Previous posts for August 21st are here: Janet Baker (2019), Gregg Smith (2020), Count Basie; Lili Boulanger (2021), Otto Goldschmidt; Count Basie (2022), and Kate Loder, Lady Thompson (2023)
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Johannes Frederik Fröhlich [or Frølich] (21 August 1806 – 21 May 1860) was a Danish violinist, conductor and composer.
Homegrown
Fröhlich was a central figure in Danish musical circles during the Romantic era. -- adapted from Wikipedia
The sort of folks who stage campaigns
To foster music of the Danes
Will know who J. F. Fröhlich was,
But no one else (I reckon) does.
Envoi
Don’t be petty, don’t be snide
About this Danish ethnic pride.
It’s good when citizens are vocal
About the arts when they are local.
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Hmmm….
You’ll be forgiven if you’re thinkin’
That Fröhlich looks a lot like Lincoln.
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