# List of compositions by Niels Gade

The following is a list of the compositions of Niels Gade (1817–1890).
A numbered, thematic catalogue of Gade's works was published online by The Royal Danish Library in 2019.
| Year of composition | Op. | Title, scoring, key, and other details |
| 1836 | — | Overture, E |
| 1836 | — | Allegro, A minor, String quartet |
| 1837 | — | Andante & allegro molto, F minor String quintet (2 violins, viola and 2 cellos) |
| 1839 | — | Piano trio, B-flat major |
| 1840 | — | Seht', welch ein Mensch! Hymn. Choir a capella. |
| 1840 | — | Hilf uns, Gott, in unserm Streit. Gebeth. Choir a capella. |
| 1840 | 1 | Echoes of Ossian (Efterklange af Ossian), A minor Overture |
| 1840 | — | Fædrelandets muser, ballet, Johannes Frederik Frølich |
| 1840 | 28 | Piano Sonata in E minor (revised 1854) |
| 1840 | — | String quartet, F major |
| 1840 | — | Fem Fædrelandshistoriske Songs |
| | | — Hvi synges evigt om Spartaner, Daniel Rantzau. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger |
| | | — En Schweitzerbonde staar aarle ved Strand, Den sælsome Jordefærd. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger |
| | | — Der risler en Kilde i Haraldsted Skov. Text by H. P. Holst |
| | | — Før var der knap skrevet paa dansk en Bog, Ludvig Holberg. Text by C. Vilster |
| | | — Paa Sjølunds fagre Sletter. Text by B. S. Ingemann |
| 1841 | 2b | Spring Flowers (Foraarstoner), 3 Piano pieces. Revised Version 1873 |
| | | — Allegretto grazioso, F major |
| | | — Andantino con moto, B-flat major |
| | | — Allegretto cantabile, C major |
| 1841 | — | 6 Songs. Christoph Ernst Friedrich Weyse |
| 1842 | 3 | Agnete og Havfruerne. Solo, female choir and orchestra. Text by H. C. Andersen |
| | | — Jeg ved et Slot, dets Væg og Tag, Havfruesang |
| | | — Sol deroppe ganger under Lide, Agnetes Vuggevise |
| 1842 | 4 | Nordiske Tonebilleder. Piano 4 hands |
| | | Allegro risoluto, F major |
| | | Allegretto quasi Andantino, F minor |
| | | Allegro commodo, F major |
| 1842 | 5 | 1st Symphony, C minor, Paa Sjølunds fagre Sletter |
| 1842 | 6 | 1st violin sonata, A major |
| 1842 | — | Napoli. Ballet by August Bournonville. (H. S. Paulli & Edvard Helsted) |
| 1842 | — | 3 Songs. Text by Christian Winther |
| 1843 | 10 | 2nd Symphony, E major |
| 1844 | 7 | In the Highlands (I Højlandet), D major. Overture |
| 1845 | 8 | String quintet, E minor. 2 violins, 2 violas, cello |
| 1845 | 9 | Nine folksongs. Soli and piano. Text by ? |
| 1845 | 11 | 6 Songs. Male choir |
| 1846 | 12 | Comala. Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text after Ossian |
| 1846 | 13 | 5 Songs. Choir a capella. Text by Emanuel Geibel |
| | | — Der Frühling ist ein starker Held, Ritter Frühling |
| | | — Die stille Wasserrose steigt, Die Wasserrose |
| | | — Wer recht in Freuden wandern will, Morgenwanderung |
| | | — Feldeinwärts fland ein, Herbstlied |
| | | — Im Wald im hellen Sonnenschein, Im Wald |
| 1846 | 14 | Overture (No. 3), C major |
| 1846 | — | O du, der du die Liebe bist. Choir and strings. Text by ? |
| 1847 | 15 | 3rd Symphony, A minor |
| 1848 | 16 | Horseman's Life (Ridderliv). 6 Songs. Male choir. Text by C. Schultes |
| 1848 | 18 | Three character pieces, Piano 4 hands |
| | | — Bortreisen, C major |
| | | — Valpladsen, E minor |
| | | — Hjemkomsten, E major |
| 1849 | 17 | Octet, F major, 4 violins, 2 violas and 2 cellos |
| 1849 | 21a | 2nd violin sonata, D minor |
