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A curated record of published reviews, interviews, broadcasts, articles and professional references to Frederik Magle’s music and artistic work.

138Documented entries
42Reviews & criticism
1987–2026Publication span
15Countries & regions

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This archive brings together selected, documented external references to Frederik Magle as a composer, organist and pianist. It includes reviews, interviews, broadcast features, articles, professional references and significant institutional coverage.

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FM-0014Review & criticism2026EnglishUnited Kingdom

Review: The Hope

2026-01-27 · It’s Not a Trumpet · Liv Richardson

Work: The Hope

It's when the terror of war subsides, making way for a reflective final solo moment from the organ where we glimpse the subject of this piece — hope. A beautiful moment within a beautiful piece.
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FM-0168Review & criticism2026EnglishUnited Kingdom

RNCM Festival of Brass: Concord Brass Band (Concert review)

2026-01-24 · Brassing Around · Brassing Around editorial account

Work: The Hope

Organ in this piece is so effective, and it coincides with the band parts very well, with the band lower end even sounding like an organ in some places just from pure power of sound. Good percussion work throughout this, especially timps, and organ brings this to a really nicely close.
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FM-0167Review & criticism2026EnglishUnited Kingdom

RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Concord Brass Band (Concert review)

2026-01-24 · British Bandsman · British Bandsman editorial team

Work: The Hope (Part I)

inspired by the 1801 battle of Copenhagen, beginning with an off stage cornet solo and featuring organist Ben Attfield at times commanding the stage and at others floating over the battlefield.
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FM-0011Review & criticism2025DanishDenmark

Concert review: In Vernalis Temporis

2025-01-18 · Beretninger fra et autentisk landbrug · Søren Sørøver

Work: In Vernalis Temporis

Spænd selen og hold på hat og briller, hvor var der tryk på! Harmonisk – bestemt, med stadig med kant og særligt blæserne blæste mig bagover. Det osede af klassisk Hollywood filmmusik på den allerbedste måde, og det var uomtvisteligt et stykke, der ville mig noget.
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Fasten your seat belt and hold on to your hat and glasses; what power! Harmonious and resolute, yet still with an edge, and the winds in particular blew me away. It exuded classic Hollywood film music in the very best sense, and was undeniably a piece that had something to say to me.

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FM-0019Review & criticism2025GermanGermany

Concert review: The Fairest of Roses

2025-01-07 · Gießener Allgemeine · Sascha Jouini

Work: The Fairest of Roses (Den Yndigste Rose)

Auch ruhigere Werke wie »The Fairest of Roses« des dänischen Komponisten Frederik Magle beeindruckten. Die beiden Trompeter waren hier räumlich getrennt auf der Empore platziert, dies steigerte die Wirkung noch.
English translation for this archive

Even quieter works, such as The Fairest of Roses by Danish composer Frederik Magle, made an impression. The two trumpeters were positioned apart in the gallery, which heightened the effect still further.

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FM-0135Review & criticism2025GermanGermany

Besinnlich und belebend (Concert review)

2025-01-06 · Gießener Anzeiger

Ein Glanzlicht des Konzerts war Frederik Magles »The fairest of all roses«, eine Fantasie über den dänischen Weihnachtschoral. Das Trio überraschte mit im Raum verteilten Trompeten, sanft, aber expressiv. Man realisierte die Weihnachtsstimmung ganz sensibel und mit sowie einer herausragenden Geschlossenheit.
English translation for this archive

A highlight of the concert was Frederik Magle’s The Fairest of All Roses, a fantasy on the Danish Christmas chorale. The trio surprised the audience with trumpets positioned around the hall, gentle yet expressive. The Christmas atmosphere was realised with great sensitivity and outstanding cohesion.

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FM-0089Article & feature2024EnglishNorway

The 40 Most Extraordinary Composers after the Second World War: A tribute to modern classical music

2024-10-07 · Sivilisasjonen · Bork S. Nerdrum and Öde S. Nerdrum

Work: The Secret Garden

“The child prodigy Frederik Magle from Denmark is considered by some to be a composer of ‘contemporary music’, but his approach is rather classical and kitschy in the most positive sense of the word.”
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FM-0169Academic & reference2023EnglishUnited States

Teacher Perceptions of the Benefits of Duets in Private Trumpet Lessons (Academic reference)

2023-12-19 · Liberty University Digital Commons · Todd Edison Jenkins

Work: The Fairest of Roses

Danish composer and keyboardist Magle wrote this fanfare for two trumpets and organ to celebrate the 140th anniversary of St. Paul’s church in Copenhagen. Magle conceived the duet for antiphonal performance on B flat or C trumpets.
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FM-0163Article & feature2023DanishDenmark

Amerikansk stjernekor opfører Skyward der hylder F35-fly

2023-09-14 · Din Avis · gs

Work: Fanfare and Anthem “Skyward”

Til koncerten kan publikum også glæde sig til at høre komponist Frederik Magles fantastiske fanfare ‘Skyward’, som oprindeligt blev skrevet specielt til offentliggørelsen af de nye F35-fly, men som ved denne koncert bliver opført i en helt særlig version med nyskrevet tekst, forfattet af sognepræst Kathrine Lilleør.
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At the concert, audiences can also look forward to hearing composer Frederik Magle’s remarkable fanfare Skyward, originally written specifically for the presentation of the new F-35 aircraft, but performed at this concert in a very special version with newly written lyrics by parish priest Kathrine Lilleør.

