Images – Volume 4

  Carl Nielsen, c. 1910
  Carl Nielsen, c. 1910
Frederik Rung, 1854-1914, conductor at the Royal Danish Theatre from 1985.  
Frederik Rung, 1854-1914, conductor at the Royal Danish Theatre from 1985.  
The old villa Vodroffsvej 53, where the Nielsen family lived on the first floor from 1908-1915. Axel and Sofie Olrik lived in the living room. The villa, which was later converted and extended into a private school, was demolished in the early 1980s in favour of new apartment buildings. It is not easy to find pictures of the house; this is from Chr. Christensen: Et skoleeventyr i brogede blade og billeder, Copenhagen 1954.  
The old villa Vodroffsvej 53, where the Nielsen family lived on the first floor from 1908-1915. Axel and Sofie Olrik lived in the living room. The villa, which was later converted and extended into a private school, was demolished in the early 1980s in favour of new apartment buildings. It is not easy to find pictures of the house; this is from Chr. Christensen: Et skoleeventyr i brogede blade og billeder, Copenhagen 1954.  
The composer's study, where, for example. Sinfonia espansiva was completed. In the picture, Carl Nielsen originally had a pencil in his mouth, as was characteristic of him when he composed. The pencil had already been retouched away when the picture was published in MS in 1948.  
The composer's study, where, for example. Sinfonia espansiva was completed. In the picture, Carl Nielsen originally had a pencil in his mouth, as was characteristic of him when he composed. The pencil had already been retouched away when the picture was published in MS in 1948.  
Husband and wife under the fruit tree in the garden on Vodroffsvej, the latter with the family dog Jutte in his arms.  
Husband and wife under the fruit tree in the garden on Vodroffsvej, the latter with the family dog Jutte in his arms.  
Vodroffsvej garden. From left: Agnes Lunn, Carl Nielsen, Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen, Hans Børge Nielsen, Nathalie Nielsen (married to Johannes Nielsen) and Hans Børge's cousin Broder Petersen.  
Vodroffsvej garden. From left: Agnes Lunn, Carl Nielsen, Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen, Hans Børge Nielsen, Nathalie Nielsen (married to Johannes Nielsen) and Hans Børge's cousin Broder Petersen.  
Johannes Nielsen, 1870-1935, actor, 1908-1912 director of Folketeatret, and Carl Nielsen.  
Johannes Nielsen, 1870-1935, actor, 1908-1912 director of Folketeatret, and Carl Nielsen.  
The front of the postcard (no. 63) from Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen to Carl Nielsen at Troldhaugen: a preliminary study for the Queen Dagmar monument unveiled at Slotsbanken near Ribe on 24 August 1913.  
The front of the postcard (no. 63) from Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen to Carl Nielsen at Troldhaugen: a preliminary study for the Queen Dagmar monument unveiled at Slotsbanken near Ribe on 24 August 1913.  
 
 
Carl Nielsen on horseback in Fuglsang's garden. The year is uncertain, previously both 1908 and 1914 are stated.  
Carl Nielsen on horseback in Fuglsang's garden. The year is uncertain, previously both 1908 and 1914 are stated.  
Emil Holm, 1867-1950.  
Emil Holm, 1867-1950.  
Carl Nielsen, 1865-1931.  
Carl Nielsen, 1865-1931.  
Carl August Hansen, Carl Nielsen's first son, 8 January 1888-4 January 1963, photographed during his stay in Denmark 1912-1921 (Private property).  
Carl August Hansen, Carl Nielsen's first son, 8 January 1888-4 January 1963, photographed during his stay in Denmark 1912-1921 (Private property).  
Charles Kjerulf, 1858-1918, music critic at Politiken etc.  
Charles Kjerulf, 1858-1918, music critic at Politiken etc.  
Sofie Olrik, 1855-31.10.1911.  
Sofie Olrik, 1855-31.10.1911.  
This and the next image: Three brothers: Valdemar, 1871-1965, Anders, 1867-?, and Carl, 1865-1931. Anders, who had emigrated to the USA in 1886, was visiting Denmark in July and August 1909.  
This and the next image: Three brothers: Valdemar, 1871-1965, Anders, 1867-?, and Carl, 1865-1931. Anders, who had emigrated to the USA in 1886, was visiting Denmark in July and August 1909.  
 
 
The sculptress and composer in Blæksprutten 1913.  
The sculptress and composer in Blæksprutten 1913.  
The composer and sculptress in front of a horse stable. Time and place unknown.  
The composer and sculptress in front of a horse stable. Time and place unknown.  
Siegmund von Hausegger, 1872-1948.  
Siegmund von Hausegger, 1872-1948.  
Erkki Melartin, 1875-1937.  
Erkki Melartin, 1875-1937.  
Reunion after 34 years: Carl Nielsen and his 6 years older brother Peter, who emigrated to Australia on 5 May 1878.  
Reunion after 34 years: Carl Nielsen and his 6 years older brother Peter, who emigrated to Australia on 5 May 1878.  
In the garden of Vodroffsvej 53, standing: Valdemar, Carl's wife, the sculptress, and Carl; seated: Peter and Sophus, who had emigrated to Chicago 31 years earlier, now summoned for Peter's visit.  
In the garden of Vodroffsvej 53, standing: Valdemar, Carl's wife, the sculptress, and Carl; seated: Peter and Sophus, who had emigrated to Chicago 31 years earlier, now summoned for Peter's visit.  
Niels Jørgensen with four of his sons, Peter, Sophus, Carl and Valdemar, photographed in Esbjerg before his farewell in August 1912.  
Niels Jørgensen with four of his sons, Peter, Sophus, Carl and Valdemar, photographed in Esbjerg before his farewell in August 1912.  
This and next picture: Charlotte Trap de Thygeson, 1856-1934, from 1905 owner of the manor Damgaard south of Fredericia.  
This and next picture: Charlotte Trap de Thygeson, 1856-1934, from 1905 owner of the manor Damgaard south of Fredericia.  
 
