Composer · 1802 - 1846
Niels Peter Jensen
Biography
Niels Peter Jensen (1802-1846) was a Danish flautist, organist and composer. Born in Copenhagen, he received musical training after losing his sight in childhood. His teachers included Friedrich Kuhlau and August Wilhelm Hartmann. He worked at St Peter’s Church in Copenhagen and became known as a flute virtuoso and teacher. His works include chamber music, flute studies and variations drawing on popular melodies and vocal repertoire.