ; Lauritz Melchior Tenor vocal solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Koppel, Herman D.," accessed May 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102674.

Koppel, Herman D.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102674.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102674

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