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The Children's Dance from 'Elverhøj'

The Children's Dance from 'Elverhøj'

1902 · 1 min · Documentary

The Children's Dance from 'Elverhøj', performed by Gudrun Christensen and Helga Smith. Elverhøj (1828; literal translation, Elves’ Hill) by Johan Ludvig Heiberg, with music by Frederik Kuhlau, is considered the Danish national play. It was commissioned by King Frederik VI for the marriage of his youngest daughter Vilhelmine Marie to Frederik Carl Christian (later King Frederik VII). (Stumfilm.DK)

Directed by Peter Elfelt

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