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FM-0183Article & feature2023DanishDenmark

Festivalensemblet: Magle, Beach & Sejlund (World premiere)

2023-07-27 · LiveKlassisk · LiveKlassisk editorial team

Work: Klaverkvartet

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FM-0127Article & feature2023DanishDenmark

P2 Koncerten – Carl Nielsens Blæserkvintet og Espansiva for firehændigt klaver

2023-07-25 · DR P2 / Mediestream · DR P2 / Mediestream

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FM-0013Review & criticism2023GermanGermany

Frederik Magle – Interludium (Klassik) (Review)

2023-05-10 · Berlin On Air · Adrian Prath

Work: Interludium for piano and organ

Die Harmonien und Läufer überzeugen mit ausgeklügelten Strukturen und erfüllen den Raum mit einer leicht mystischen, gedämpften und zugleich rätselhaften Atmosphäre.
English translation for this archive

The harmonies and runs impress with sophisticated structures and fill the space with a slightly mystical, muted and at once enigmatic atmosphere.

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FM-0012Review & criticism2023EnglishInternational online

Review: Sunset for Piano

2023-05-07 · Melodymine · Melodymine editorial team

Work: Sunset for piano

The expression is deceptively simple but belies the complex and meticulous knowledge of the instrument required to execute such a nuanced and authentic portrayal of Fredericks's ingenuity.
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FM-0010Review & criticism2023Greek · EnglishInternational online

Review: Sunset for Piano

2023-05-06 · Nagamag · Nagamag editorial team

Work: Sunset for piano

The notes of the piano pierce our emotions so strongly and fill us with love and nostalgia. The fantastic melody wanders in space and upsets us. At times calm brings us into meditation and at times vigorously pulls out every hesitation from within and releases us. Refined and discreet makes us enjoy it perfectly.
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FM-0018Review & criticism2023EnglishUnited States

Concert review: The Fairest of Roses

2023-05-03 · This Is Reno · Owen Bryant

Work: The Fairest of Roses (Den Yndigste Rose)

Frederik Magle’s “The Fairest of Roses” was a dreamy, flowing fanfare for two trumpets and organ, based on a Hans Adolph Brorson Christmas hymn.
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FM-0067Review & criticism2023EnglishInternational online

Listening Now: Frederik Magle – Sunset for Piano (Review)

2023-05-01 · Last Day Deaf · Last Day Deaf

Work: Sunset for Piano

Danish composer and artist Frederik Magle has once again proven his ability to touch our hearts and souls with the simplicity of his compositions. His most recent work, Sunset for Piano, is a solo piano piece performed on the Steinway concert grand piano at MillFactory Studios in Copenhagen.
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FM-0211Article & feature2010DanishDenmark

Prinsgemalen besøgte orgel i Jørlunde (Article)

2010-06-25 · SN.dk / Sjællandske Nyheder · Byline not visible

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FM-0072Article & feature2023EnglishInternational online

THE SECRET GARDEN

2023 · Maria Dubin — Selected Works · Maria Dubin; quoting Bente Scavenius

Work: The Secret Garden

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FM-0126Article & feature2022DanishDenmark

På værkstedet

2022-12-26 · DR P2 / Mediestream · DR P2 / Mediestream

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FM-0009Review & criticism2022EnglishInternational online

Review: Threnodi for Clarinet and Organ

2022-11-14 · Nagamag · Nagamag editorial team

Work: Threnodi for clarinet and organ

Some lush organ themes, very cinematic and melancholic. Love the deepness and having that epicness in sounds they have. Clarinet is a perfect fit with the organ themes, they are arranged beautifully, with some majestic transitions.
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FM-0008Review & criticism2022English · RussianInternational online

Video review: Skyward

2022-06-29 · Nagamag · Nagamag editorial team

Work: Fanfare and Anthem ‘Skyward’

The anthem of the wind ensemble, with a slight percussion and a kind of atmosphere of patriotism. It is perfect as a design for any of your visual installations and will be the best musical decoration for them.
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FM-0090Interview2022NorwegianNorway

Hvis du klarer å gi publikum gåsehud, har du skapt noe av verdi | Den danske komponisten Frederik Magle gjester Cave of Apelles

2022-01-17 · Sivilisasjonen · Editorial team

“Jeg tror at hvis du klarer å skape en emosjonell reise blant publikum – hvis du kan få dem til å få gåsehud – da tror jeg du har skapt noe som har verdi.”
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I believe that if you can create an emotional journey for the audience—if you can give them goosebumps—then I think you have created something of value.

