Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Johan Svendsen
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 2024
1. Johan Svendsen Marker
Johan Svendsen
(1840-1911)
Norsk komponist og dirigent
Lederskikkelse i
norsk og dansk musikkliv
Fψrste norske komponist av
stψrre orkesterverk
Kjent for sine romanser
Venn av Pjotr Tsjajkovskij
og Richard Wagner
Here lived Johan Svendsen (1840-1911).
Norwegian composer and conductor.
Leading figure in Norwegian and Danish musical life.
First Norwegian composer of larger orchestral works.
Known for his musical romances.
Friend of Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Richard Wagner.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1840.
Location. 59° 54.785′ N, 10° 44.097′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is on Fridtjof Nansens plass, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fridtjof Nansens plass 6, Oslo 0160, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blomqvist (within shouting distance of this marker); Hollζnder Gaarden / Holland Building (within shouting distance of this marker); «Tivoliporten» / Tivoli Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Continental (about 120 meters away); Kinematograf Teatret / Cinematograph Theatre (about 120 meters away); Regnbueplassen / Rainbow Square (about 120 meters away); Stefan Weiss (about 120 meters away); Isak Leiser Isaksen (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . .
1. Johan Svendsen (Wikipedia).
Overview: Johan Severin Svendsen (30 September 1840 14 June 1911) was a Norwegian composer, conductor and violinist. Born in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway, he lived most his life in Copenhagen, Denmark.(Submitted on July 24, 2024.)
Svendsen's output includes two symphonies, a violin concerto, a cello concerto, and the Romance for violin, as well as a numberof Norwegian Rhapsodies for orchestra. At one time Svendsen was an intimate friend of the German composer Richard Wagner and Icelandic composer Sveinbjφrn Sveinbjφrnsson.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 11, 20242. Johan Svendsen Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
2. Johan Svendsen (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel).
Excerpt (in translation): Norway's first significant symphonist understood early on that he had to travel abroad and study in order to succeed in music. On his travels he became acquainted with many great composers while learning and finding his own style. Johan Svendsen is considered a classicist romantic. His music is cheerful and moody, with traces of Norwegian folk music in the melody and rhythm. Svendsen guest conducted his own works in Vienna, Moscow, London, Brussels and Helsinki. His talent and efforts were an upswing for musical life in Christiania in the 1870s, but when he moved to Copenhagen in 1883, he primarily became important for Danish musical life. There he became conductor at the Royal Theater until 1908. His work in Copenhagen became a high point in the city's musical life.(Submitted on July 24, 2024.)
3. Johan Svendsen: Romance for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 26 (YouTube, 8:21). (Submitted on July 24, 2024.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
