Biography
Erik Tuxen was a jazz musician who played piano. Erik Tuxen was born on 4 July 1902 in Mannheim and died on 28 August 1957 in Copenhagen.
Erik Oluf Tuxen (4 July 1902 – 28 August 1957) was a Danish conductor, composer, bandleader, and arranger. He worked for most of his life in Denmark. From 1936 until his death in 1957, he was a 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. He gave the British premiere of Nielsen's Fifth Symphony at the 1950 Edinburgh International Festival where it created a sensation. Later that year, he conducted the symphony's first commercial recording.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Erik Tuxen play?
Erik Tuxen is known for playing piano.
When and where was Erik Tuxen born?
Erik Tuxen was born 4 July 1902 in Mannheim.
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