Songs of Denmark, Songs to Live By - Softcover

Joy Ibsen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0895795779 ISBN 13: 9780895795779

Publisher: Ibsen Lenef, 2005

Synopsis

A music collection featuring beautiful Danish songs, sung for generations by Danish Americans. These songs convey the art of living vibrantly. All who love Scandinavian music will love this book. The collection includes songs for children, Christmas, morning and evening songs, plus hymns, traditional music and folk songs. The piano scores have lyrics in both Danish and English. 42 gorgeous full-color photographs of Denmark are by National Geographic photographer Sisse Brimberg. A 70 minute audio CD is included performed by the Grand View College Kantorei and baritone soloist Karl Christensen.

About this title

About the Author:

Joy Ibsen is a writer, composer,and piano teacher living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As a Danish American growing up in small Midwestern Danish communities, she developed a commitment to, and love for Danish music and culture. She believes these Danish songs have enduring value, great beauty, and are very enjoyable to sing. A graduate of Grand View College and Shimer College, she studied Religion and Literature at the University of Chicago. She is an active participant at Danebod Folk School.

Review:

Joy Ibsen's songbook is a true collection of Danish traditional songs! As a native of Denmark I am transported to long gone memories of those songs each time I listen. --Solveijg Willis East Stroudsburg, PA

I marvel at the fine translations and I enjoy the excellent photography. --Borge M Christensen-- Tucson, AR

The book is beautiful, inspiring and over-the-top. Nice job! The pictures are fantastic. --Mark Nussle

About this edition

• Publisher: Ibsen Lenef
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0895795779
• ISBN 13: 9780895795779
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112
• Editor: Joy Ibsen
• Illustrator: Sisse Brimberg, Photographer