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FM-0125Article & feature2021DanishDenmark

Gudstjeneste på P1

2021-05-02 · DR P1 / Mediestream · DR P1 / Mediestream

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FM-0074Academic & reference2021FrenchBrazil

Per Aage Brandt. Des eaux bleues de la mer Baltique et du Kattegat aux Sables Rouges de la Bourgogne (26 avril 1944 – 10 novembre 2021)

2021 · Acta Semiotica · Jean Petitot

Work: Cantabile

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FM-0006Review & criticism2020EnglishInternational online

Video review: Lux Aeterna

2020-11-03 · Nagamag · Nagamag editorial team

Work: Lux Aeterna (new video/recording version)

With visuals that syncs perfect with the atmosphere of this cinematic neoclassical song by FREDERIK MAGLE, LUX AETERNA delivered as a hymn for the beauty of nature and the life that lights gives to Earth. Dreamy vocals and abundant harmonies of keys and pas mixed with clarity, engage a deep relaxing atmosphere.
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FM-0007Review & criticism2020GermanGermany

The Fairest of Roses (Score review)

2020-11 · Sonic – Magazin für Holz- und Blechblasinstrumente · Markus Bebek

Work: The Fairest of Roses (Den Yndigste Rose)

Die festliche und stimmungsvolle Klangsprache des Stücks lässt aufhorchen. … Das Werk wird sich sicher mit wachsendem Bekanntheitsgrad fest im Repertoire für die Besetzung 2 Trompeten und Orgel verankern.
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The work’s festive, atmospheric soundworld commands attention. … With growing recognition, it will surely establish itself firmly in the repertoire for two trumpets and organ.

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FM-0017Review & criticism2020GermanGermany

Eine Fanfare für Corona (Concert review)

2020-09-29 · Acher-Rench-Zeitung · Jürgen Haberer

Work: The Fairest of Roses (Den Yndigste Rose)

„The Fairest of Roses“ von Frederik Magle. Ein musikalisches Kleinod, geprägt von einer wunderbar warmen und gefühlvollen Melodieführung.
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The Fairest of Roses by Frederik Magle. A musical gem, marked by wonderfully warm and sensitive melodic writing.

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FM-0016Review & criticism2020DanishDenmark

Concert review: Det Kongelige Kapels Fanfare

2020-06-09 · Information · Valdemar Lønsted

Work: Det Kongelige Kapels Fanfare

Det er højstemt musik, ikke i stil med Star Wars eller anden tjubangfestivitas, men snarere i retning af messingmusik af Paul Hindemith eller Aron Copland, velklingende og for det meste lyrisk talende, som det passer sig for et operaorkester.
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It is music of elevated character, not in the style of Star Wars or any other bombastic razzmatazz, but rather akin to brass music by Paul Hindemith or Aaron Copland: sonorous and, for the most part, lyrically eloquent, as befits an opera orchestra.

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FM-0164Review & criticism2020EnglishUnited Kingdom

Audience and musicians reunited as Copenhagen’s Opera House reopens (Review)

2020-06-08 · Gramophone · Andrew Mellor

Work: Fanfare for The Royal Danish Orchestra

a rousing ceremonial piece based on a clear, repeating triadic motif. Midway through, the music modulates abruptly, as if into a parallel universe. Everything has changed, all is momentarily disorientating, the tonic key apparently gone forever. But still, the music finds its way to brilliance.
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FM-0015Review & criticism2020DanishDenmark

Concert review: Det Kongelige Kapels Fanfare

2020-06-08 · Sceneblog · Casper Koeller / Sceneblog editorial team

Work: Det Kongelige Kapels Fanfare

Frederik Magles fanfare er smuk og fyndig, med klædelig overvægt af blæserklange, i tydelig reference til verdens ældste symfoniorkesters rødder, i Christian 1.s trompeterkorps i 1448. Velklingende og catchy, uden at lefle for nemme point. Flot start på koncerten.
English translation for this archive

Frederik Magle’s fanfare is beautiful and incisive, with a fitting emphasis on wind sonorities and a clear reference to the roots of the world’s oldest symphony orchestra in Christian I’s trumpet corps of 1448. Sonorous and catchy, without playing for easy applause. A fine opening to the concert.

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FM-0093Article & feature2020DanishDenmark

Frederik Magle

2020-05-07 · Lex — Danmarks Nationalleksikon · Robert Petersen

Work: Cantabile

“Frederik Magle, f. 1977, dansk komponist, pianist og koncertorganist.”
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Frederik Magle, born 1977, Danish composer, pianist and concert organist.

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FM-0124Broadcast2020DanishDenmark

Gudstjeneste i en coronatid – Langfredag

2020-04-10 · DR2 / Mediestream · DR2 / Mediestream

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FM-0123Broadcast2020DanishDenmark

Gudstjeneste i en coronatid – Palmesøndag

2020-04-05 · DR2 / Mediestream · DR2 / Mediestream

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FM-0085Interview2020DanishDenmark

Komponist: Det er første gang i mange år, at jeg har weekenderne fri

2020-04-03 · Kristeligt Dagblad · Benedikte Christine Rasmussen

“Jeg komponerer musik og holder koncerter ved siden af mit arbejde som organist.”
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I compose music and give concerts alongside my work as an organist.

