Composer

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Anonymous

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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2:50

"Dronning Dagmars død" is a medieval Danish ballad that tells the story of the death of Queen Dagmar, the wife of King Valdemar II of Denmark. The ballad is anonymous, and its exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the 13th century. The ballad consists of three movements, each of which tells a different part of the story. The first movement describes the beauty and kindness of Queen Dagmar, who is loved by all who know her. The second movement tells of her illness and death, and the grief that her husband and people feel at her passing. The third movement describes the queen's funeral and the mourning that follows. The ballad is characterized by its simple, repetitive structure and its use of traditional ballad motifs, such as the supernatural appearance of the queen's ghost. It is also notable for its use of imagery, particularly in the second movement, where the queen's death is described in vivid detail. Despite its age, "Dronning Dagmars død" remains a popular and influential work in Danish culture. It has been adapted into numerous plays, operas, and films, and its themes of love, loss, and mourning continue to resonate with audiences today.

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