When the King conducted

When the King conducted

Daily Comfort Zone

norman lebrecht

January 19, 2024

Denmark got a new King this week.

Here’s what the old one did.

Comments

  • Joel Kemelhor says:

    This is Frederik IX, grandfather of the new King of Denmark. His daughter Margarethe II decided she would also represent a “Christian” in the historical alternation of Christian – Frederik – Christian – Frederik – Christian ….

  • David K. Nelson says:

    Well, it’s good to be King.

    This is actually an impressive performance — it hangs together. The Farewell and Magic Fire Music can, and sometimes does, become a bit messy under even the best conductors.

  • Player says:

    This is damn good!

  • Dan says:

    Not going to happen with Frederik X. He likes rock and festivals.

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