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FM-0122Broadcast2020DanishDenmark

Gudstjeneste i en coronatid – Mariæ Bebudelse

2020-03-29 · DR2 / Mediestream · DR2 / Mediestream

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FM-0121Broadcast2020DanishDenmark

Gudstjeneste i en Coronatid

2020-03-22 · DR2 / Mediestream · DR2 / Mediestream

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FM-0120Article & feature2020DanishDenmark

Gudstjeneste på P1

2020-01-12 · DR P1 / Mediestream · DR P1 / Mediestream

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FM-0142Institutional & programme2020EnglishSerbia

Composition & arrangement — Jury

2020 · Constantine the Great International Art Competition — Composition & arrangement · Competition organiser / Faculty of Arts in Niš

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FM-0005Review & criticism2019EnglishInternational online

Review: The Fairest of Roses

2019-11-26 · Brassnificance! på Facebook · Ken Wyatt

Work: The Fairest of Roses (Den Yndigste Rose)

If you have experience of some fine sound reproduction, listen for the beautiful musical overtones and the layers of sound, beautifully performed with the entrance of a pipe organ after the two trumpets are playing a wonderfully complex theme and response with echo effects.
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FM-0004Review & criticism2019EnglishInternational online

Review: Lux Aeterna

2019-10-01 · Nordic Music Review · andyworsey

Work: Lux Aeterna

The effect is mesmerizing, the opening simply demands that the listener be still and quiet, before Maleen's atmospheric and mournful vocal takes over, building with a power and grace that gives the music an authority and confidence, finally leading to a positive hopeful conclusion.
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FM-0069Article & feature2019EnglishInternational online

Neoclassical Suite, V

2019-06-06 · Last Day Deaf · Christos Doukakis

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FM-0152Article & feature2019EnglishSerbia

An amazing concert happened on 10th of May with the Niš Symphony Orchestra. World premiere of Frederik Magle’s The Secret Garden!

2019-05-12 · Maestra Milena Injac, DMA — LinkedIn · Milena Injac

Work: The Secret Garden

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FM-0151Review & criticism2019EnglishInternational online

Frederik Magle, The Secret Garden Review

2019-04-23 · Staccatofy · Adorjan Horvát

Work: The Secret Garden

Magle’s music is uplifting and addresses the need for hope and lightheartedness when dealing with such a serious matter as serious illness. A triumphant composition for a triumphant cause!
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FM-0003Review & criticism2019EnglishInternational online

Review: The Secret Garden

2019-04-23 · Nordic Music Review · andyworsey

Work: The Secret Garden (Den Hemmelige Have)

there are some particularly beautiful moments, especially when the strings build just over 5 minutes in, and you can hear the resonance of the cello section pushing through - and the ending is really gorgeous too.
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FM-0068Article & feature2019DanishDenmark

Forårets farver i grøn, gul og blå er sprunget ud i trappeopgangen

2019-04-12 · Medicinske Tidsskrifter · Editorial team (byline not visible)

Work: Den Hemmelige Have

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FM-0002Review & criticism2019EnglishInternational online

Album review: Anastasis-Messe

2019-02-17 · Stereo Stickman · Rebecca Cullen

Work: Anastasis-Messe

Frederik Magle is a composer with a thorough and genuine air of creative freedom to his work. The project Anastasis-Messe need not be confined between the walls of a certain genre or style – instead, it offers an experience, an escape; an intense journey through various layers of thought and colour and emotion.
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FM-0150Academic & reference2019EnglishSerbia

The composition performed by the Faculty of Arts Orchestra as a part of an art project in Copenhagen

2019 (sandsynlig ud fra institutionens 2019/05-mediearkiv; ingen synlig artikeldate) · Faculty of Arts, University of Niš · Faculty of Arts news page

Work: The Secret Garden

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FM-0001Review & criticism2018EnglishUnited Kingdom

The Fairest of Roses (Score review)

2018-12-01 · Organists’ Review · Francis O’Gorman

Work: The Fairest of Roses (Den Yndigste Rose)

There is a pleasing, lucid simplicity about this music, which remains broadly tonal and has a touch of Celticness. … hauntingly expressive. … Recommended.

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FM-0118Article & feature2018DanishDenmark

Gudstjeneste — 2. påskedag

2018-04-02 · DR P1 / Mediestream · DR P1 / Mediestream

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FM-0117Article & feature2018DanishDenmark

Gudstjeneste — Påskedag

2018-04-01 · DR P1 / Mediestream · DR P1 / Mediestream

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FM-0116Article & feature2018DanishDenmark

Gudstjeneste — Langfredag

2018-03-30 · DR P1 / Mediestream · DR P1 / Mediestream

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FM-0115Article & feature2018DanishDenmark

Gudstjeneste — Skærtorsdag

2018-03-29 · DR P1 / Mediestream · DR P1 / Mediestream

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FM-0044Article & feature2018DanishDenmark

Lyden af et menneske: 9 stykker musik du skal høre til minde om prins Henrik

2018-02-20 · DR Nyheder · Frederik Bjerre Andersen

Work: Cantabile

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FM-0134Review & criticism2018DanishDenmark

Review: Anastasis-Messe

2018-01-29 · Kristeligt Dagblad · Peter Dürrfeld

Work: Anastasis-Messe

Anastasis-Messe, fremført af Magle selv samt sopranen Maleen Lundvig og Hareskov Kirkes Elitekor, viser atter komponistens talent for at arbejde på tværs af gængse skel
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Anastasis-Messe, performed by Magle himself together with soprano Maleen Lundvig and the Hareskov Church Elite Choir, once again demonstrates the composer’s talent for working across conventional boundaries.

