Birgitte Alsted facts for kids
Birgitte Alsted (born on June 15, 1942) is a talented Danish musician. She is known as a violinist, a teacher, and a composer. Birgitte Alsted has created many unique musical pieces.
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Early Life and Education
Birgitte Alsted was born in Odense, a city in Denmark. She studied music at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. She also continued her musical education in Warsaw, Poland.
A Unique Musical Style
Birgitte Alsted is famous for her work with electronic music. She often mixes music with other art forms. For example, she has created music for theater shows and dance performances in Denmark. Her compositions are often different from traditional music. She uses both electronic sounds and acoustic instruments.
Multimedia and Inspiration
Birgitte Alsted also explored multimedia performances. These shows combined electronic sounds, poetry, dance, and even slides. She liked to experiment with these different elements. Old and new literature, especially poetry, greatly inspired her music.
Founding "Gruppen for Alternativ Musik"
Birgitte Alsted helped start a group called "Gruppen for Alternativ Musik" (Group for Alternative Music). This group was very important for her career as a composer. They explored new ways to make music. They also tried out collective improvisation, where musicians create music together on the spot. The group performed their own songs in unusual places. These included Nørreport Station and the Copenhagen Zoo.
Teaching and Performing
Besides composing, Birgitte Alsted also worked as a teacher. She taught in the Hørsholm municipality and at St. Annæ Gymnasium in Copenhagen. She also played the violin in the Danish National Symphony Orchestra.
Musical Works
Birgitte Alsted has composed many pieces. Here are some of her notable works:
- 1988: Vækst
- 1995: Sorgsang II
- 1996: Sorgsang V
- 2001: Zweigeigen
- 2002: Zu versuchen, die Fragen
- 2002: Odysseus on a Minicruise
- 2006: Dance with Bells
Recordings
You can hear Birgitte Alsted's music on these recordings:
- Nyvang and Alsted: Planetarium Music This album includes her piece Sorgsang II (Lament II) from 1995. It was released in 1997.
- Zweigeigen (2001) This recording features Duo Gelland. It was released in 2007.
