Julius Bechgaard
# Julius Bechgaard

Julius Andreas Bechgaard (19 December 1843 [different 22 December] – 4 March 1917) was a Danish composer of piano pieces, songs, and operas.

Bechgaard was born in Copenhagen. His best known opera, Frode, shows the influence of Wagner. He died aged 73 in Frederiksberg.

## Works

* op. 60: Troldbunden (Song with lyrics by A. Wallén, manuscript)
* Velsign vort Hjem (Song for Men's Choir with lyrics by Vilhelm Gregersen, manuscript)
* Sømandsliv (Sailor's Farewell, song cycle)
* Gud signe dig (God Bless You song)
* Seks firstemmige sange (Six Four-Part Songs)
   * Til Solen (To the Sun)
   * Aftensuk (Evening Sigh)
   * Hvile (Rest)
   * Morgenstemning (Morning Mood)
   * Elverdansen (Elfin Dance)
   * Blomsterne tale (Like a Child)
* Strandby Folk (musical play in 4 acts by Holger Drachmann with music by Bechgaard, 1883)
* Frode (opera, premiered 11 May 1893 in Copenhagen)
* Frau Inge (opera, premiered 1894, in Prague)
* Kender du Danmark (songs, with lyrics by Oscar Madsen, 1866–1902)
