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Ludvig Albert Hegner |
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Studied with: Studied theory and
composition with Niels W. Gade
Played for: In 1884, became a member of the Danish Royal Theatre Orchestra and after two months was made principal bass. Instrument: He played a Viennese instrument built circa 1700 which he bought from an Italian opera company that became insolvent in Copenhagen. Comment: Prior to his death Ludvig Hegner founded a double bass dynasty when both his son, Louis Alexander Hegner (1876-1968) and grandson, Louis Oscar Hegner (1897-1967) followed each other in a direct line as principal bass players in the Danish Royal Theatre. |
Sincere thanks to Per Knudsen for the picture and information on Ludvig Hegner.
Also thanks to Lars Clemmensen of the Royal Danish Orchestra for information on Ludvig Hegner's instrument.
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