| 1849 | 21b | Three digte. Text by Carsten Hauch |
| | | — Herr Magnus han stirrer i Vinternatten ud, Knud Lavard |
| | | — Hvorfor svulmer Weichselfloden, Polsk Fædrelandssang |
| | | — Hvi staar du saa ensom o Birketræ, Birken |
| 1849 | — | Mariotta. Syngestykke. Text by Carl Borgaard efter Eugène Scribe |
| 1850 | 19 | Akvareller, Piano |
| 1850 | 20 | 4th Symphony, B-flat major |
| 1850 | — | Nordisk Sæterrejse, F major. Lystspil Overture |
| 1850 | — | 3 Songs. Text by H. C. Andersen |
| 1851 | 22 | 3 tone pieces, Organ |
| | | — Tonestykke, F major |
| | | — Tonestykke, C major |
| | | — Tonestykke, A minor |
| 1851 | — | String quartet, F minor |
| 1852 | 23 | Spring Fantasy (Foraarsfantasi). Cantata. Soli, piano and orchestra. Text by Edmund Lobedanz |
| 1852 | 24 | Bilder des Orients. 5 songs. Text by Heinrich Stieglitz |
| | | — Deine Stimme lass ertonen |
| | | — Milde Abendlüfte wehen, Ständchen |
| | | — Meinen Kranz hab' ich gesendet |
| | | — Ihr habt genug getrunken, Am Brunnen |
| | | — Wenn der letzte Saum des Tages |
| 1852 | 25 | 5th Symphony, D minor, Piano |
| 1852 | — | Albumsblade. Piano |
| 1852 | — | 3 Songs |
| | | – bl. a. |
| | | — Grøn er Vaarens Hæk, Aprilvise. Text by Poul Martin Møller |
| 1852 | — | Op thi Dagen nu frembryder. Text by Hans Adolph Brorson |
| 1853 | 26 | 5 Songs. Male choir |
| 1853 | 29 | Novelletter, Piano trio |
| 1854 | 27 | Arabeske. Piano |
| 1854 | 28 | Piano sonata, E minor. Revision of the 1840 sonata |
| 1854 | 30 | Elverskud. Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text by Christian Molbech |
| 1854 | — | Et folkesagn. Ballet by August Bournonville. (Acts I and III; J. P. E. Hartmann composed the music for Act II) |
| 1855 | 31 | Folkedanse. Piano |
| 1856 | — | Udrust dig Helt fra Golgata. Text by Johannes Ewald |
| 1856 | — | O du, der du die Liebe bist. Choir a capella. Text by ? (Tidligere version 1846) |
| 1856 | — | Minde Cantata over Fru Anna Nielsen |
| 1857 | 32 | 6th Symphony, G minor |
| 1857 | 34 | Idyller. Piano |
| | | — I Blomsterhaven, G major |
| | | — Ved Bækken, F major |
| | | — Trækfugle, D major |
| | | — Aftendæmring, D major |
| 1857 | — | Baldurs drøm. Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text by Adolph Hertz |
| 1857 | — | Fra skitsebanden. Piano |
| 1858 | 33 | 5 Songs. Male choir |
| 1858 | 35 | Foraars-Budskab. Koncertstykke. Choir and orchestra. Text by Emanuel Geibel |
| 1859 | 36 | Children's Christmas (Børnenes Jul), Piano |
| | | — Jule-Klokkerne, F major |
| | | — Indgangsmarch, A major |
| | | — Drengenes Runddans, A minor |
| | | — Smaapigernes Dans, E major |
| | | — Godnat!, F major |
| 1859 | — | Barn Jesus i en Krybbe laa. Text by H. C. Andersen |
| 1859 | — | Minde Cantata for Overhofmarschal Chamberlain Levetzau |
| 1860 | — | Andantino, C-sharp minor. Piano |
| 1860 | — | Albumblad, C major. Piano |
| 1860 | — | Danserinden, F major. Piano |
| 1860 | — | Minde Cantata for Skuespiller Nielsen |
| 1861 | 37 | Hamlet, C minor. Overture |
| 1861 | 39 | Michelangelo, F major. Overture |
| 1861 | 40 | Die heilige Nacht. Cantata. Solo, choir and orchestra. Text after August von Platen-Hallermünde |
| 1861 | 41 | Four Fantastic Pieces. Piano |
| | | — I Skoven, B major |
| | | — Mignon, F minor |
| | | — Eventyr, G minor |
| | | — Ved Festen, B major |
| 1861 | — | Piano piece, B-flat major. Oprindelig skitse til Fantasistykke op 41 |
| 1861 | — | Scherzino Akvarel. Piano |