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FM-0119Broadcast2018DanishDenmark

Gerningssteder

2018-01-02 · dk4 / Mediestream · dk4 / Mediestream

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FM-0075Academic & reference2017EnglishMalaysia

Effects of Major and Minor Modes to Emotional Perceptions of ‘Happy’ and ‘Sad’ in Piano Music Among Students Aged 9–17

2017 · University of Malaya Master of Performing Arts dissertation · Nurezlin Mohd Azib

Work: Sunset

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FM-0087Institutional & programme2017DanishDenmark

Kirkens organist

2017 · Sankt Pauls Kirke · Sankt Pauls Kirke

“Frederik Magle tiltrådte som organist i Sankt Pauls i 2017.”
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Frederik Magle took up the post of organist at St Paul’s Church in 2017.

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FM-0088Interview2016EnglishLithuania

SOP Podcast #55: Frederik Magle on Bringing the Organ Alive

2016-08-14 · Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast · Vidas Pinkevičius

“Today’s guest is Frederik Magle, a contemporary composer, concert organist and pianist from Denmark.”
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FM-0140Institutional & programme2016EnglishSpain

Yosra Zekri — The Tunisian soprano of international projection

2016 (recording year; profile publication date not visible) · Onuart Foundation · Byline not visible

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FM-0141Broadcast2015FrenchTunisia

Hatem Bouriel reçoit au studio 1 de RTCI Maria Dubin et l’équipe du film “Women In Red-Seahorse aria”

2015-04-03 · RTCI · RTCI; Hatem Bouriel named as host

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FM-0149Broadcast2015SerbianSerbia

Zlato na Festivalu u Indoneziji za film “Žena u crvenom-arija morskog konjića” | 05.03.2015

2015-03-05 · Niška televizija · Niška televizija; individual byline not visible

Work: Žena u crvenom – arija morskog konjića

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FM-0145Article & feature2014SerbianSerbia

Nagrada na Filmskom festivalu u Kaliforniji za film “Žena u crvenom-arija morskog konjića“

2014-12-31 · Gradski Portal 018 / RTV BUM 018 · redakcija GP018

Work: Žena u crvenom – arija morskog konjića

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FM-0144Article & feature2014SerbianSerbia

Premijera filma snimljenog u niškoj kasarni

2014-10-24 · Južne vesti · J.C.

Work: Žena u crvenom – arija morskog konjića

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FM-0143Article & feature2014SerbianSerbia

Stara kasarna inspiracija za film o ženstvenosti

2014-08-01 · Južne vesti · J. Canić

Work: Žena u crvenom – arija morskog konjića

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FM-0148Broadcast2014SerbianSerbia

Kratkometražni film "Žena u crvenom - arija morskog konjića" na polovini realizacije 2 | 29.06.2014

2014-06-29 · Niška televizija · Niška televizija; individual byline not visible

Work: Žena u crvenom – arija morskog konjića

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FM-0147Broadcast2014SerbianSerbia

Kratkometražni film "Žena u crvenom- arija morskog konjića" na polovini realizacije | 28.06.2014

2014-06-28 · Niška televizija · Niška televizija; individual byline not visible

Work: Žena u crvenom – arija morskog konjića

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FM-0146Academic & reference2014EnglishSerbia

Filming "The woman in red, Aria of a seahorse"

2014 (årkategoriseret fotoarkiv) · Faculty of Arts, University of Niš · Faculty of Arts archive page

Work: The Woman in Red, aria of a seahorse

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FM-0170Academic & reference2013EnglishAustralia

In Tune with Music, Book 2: Polyphony (Academic reference)

2013 · In Tune with Music, Book 2 · Ian Dorricott; Bernice Allan

Work: Polyphony

‘Polyphony’ (2002) is an excellent example of a piece in Magle’s crossover style, through which runs an undercurrent of darkness.

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FM-0179Institutional & programme2012EnglishUnited Kingdom

Final Program: 22nd World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Programme)

2012-09-09 · International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) · ISUOG editorial team

An exclusive performance by contemporary composer and pianist Frederik Magle
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FM-0132Article & feature2011DanishDenmark

Orgel og improvisation

2011-11-07 · Orgelforum · Henrik Sørensen

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FM-0133Review & criticism2011DanishDenmark

Øjeblikkets kunst (Review)

2011-10 · Organistbladet / Dansk Organist og Kantor Samfund

Og lad de to omtalte cd-indspilninger med orgelimprovisationer stå som fine nutidige bidrag til opdyrkelsen og udbredelsen af orgelimprovisationskunsten her i Danmark.
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The two aforementioned recordings of organ improvisations may thus stand as fine contemporary contributions to the cultivation and wider appreciation of the art of organ improvisation in Denmark.

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FM-0042Article & feature2011DanishDenmark

Se Suspekt på GAFFA TV

2011-09-12 · GAFFA TV · Ole Rosenstand Svidt

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FM-0165Review & criticism2011DanishDenmark

Suspekt: DR Koncerthuset (Concert review)

2011-09-11 · GAFFA · Maria Therese Seefeldt Stæhr

Work: Suspekt: Elektra

Det var skønt at se dirigenten, og manden bag de klassiske kompositioner, Frederik Magle, stå som forstenet i sit stiveste puds med laksko og korslagte arme, når han ikke dirigerede. Det var fantastisk at se ham leve sig ind i sin egen genre, da han spillede på det gigantiske orgel i “Parasitter”.
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It was delightful to see the conductor and the man behind the classical compositions, Frederik Magle, standing as if turned to stone in full formal dress, with patent-leather shoes and his arms crossed, when he was not conducting. It was fantastic to see him throw himself into his own genre as he played the gigantic organ in “Parasitter”.

