Sophus Christian Danning (16 June 1867 – 7 November 1925) was a Danish composer and conductor. From 1898 to 1907 he worked in Bergen as a conductor for the

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra ( Norwegian: Bergen filharmoniske orkester) is a Norwegian orchestra based in Bergen. Its principal concert venue is the Grieg Hall. History Established in 1765 under the name ''Det Musicalske Selskab'' (The M ...

and

Den Nationale Scene Den Nationale Scene () is the largest theatre in Bergen, Norway. Den Nationale Scene is also one of the oldest permanent theatres in Norway. History Opened under the name '' Det Norske Theater'' in 1850, the theatre has roots dating back to its ...

, and from 1907 to 1914 he conducted at Fahlstrøms Theater. He also wrote operas such as ''Kynthia'' in 1903 and

operette This is a glossary list of opera genres, giving alternative names. "Opera" is an Italian word (short for "opera in musica"); it was not at first ''commonly'' used in Italy (or in other countries) to refer to the genre of particular works. Most co ...

s such as ''Columbine'' in 1912. From 1914 to 1923 he conducted for Odense City Orchestra. He was married to the Norwegian actress Signe Danning.

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1867 births 1925 deaths Danish composers Danish male composers Danish conductors (music) Danish male conductors (music) Danish expatriates in Norway {{Denmark-composer-stub