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I PRAEGTIGE HIMLE

I PRAEGTIGE HIMLE

Composer: Ludvig M. Lindeman
Published in 4 hymnals


Printable scores: PDF
Audio files: Recording

Composer: Ludvig M. Lindeman

Ludvig M. Lindeman (b. 1812; d. 1887) was a Norwegian composer and organist. Born in Trondheim, he studied theology in Oslo where he remained the rest of his life. In 1839 he succeeded his brother as the organist and cantor of Oslo Cathedral, a position he held for 48 years up until his death. Lindeman was appointed Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav, and was invited to both help christen the new organ in Royal Albert Hall in London, as well as compose for the coronation of King Oscar II and Queen Sophie of Sweden. In 1883, he and his son started the Organist School in Oslo. Lindeman is perhaps best known for his arrangements of Norwegiam folk tales; over the course of his life he collected over 3000 folk melodies and tunes.… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: I PRAEGTIGE HIMLE
Composer: Ludvig M. Lindeman
Meter: 12.12.12.12
Incipit: 13345 55321
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 2 of 2)

Protestant Madagascar Hymnal, 2001 #497

Audio

Small Church Music #7082

Include 2 pre-1979 instances
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