As per our current Database, Niels Gade has been died on Dec 21, 1890 (age 73).
When Niels Gade die, Niels Gade was 73 years old.
| Popular As | Niels Gade |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Age | 73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Born | February 22, 1817 (Copenhagen, Denmark) |
| Birthday | February 22 |
| Town/City | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Nationality | Denmark |
Niels Gade’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.
Niels Gade was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Considered one of the most important Danish Musicians of the 19th century. He wrote eight symphonies, one violin concerto, chamber music, organ and piano works, and several cantatas including Elverskud in 1853.
He started as a Violinist with the Royal Danish Orchestra. His first symphony was rejected for performance, but Felix Mendelssohn loved it and agreed to debut it in Leipzig in March 1843.
He was the Director of the Copenhagen Musical Society from roughly 1848 until his passing.
He worked for his father, who was an instrument maker. He married Emma Sophie Amalie Hartmann in 1852.
He instructed Edvard Grieg while serving as joint Director of the Copenhagen Conservatory.
