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Genre
danish classical
Parent Genre: classical

Danish classical music is a genre that encompasses a range of styles and influences, from the folk traditions of Denmark to the classical traditions of Europe. It is characterized by its use of orchestral instruments, including strings, woodwinds, and brass, and its emphasis on melody and harmony. Carl Nielsen, Hans Christian Lumbye, and Friedrich Kuhlau are all notable figures in this genre, each contributing their own unique style and approach to Danish classical music. Their works are known for their technical skill, emotional depth, and ability to capture the essence of Danish culture and tradition.


Top artists of danish classical genre

Carl Nielsen
Friedrich Kuhlau
Hans Christian Lumbye
Jacob Gade
Niels Gade
Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse
Holger Simon Paulli
Nancy Dalberg
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List of danish classical artists

Here is a list of danish classical artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the danish classical genre. You can find out what danish classical genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namePopularity instrumentalnessdanceabilityenergyacousticnessHappinesstempofollowers
1
Carl Nielsen
38 0 0 0 0 0 0 10583
2
Friedrich Kuhlau
28 0 0 0 0 0 0 2760
3
Hans Christian Lumbye
26 0 0 0 0 0 0 1310
4
Jacob Gade
22 0 0 0 0 0 0 633
5
Niels Gade
21 0 0 0 0 0 0 1873
6
Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse
20 0 0 0 0 0 0 1164
7
Holger Simon Paulli
16 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
8
Nancy Dalberg
15 0 0 0 0 0 0 237
9
Rued Langgaard
14 0 0 0 0 0 0 1706
10
Knudåge Riisager
13 0 0 0 0 0 0 215
11
Poul Schierbeck
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 211
12
Paul von Klenau
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 115
13
Otto Mortensen
7 0 0 0 0 0 0 37
14
Joachim Andersen
7 0 0 0 0 0 0 175
15
Emil Reesen
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
16
Johann Peter Emilius Hartmann
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 385
17
Vagn Holmboe
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 752
18
Peter Erasmus Lange-Muller
5 0 0 0 0 0 0 332
19
Thorvald Aagaard
5 0 0 0 0 0 0 107
20
Svend S. Schultz
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 33
21
Asger Hamerik
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 603
22
Hilda Sehested
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
23
Louis Glass
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 595
24
Henrik Rung
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 37
25
Fini Henriques
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 90
26
Andreas Peter Berggreen
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 124
27
Christian Frederik Emil Horneman
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 56
28
Ludolf Nielsen
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 164
29
August Enna
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104
30
Siegfried Salomon
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
31
Ludvig Schytte
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34
32
Niels Otto Raasted
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23
33
Victor Bendix
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43
34
Peder Gram
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
35
Rudolph Simonsen
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40
36
Otto Malling
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50
37
Hakon Børresen
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 78
38
Gustav Helsted
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18