Niels Otto Raasted Explained

Niels Otto Raasted (born in Copenhagen, 26 November 1888; died there on 31 December 1966) was a Danish composer and organist at Copenhagen Cathedral. He was founder and leader of the Danish Bach Association from 1925-1945 and his choral works are strongly influenced by Bach, Reger and Renaissance music.

He studied at the Copenhagen Conservatory and with Max Reger in Leipzig.^[1]

Works, editions and recordings

• Sonatas for solo violin op.18 Nr.1-3 & op.30 Nr.1 & 2 Johannes Soe Hansen, Dacapo Records, 2010
• Recording information http://www.naxos.com/person/Niels_Otto_Raasted/27235.htm

References

• Danish Composer Webpage http://www.komponistforeningen.dk/node/3023

Notes and References

1. Musical opinion 1983 -Volume 107 Page 143 "The same may also be said of Niels Otto Raasted, a friend of Drischner, pupil of Reger and Karl Straube in Leipzig, who was Denmark's most gifted composer of organ music. Raasted, who was also organist of Copenhagen Cathedral, ..."