Description

HOLGER BRUUSGAARD (MELLERUP, NEAR RANDERS, 11 OCTOBER, 1884 – COPENHAGEN, 22 JANUARY, 1968)

He began his vocal studies in Copenhagen and continued his training in Rome, Dresden, and Paris. In 1913, he made his debut at the Royal Court Opera in Copenhagen, where he remained a member until 1938. His extensive repertoire included roles such as Papageno in Die Zauberflöte, Wolfram in Tannhäuser, Kurwenal in Tristan und Isolde, Valentin in Faust, Escamillo in Carmen, Germont-père in La Traviata, Renato in Un ballo in maschera, Posa in Don Carlo, Ford in Falstaff, and the title role in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin.

He also gave guest performances in major opera houses in Berlin, Hamburg, Dresden, and Prague, earning acclaim for his artistry and versatility.

Chronology of some appearances

1913-1938 Copenhagen Royal Opera

TRACKLIST

1. Uret (L. Nielsen): Jeg ved hvor der ligger en gammel borg (Romance) M28 43AR Gramophone, København 1920-09-24
2. Don Carlo (Verdi): Chi mai si fa nel suol francese with Tenna Kraft and Ingeborg Steffensen Historical live recordings from the Archive of Danmarks Radio, 1934. 11. 01
3. Andreas Hofer AL 805 1278Am HMV 1921. 03. 08
4. Hvorfor svulmer Weichselfloden AL 805 1173Am HMV 1921. 02. 24
5. Naar Solen ganger til Hvile X 1162 1272Am HMV 1921. 03 .08
6. Der staar et Slot i Vesterled X 1162 1269Am HMV 1921. 03. 08
7. Dejlig er den Himmel blaa X 1078 1171Am HMV 1921. 02. 24
8. Glade Jul, dejlige Jul X 1078 11176Am HMV 921. 02. 24
9. Nøkken sad i Elven X 1353 BE140-1 HMV 1921. 12. 08
10. De Nygifte X 1353 BE139-1 HMV 1921. 12. 08
11. Danskes Hilsen til Danmark af “Holger Danskes Sange” X 996 485Am HMV 1920. 07. 28
12. Prinsesse Gloriant af “Holger Danskes Sange” X 996 894Am HMV 1920. 09. 24
13. Kirkeklokke ej til Hovedstæder X 1079 1175Am HMV 1921. 02. 24
14. Paaskeklokken kimed mildt X 1079 1270Am HMV 1921. 03. 08