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FM-0041Article & feature2011DanishDenmark

Suspekt lufter albumdetaljer

2011-08-31 · GAFFA · Siri Holm

Work: Suspekt: Elektra

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FM-0037Review & criticism2011DanishDenmark

Like a Flame (CD review)

2011-07-30 · Orgelforum · Christian Præstholm

Work: Like a Flame

“Frederik Magle er ubetinget en begavet improvisator som med energi og spillelyst formår at holde mange forskellige typer af forløb i gang.”
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Frederik Magle is unquestionably a gifted improviser who, with energy and evident enjoyment, succeeds in sustaining many different kinds of musical development.

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FM-0036Review & criticism2011EnglishUnited States

Frederik Magle’s Tradition in Modernity (Album review)

2011-06-28 · Gapplegate Classical-Modern Music Review · Grego Applegate Edwards

Work: Like a Flame

The young Frederik Magle has absorbed the tradition and in the persuasively rich 2-CD recital Like A Flame (Proprius 2061) gives us back his modern version of it. I will deflate any rhetorical suspense I might build up and say here that the results are something any aficionado of organ music will find delightful.
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FM-0035Review & criticism2011EnglishUnited Kingdom

MAGLE – Like a Flame, Proprius PRCD 2061 (Album review)

2011-05-11 · MusicWeb International · Byzantion

Work: Like a Flame

So is there any compelling reason to listen to his music? Categorically, the answer is yes. … Magle's music-making is highly creative, sometimes visionary, surprisingly unpompous (titles excepted), and always basically tonal - or at least chromatic - and tuneful. … [T]his is a double CD that no fan of original organ music should be without.
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FM-0114Article & feature2011DanishDenmark

Kirkeministeriet tænker kreativt

2011-03-31 · Kristeligt Dagblad · Claus Vincents

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FM-0094Review & criticism2011SwedishSweden

Backmans klassiska cd-tips (CD review)

2011-03-22 · Corren (Östgöta Correspondenten) · Per Olov Backman

Work: Like a Flame

“Hellre än att försöka lyssna med titlarna som utgångspunkt, tror jag faktiskt att man skall låta musiken och enbart musiken verka.”
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Rather than trying to listen with the titles as a point of departure, I actually think one should let the music—and the music alone—do its work.

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FM-0086Article & feature2010DanishDenmark

Enegænger: portræt af en prins

2010 · Enegænger: portræt af en prins · Stéphanie Surrugue

Work: Cantabile

“den unge komponist Frederik Magle ... havde komponeret et storslået værk over Cantabile”
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the young composer Frederik Magle ... had composed a magnificent work based on Cantabile.

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FM-0102Broadcast2009DanishDenmark

P2 Koncerten — Cantabile ved Prins Henriks 75-års fødselsdagskoncert

2009-06-11 · DR P2 / Mediestream · Peter Filtenborg

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FM-0026Review & criticism2008EnglishJapan-based international online

Composer Frederik Magle :: Site Review

2008-02-11 · JGoth.com :: Japan Goth and Industrial Music · Igor V. Goth

It is a fine piece of work that captured my imagination especially in the fast-tempo sections with keys and percussion playing off each other. About two-thirds of the way in the music lets up before unleashing a high-tempo, more uplifting tone.
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FM-0176Review & criticism2008EnglishUnited States

Frederik Magle – Souffle Le Vent + The Hope (Review)

2008-02-01 · NeuFutur Magazine · Sargeant

“Souffle Le Vent” has a full sound that will blow away listeners; with different elements, be they violins, cellos, or a slew of other instruments, individuals will have to dissect pretty deeply all the different currents of music that Magle inserts into the composition.
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FM-0131Article & feature2004DanishDenmark

Drømmeorgel for verden

2004-06-16 · Kristeligt Dagblad · Helene Moe

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FM-0160Article & feature2004DanishDenmark

Komponist for prins Henrik

2004-06-10 · Berlingske Tidende · Lotte Bichel

Work: Cantabile

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FM-0166Review & criticism2004DanishDenmark

Cd-anmeldelser: En bemærkelsesværdig cd – og et par til … (CD review)

2004-01-29 · Udfordringen · Erik Linow

Work: Kantate til Sankt Cæcilies dag

Magles moderate modernisme er i hans personliggjorte stil en oplevelse af de helt usædvanlige. Jeg kender næsten intet kirkemusikalsk værk, jeg for øjeblikket hellere vil anbefale!
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Magle’s moderate modernism, expressed in his highly personal style, is an altogether exceptional experience. I can think of almost no work of church music that I would rather recommend at present.

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FM-0178Interview2003DanishDenmark

Komponisten Frederik Magle fortæller i dette interview (Interview)

2003-09-07 · Underholdningsnettet.dk · Byline not visible

Work: Håbet

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FM-0100Broadcast2001DanishDenmark

With and against the current

2001-02-25 · DR P1 / Mediestream · Ulla Strømberg; redaktion Ann-Sophie Lignell

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FM-0175Review & criticism2001DanishDenmark

Plader (Review)

2001 · Dansk Musik Tidsskrift (DMT) · Jørgen Lekfeldt

Med disse værker af Frederik Magle vises tre udmærkede eksempler på kirkelig brugsmusik. … Men samtidig afsløres ved denne sammenstilling for mig at se en vis mangel på stringens hos Frederik Magle. … Men der er da bestemt tale om ægte melodisk inspiration i en sats som 'Og stadig i dag' i kantaten.
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These works by Frederik Magle provide three excellent examples of music written for practical use in the church. … At the same time, however, this juxtaposition reveals, in my view, a certain lack of rigour in Frederik Magle. … Yet there is certainly genuine melodic inspiration in a movement such as “Og stadig i dag” in the cantata.

