Aagaard, Thorvald b. June 8, 1877 d. March 22, 1937 Composer, Editor, Teacher. He was a leader of the Danish folk music revival of the early 20th Century. His compositions, mostly songs, exemplify his country's native traditions. The best known include "The Snowflakes are Dancing", "The Sparrow Sits Silent in the Attic", "He Comes with the Summer", and "I See the Light Beech Islands". Aagaard was born in Rolsted on the island of Funen, Denmark. Initially trained as a violinist, he studied music at the Copenhagen Conservatory (1900 to 1902) and...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Ryslinge Cemetery, Ryslinge, Syddanmark, Denmark
b. June 8, 1877 d. March 22, 1937