 
Armas Järnefelt, 1869-1958, conductor at the Royal Theatre in Stockholm 1907-1932.  
Armas Järnefelt, 1869-1958, conductor at the Royal Theatre in Stockholm 1907-1932.  
Carl August Hansen came to Copenhagen in December 1912, aged 24, to study at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. He sent the picture to his wife Hazel in New York in May 1913. (Private property).  
Carl August Hansen came to Copenhagen in December 1912, aged 24, to study at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. He sent the picture to his wife Hazel in New York in May 1913. (Private property).  
Carl August Hansen with two cousins on his mother's side from Klintebjerg on Funen. (Private property).  
Carl August Hansen with two cousins on his mother's side from Klintebjerg on Funen. (Private property).  
Max von Schillings, 1868-1933.  
Max von Schillings, 1868-1933.  
Emil Holm as Gessler in Rossini's opera Guillaume Tell.  
Emil Holm as Gessler in Rossini's opera Guillaume Tell.  
Karl Mantzius, 1860-1921, director of the Royal Theatre 1909-1913.  
Karl Mantzius, 1860-1921, director of the Royal Theatre 1909-1913.  
Georg Høeberg, 1872-1950, conducted at the Royal Theatre from 1912, permanently employed as conductor 1914-1930.  
Georg Høeberg, 1872-1950, conducted at the Royal Theatre from 1912, permanently employed as conductor 1914-1930.  
Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen's studio in the villa Vodroffsvej 53.  
Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen's studio in the villa Vodroffsvej 53.  
Fuglsang. Carl Nielsen and doctor and cellist Carl Bretton-Meyer, 1872-1939.  
Fuglsang. Carl Nielsen and doctor and cellist Carl Bretton-Meyer, 1872-1939.  
Fuglsang: Carl Nielsen, his daughter Irmelin and Carl Bretton-Meyer.  
Fuglsang: Carl Nielsen, his daughter Irmelin and Carl Bretton-Meyer.  
Fuglsang. Carl Nielsen, Carl Bretton-Meyer, Gerda Hammerich, her mother Margaret Hamerik (married to composer Asger Hamerik), and Irmelin Nielsen.  
Fuglsang. Carl Nielsen, Carl Bretton-Meyer, Gerda Hammerich, her mother Margaret Hamerik (married to composer Asger Hamerik), and Irmelin Nielsen.  
Fuglsang. Carl Nielsen and his daughter Anne Marie, called Søs.  
Fuglsang. Carl Nielsen and his daughter Anne Marie, called Søs.  
Chamber music at Henriksholm in Vedbæk at the home of wholesaler Carl Henriques Melchior. To the right, Carl Bretton-Meyer on cello and Carl Nielsen on violin. On the wall, P.S. Krøyer's painting of Carl Melchior's daughter Helga. Year unknown.  
Chamber music at Henriksholm in Vedbæk at the home of wholesaler Carl Henriques Melchior. To the right, Carl Bretton-Meyer on cello and Carl Nielsen on violin. On the wall, P.S. Krøyer's painting of Carl Melchior's daughter Helga. Year unknown.  
Karl Straube, 1873-1950, organist at St Thomas's Church in Leipzig 1902-1918, St Thomas's cantor 1918-1939.  
Karl Straube, 1873-1950, organist at St Thomas's Church in Leipzig 1902-1918, St Thomas's cantor 1918-1939.  
Otto Benzon, 1856-1927, acting director of the Royal Theatre 1.7.1913 to 30.6.1914.  
Otto Benzon, 1856-1927, acting director of the Royal Theatre 1.7.1913 to 30.6.1914.  
 (Royal Opera House archives, Stockholm)
 (Royal Opera House archives, Stockholm)
Bror Beckman, 1866-1929, Peder Møller, 1877-1940, and Carl Nielsen, 1865-1931, photographed in Stockholm in late October 1913.  
Bror Beckman, 1866-1929, Peder Møller, 1877-1940, and Carl Nielsen, 1865-1931, photographed in Stockholm in late October 1913.  
Carl Nielsen with dated dedication to Viggo Neergaard. The picture, taken in Stockholm on the occasion of the concert on 31 October 1913, has always been at Fuglsang. (Private property).  
Carl Nielsen with dated dedication to Viggo Neergaard. The picture, taken in Stockholm on the occasion of the concert on 31 October 1913, has always been at Fuglsang. (Private property).  
Peter Erasmus Lange-Müller, 1850-1926.  
Peter Erasmus Lange-Müller, 1850-1926.