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FM-0113Broadcast1999DanishDenmark

Randers Byorkester — Decet (World premiere)

1999-04-16 · DR P2 / Mediestream

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FM-0098Broadcast1999DanishDenmark

Frederik Magle — P1-profil om The Infinite Second

1999-03-08 · DR P1 / Mediestream · Jens Frobenius

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FM-0158Interview1998DanishDenmark

På vej mod komponisternes første division

1998-11-18 · Kristeligt Dagblad · Mikael Garnæs

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FM-0112Broadcast1997DanishDenmark

Folk og Musik — Et nyfødt barn før evighed Gud

1997-12-14 · DR P2 / Mediestream

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FM-0097Broadcast1997DanishDenmark

Torsdagskoncert — Frederik Magle som organist; Rie Koch-portræt

1997-11-20 · DR P2 / Mediestream

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FM-0193Article & feature1996DanishDenmark

En moderne julekantate (Article)

1996-12-06 · Kristeligt Dagblad · Eva Hvidt

Frederik Magles store kantate 'Et nyfødt barn før evighed Gud' … er et moderne musikalsk eventyr.
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Frederik Magle’s large-scale cantata “Et nyfødt barn før evighed Gud” … is a modern musical fairy tale.

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FM-0208Broadcast1996DanishDenmark

Forskel på danske jule-kantater (Article)

1996-12-06 · UR · Steen Søgaard

Work: Et nyfødt barn før evighed Gud

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FM-0207Article & feature1996DanishDenmark

Ny julekantate (Article)

1996-12-04 · Villabyerne · Byline not visible in surviving clipping

Work: Et nyfødt barn før evighed Gud

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FM-0192Review & criticism1996DanishDenmark

Ung og storladen orgelmusik (CD review)

1996-07-06 · Jyllands-Posten · John Christiansen

Det er ret overvældende at høre den unge Frederik Magles orgelmusik, som han selv spiller den på den nye CD.
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It is quite overwhelming to hear the young Frederik Magle’s organ music, which he performs himself on the new CD.

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FM-0205Interview1996DanishDenmark

Lysten driver værket (Article)

1996-04-09 · Politiken · Teresa Waskowska

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FM-0206Review & criticism1996DanishDenmark

Mange følelser i hans orgelmusik (CD review)

1996-04-03 · Berlingske Tidende · Steen Chr. Steensen

… hvorledes Frederik Magle behersker både materialet og de store forløb, som han sætter igang. Skriver som en moden komponist med overblik og retningssans.
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… how Frederik Magle commands both his material and the large-scale spans he sets in motion. He writes like a mature composer, with a sure grasp of the whole and a sense of direction.

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FM-0157Interview1996DanishDenmark

Nogle ret kraftige følelser som vil ud

1996-03-07 · Berlingske Tidende · Lotte Bichel

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FM-0204Interview1995DanishDenmark

Ikke noget vidunderbarn (Article)

1995-12-11 · Lolland-Falsters Folketidende · Susanne Lose

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FM-0209Article & feature1995DanishDenmark

Ungt dansk talent i Viborg Domkirke (Article)

1995-04-26 · Viborg Nyt · M. Lundsgaard

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FM-0096Broadcast1995DanishDenmark

Frederik Magle — egne orgelværker

1995-04-06 · DR P2 / Mediestream

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FM-0156Interview1995DanishDenmark

Måske lyder det kedeligt

1995-02-25 · Kristeligt Dagblad · Else Marie Nygaard

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FM-0203Interview1995DanishDenmark

Eventyr-sang (Article)

1995-02-09 · Horsens Folkeblad · René Bøye Pedersen

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FM-0202Review & criticism1995DanishDenmark

Musikbilleder (Review)

1995-02-02 · Information · Merete Møller Olsen

Meget flot og sjovt lavet.
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Very impressively and imaginatively done.

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FM-0201Interview1995DanishDenmark

17-årig godt i gang som komponist (Article)

1995-01-22 · Morgenposten (Fyens Stiftstidende, 6. sektion) · Helle Høgsbro

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FM-0190Review & criticism1995DanishDenmark

Et ganske usædvanligt talent (Concert review)

1995-01-22 · Stiftstidende · Jakob Brønnum

Det er i sig selv helt usædvanligt, at en så ung orgelspiller kan præsentere et program med hele tre egne kompositioner. … Hvad Frederik Magle præsterer på orglet er lige så imponerende. Det er virtuost spil, men også indtrængende og følelsesladet.
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It is in itself quite unusual for such a young organist to be able to present a programme containing as many as three of his own compositions. … What Frederik Magle achieves on the organ is equally impressive. It is virtuoso playing, but also intense and emotionally charged.

