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HOFDING (Hofding) Niels Finn (b. 10 III 1899, Copenhagen) - Danish composer. He took private lessons from K. Eppesen and T. Laub in Copenhagen, improved in Vienna with J. Marx. In 1928-69 he taught at Dat. the king. conservatory (since 1949 professor), in 1954 its director. In 1931 with J. Bentson founded Nar in Copenhagen. musesschool (for her students wrote several productions., including the opera "Pasteur", 1935). In 1929-1939 before. Musical and pedagogical union. In his work he developed realistic. traditions of K. Nielsen. Created a series of mean. works, including operas of a lyrical-comedic character “The New Dress of the King” (according to X. K. Andersen, 1928, Copenhagen) and “A Trip to the Source” (“Kilderejsen”, according to L. Holberg, 1931, post. 1942, in the same place); 4 symphonies (1923-28, 1934 - for chamber orchestra), symph. The Arsenal at Springfield fantasy for soloists, choir, orchestra and organ (according to G.W. Longfellow, 1953; deeply tragic, full of humanistic pathos, this opus is anti-war). Teacher. X.'s activity was of great importance for the development of muses. Education in Denmark. He wrote a textbook of harmony (1933).