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Erik Tuxen

1902-1957 DK, Mannheim
Composer / Arranger / Conductor of Classical

Erik Oluf Tuxen (4 July 1902 - 28 August 1957) was a Danish big band leader, composer and arranger, who worked for most of his life in Denmark. From 1936 until his death by cancer on 28 August 1957 he was conductor at the Danish National Symphony Orchestra of Danish Radio.Along with Thomas Jensen and Launy Grøndahl, Tuxen pioneered performances and recordings of Carl Nielsen's music. Tuxen was also a prolific film arranger, responsible for the musical direction for many Danish films in the 1930s and 1940s. He was also a jazz bandleader.

     
Genres
  • Classical
  • Pop
  • Jazz
  • Folk
  • World
Popular Tracks   
Hvorfor Er Lykken Så Lunefuld (From : ''En Fuldendt Gentleman'') on Danske tonefilm melodier, Vol. 2 by Various Artists
Maggiduddi on Golden Years 1932-36 by Erik Tuxen
Sunflower on Golden Years 1932-36 by Erik Tuxen
Oh, Sikke En Niggerboy on Golden Years 1932-36 by Erik Tuxen
Going! Going! Gone! on Golden Years 1932-36 by Erik Tuxen
Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53 on Brahms: Rhapsodie pour contralto - Mahler: Kindertotenlieder & Airs de Bach, Haendel, Purcell, Lotti & Parry by Kathleen Ferrier
I'm in the Mood for Love on Golden Years 1932-36 by Erik Tuxen
Må Jeg Ride Ranke on Golden Years 1932-36 by Erik Tuxen
Uhu-Uhu/Hvad Er Det Med Juliane on Golden Years 1932-36 by Erik Tuxen
En Lille Rystedans on Golden Years 1932-36 by Erik Tuxen

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The Great Danish Pianist Victor Schiøler, Vol. 2Victor Schiøler, Erik Tuxen, Emil Telmányi, Henry Holst, Erling Bløndal Bengtsson2017Compil.
Great PerformancesJean Sibelius, Øivin Fjeldstad, Kirsten Flagstad, Alexander Gibson, Thomas Jensen, Sir Charles Mackerras, Pierre Monteux, Birgit Nilsson, Hans Rosbaud, Erik Tuxen, Eduard van Beinum, Anthony Collins2015Compil.
Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra Plays Music Of Scandinavia, Volume 1Danish State Radio Symphony Orchestra ,Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Dnrso Erik Tuxen, Thomas Jensen, Carl Nielsen, Edvard Grieg, Svend S. Schultz2007Album
Finlandia / Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 4 / Marche Slave / Lyric SuiteJean Sibelius • Franz Liszt • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky • Edvard Grieg • Erik Tuxen • Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester2005Album
Helios Overture Op. 17 / Serenade for StringsCarl Nielsen, Svend S. Schultz, Erik Tuxen Conducting Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester2002Album
6 SymphoniesCarl Nielsen, Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester, Erik Tuxen, Thomas Jensen1994Compil.
Violin Concerto In D Op. 35 / Violin Concerto No. 1 In G Minor Op. 26Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky / Max Bruch, Endre Wolf With The Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester, Erik Tuxen, Thomas Jensen1993Album
Carl Nielsen SymphoniesStatsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester, Launy Grøndahl, Thomas Jensen, Erik Tuxen1983Album
1812 Overture, Op. 49 / Hamlet - Fantasy Overture, Op. 67 / Marche Slave, Op. 31Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester, Sir Adrian Boult, Erik Tuxen1970Compil.
Symphony No. 5 / Karelia Suite / FinlandiaJean Sibelius - Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester, Erik Tuxen / Thomas Jensen1969Compil.
Hungarian Rhapsodies Nos. 2&4, March Slave, FinlandiaFranz Liszt, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Jean Sibelius, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire, Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester, Albert Wolff, Erik Tuxen1961Album
Lyric Suite / Marche Slav / Finlandia / Hungarian Rhapsody No. 4Edvard Grieg, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Jean Sibelius, Franz Liszt, Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester, Erik Tuxen1961Album
Finlandia / The Swan Of TuonelaJean Sibelius ; Erik Tuxen / Thomas Jensen, Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester1959Single
"The Firebird" Ballet Suite No. 1Igor Stravinsky, Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester Conducted By Erik Tuxen1959Album
Symphonic Dances Nos. 1-4 / Norwegian Peasant Dances Nos. 1-4Edvard Grieg, Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester1959Album
Festival Polonaise Op.12 - Norwegian artisys Carnival Op.16Erik Tuxen Conducting Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester1956Album
Tchaikovsky March Slave, Op. 31 - Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 4Erik Tuxen Conducting Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester1956Album
Piano Concerto No. 1 In B Flat Minor, Op.23Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Victor Schiøler, Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester, Erik Tuxen1952Album
Sinfonia Espansiva SYMPHONY No. 3 Op.ERIK TUXEN CONDUCTING The Radio Symphony Orchestra, CopenhagenCarl Nielsen, Erik Tuxen1950Album
Koncert For Violin Og Orkester Nr. 1 G-mollMax Bruch - Endre Wolf, Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester, Erik Tuxen1949Album
Elverhøj: OuvertureDaniel Friedrich Rudolph Kuhlau, Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester Dirigent: Erik TuxenSingle
IldfuglenIgor Stravinsky, Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester, Erik TuxenAlbum
Grieg & SibeliusErik TuxenAlbum
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