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FM-0200Interview1995DanishDenmark

Musiktalent (Article)

1995-01-19 · Århus Stiftstidende · Helle Høgsbro

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FM-0199Interview1995DanishDenmark

Ikke noget vidunderbarn (Article)

1995-01-11 · Midtjyllands Avis · Helle Broberg Nielsen

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FM-0198Interview1995DanishDenmark

Musik er noget mellem mennesker (Article)

1995-01-03 · Horsens Folkeblad · Helle Broberg Nielsen

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FM-0210Article & feature1995DanishDenmark

En komponist med fart på (Article)

1995-01 · Plus · Elisabeth Texsen

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FM-0191Review & criticism1995DanishDenmark

Nyt orgel i unge hænder (Concert review)

1995 · Lolland-Falsters Folketidende · K. E. Watz

Som orgelspiller hører han til de ildsprudlende, uden at hans spil bliver ren jagt på effekter. Bag Frederik Magles dynamiske satsninger fornemmer man fortsat fremmest en enorm spilleglæde og en utrolig begejstring over, hvad instrumentet kan præstere, når man behersker det.
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As an organist, he is one of the fiery kind, without his playing becoming a mere pursuit of effects. Behind Frederik Magle’s bold dynamic choices, one senses above all an enormous joy in playing and an extraordinary enthusiasm for what the instrument can do when it is mastered.

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FM-0197Interview1994DanishDenmark

Musik er noget mellem mennesker (Article)

1994-12-28 · Fyns Amts Avis · Helle Broberg Nielsen

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FM-0195Interview1994DanishDenmark

Musik er noget mellem mennesker (Article)

1994-12-27 · Sjællands Tidende · Helle Broberg Nielsen

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FM-0196Interview1994DanishDenmark

Musik er noget mellem mennesker (Article)

1994-12-27 · Vejle Folkeblad · Helle Broberg Nielsen

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FM-0194Interview1994DanishDenmark

Sangen er et eventyr (Article)

1994-12-24 · Frederiksborg Amts Avis · Helle Broberg Nielsen

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FM-0066Article & feature1990DanishDenmark

Koncert med 13-årig komponist

1990-10-24 · Villabyerne · Byline not visible

Work: Toccata primi toni

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FM-0155Article & feature1990DanishDenmark

Meget unge solister

1990-05-25 · Berlingske Tidende · Byline not visible

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FM-0065Review & criticism1990DanishDenmark

Tre unge talenter i fuldt flor (Concert review)

1990-05-25 · Jyllands-Posten · Thorkil Kjems

Hvordan lyder så seriøs kompositionsmusik af en 13-årig? … nogle abstrakt-modernistiske, andre enkle, næsten populær-musikalske.
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So what does serious concert music by a thirteen-year-old sound like? … some of it abstract and modernist, some simple, almost popular in style.

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FM-0064Article & feature1990DanishDenmark

Musik af 13-årig komponist

1990-05-23 · Frederiksborg Amtsavis · Byline not visible

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FM-0061Article & feature1990DanishDenmark

To unge talenter

1990-05-18 · Jyllands-Posten · Jens Bech

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FM-0063Article & feature1990DanishDenmark

Talentmasse på kirkebænken

1990-05 · Kristeligt Dagblad · Helene Moe

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FM-0059Article & feature1988DanishDenmark

En dreng og hans drøm

1988-12-20 · Kristeligt Dagblad · Byline not visible

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FM-0060Article & feature1988DanishDenmark

Frederik og drømmen

1988-12-20 · Kristeligt Dagblad · Helene Moe

Work: Jesus bliver vor frelser

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FM-0058Article & feature1988DanishDenmark

Frederik, 11 år, komponerede kirkekoncert

1988-12 · Billed-Bladet · Trine Villemann

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FM-0057Article & feature1988DanishDenmark

Fint Frederik

1988-11-28 · Det Fri Aktuelt · Lars Aksel Jakobsen

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FM-0154Article & feature1988DanishDenmark

Ung komponist

1988-11-28 · Berlingske Tidende · Byline not visible

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FM-0055Article & feature1988DanishDenmark

Komponist på 11 år bag kæmpe-koncert i Grundtvigskirken

1988-11-27 · Søndagsavisen · Kirsten Larsen

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FM-0054Article & feature1988DanishDenmark

Vidunderbarn med musical

1988-11-25 · Ekstra Bladet · beth

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FM-0052Article & feature1988DanishDenmark

11-årig har komponeret timelang klassisk koncert

1988-11-24 · Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten · Jens Bech

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FM-0053Article & feature1988DanishDenmark

11-årig komponist

1988-11-24 · Jyllands-Posten · Byline not visible

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FM-0051Article & feature1988DanishDenmark

11-årig fra Hellerup komponerer julekoncert

1988-11-22 · Den nye Gentofte Hellerup Nyt · Byline not visible

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FM-0047Article & feature1987DanishDenmark

Tilfreds ung komponist

1987-03-23 · Berlingske · Byline not visible

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FM-0045Article & feature1987DanishDenmark

Ni-årig skriver salme-musik

1987-03-18 · Berlingske Tidende · Bo Dræbel

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FM-0073Article & featureUndatedEnglishInternational online

Frederik Magle

Wise Music Classical · Andrew Mellor

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FM-0092Article & featureUndatedDanishDenmark

Frederik Magle

Kristeligt Dagblad · Kristeligt Dagblad

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