Background
Herman Severin Løvenskiold was born at Ulefoss in the municipality Nome, Norway. He was the son of Eggert Christopher Løvenskiold (1788–1861), director Ulefos Jernværk.
Herman Severin Løvenskiold was born at Ulefoss in the municipality Nome, Norway. He was the son of Eggert Christopher Løvenskiold (1788–1861), director Ulefos Jernværk.
In 1829, his family moved to Denmark. He was trained in music by composer Peter Casper Krossing. He also went abroad where he studied nn Vienna, Leipzig and Saint St. Petersburg.
Following his return to Denmark, he composed music for a number of dramatic works at the Royal Danish Theatre.
From 1851, he was the organist at Christiansborg Castle Church (Christiansborg Slotskirke) on Slotsholmen in Copenhagen. Frydendal, Flemming (ed) (1998) Christiansborg Slot (Copenhagen: Slotsog Ejendomsstyrelsen)
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This church, which dated from 1738-1742, was frequently attended by members of the Danish Royal Family.