Siegfried Langgaard was a composer ahead of his time-yet deeply rooted in the traditions of the past. Torn between the grand Romantic heritage and the bold new frontiers of musical modernism, Langgaard's life was one of artistic struggle, visionary innovation, and relentless pursuit of musical truth.From his early influences in Copenhagen's rich cultural scene to his groundbreaking symphonic works that defied convention, Langgaard remained an enigmatic figure in the history of classical music. His compositions, often misunderstood in his lifetime, have since been rediscovered as powerful...

Siegfried Langgaard was a composer ahead of his time-yet deeply rooted in the traditions of the past. Torn between the grand Romantic heritage and the bold new frontiers of musical modernism, Langgaard's life was one of artistic struggle, visionary innovation, and relentless pursuit of musical truth.From his early influences in Copenhagen's rich cultural scene to his groundbreaking symphonic works that defied convention, Langgaard remained an enigmatic figure in the history of classical music. His compositions, often misunderstood in his lifetime, have since been rediscovered as powerful...