| 1862 | 38 | 5 Songs. Male choir |
| 1863 | 42 | Piano trio, F major |
| 1863 | — | Sørgemarch ved Kong Frederik. d. 7.'s Død D minor. |
| 1863 | — | Holger Danskes Songs. Text by B. S. Ingemann |
| | | — Ved Leire græsse nu Faar paa Vold. Holger Danskes Vugge |
| | | — Vær hilset mit gamle Fædreland, Holger Danskes hilsen til frænderne |
| | | — Kong Gøttrik sad ene paa Leire Borg, Holgers bortsendelse |
| | | — Jeg frit mig tumled i Verden om, Holger Danskes vej |
| | | — Der klang til Danmark en Kæmpesang, Holgers kamp Burmand |
| | | — Til Rosengaarden gik jeg i Jomfruens Baand, Prinsesse Gloriant |
| | | — Tolv Riddere sad ved Kejserens Bord, De tolv jævninger |
| | | — Faner vifted over Sjolde, De elleve jævningers jordefærd |
| | | — Svart længtes jeg efter mit Fædreland, Holgers Orlov og Hjemfart |
| | | — I alle de Riger og Lande, Holger Danskes mærke |
| | | — Hvor Oberon lever, Ved mindernes kilde |
| | | — Vær hilset mit gamle Fædreland, Holger Danskes Tilbagekomst til Danmark |
| 1864 | 43 | 4 Fantasi pieces, clarinet and piano |
| 1864 | 44 | Sextet, E-flat major, 2 violins, 2 violas and 2 cellos |
| 1864 | 45 | 7th Symphony, F major |
| 1865 | 46 | At Sunset (Ved solnedgang). Cantata. Choir and orchestra. Text by Andreas Munch |
| 1866 | 50 | The Crusaders (Korsfarerne). Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text by Carl Andersen |
| 1869 | 48 | Kalanus. Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text by Carl Andersen |
| 1869 | 54 | Gefion. Cantata. Baritone, choir and orchestra. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger |
| 1869 | — | Festsang i Rosenborg Have. Choir and piano. Text by Frederik Paludan-Müller (?) |
| 1871 | 47 | 8th Symphony, B minor |
| 1871 | 51 | Seasonal Pictures (Aarstidsbilleder). Soli, female choir and orchestra. Text by Carl Andersen |
| | | — Som Skygger i den dunkle Nat, Sommernat |
| | | — Trækfuglen flyver dristigt op, Løvfald |
| | | — Det flagrer mod Bondens Rude, Julekvæld |
| | | — Hvad dæmrer i Øst bag den rødmende Sky, Løvspring |
| 1872 | — | Festmusik til den nordiske Industriudstillings Aabningsfest. Choir. Text by Carl Ploug |
| 1873 | 52 | The Mountain Thrall (Den bjergtagne). Cantata. soli, male choir and orchestra. Text by Carsten Hauch |
| 1873 | 2b | Spring Flowers (Foraarstoner), 3 piano pieces. (revised version of 1841 pieces) |
| | | — Allegretto grazioso, F major |
| | | — Andantino con moto, B-flat major |
| | | — Allegretto cantabile, C major |
| 1873 | — | Festligt præludium over salmen "Lover den Herre". Organ |
| 1874 | 49 | Zion. Cantata. Baritone, choir and orchestra. Text by Carl Andersen |
| 1874 | 53 | Novelletter, F major, Strings |
| 1875 | 2a | Rebus, 3 piano pieces |
| | | — Scherzo, B-flat major |
| | | — Intermezzo, G major |
| | | — Alla marcia, C major |
| 1876 | — | Akvarel, A major, Piano |
| 1877 | — | String quartet, E minor. |
| 1878 | — | Capriccio, A minor. Violin and orchestra |
| 1879 | 55 | En Sommerdag paa Landet, Orchestral suite |
| 1879 | — | Festmusik i anledning by Universitetets 400 Aars Jubilæum |
| 1879 | — | Fiskerdrengen leger ved salten Vesterhav, Fiskerdrengen. Text by Chr. Richardt |
| 1880 | 56 | Violin concerto, D minor |
| 1881 | 57 | Nye Akvareller. Piano |
| | | — Humoreske, A minor |
| | | — Notturno, E major |
| | | — Scherzo, D-flat major |
| | | — Romanza, A major |
| | | — Capriccio, F major |
| 1882 | 60 | Psyche. Cantata. Soli, choir and orchestra. Text by Carl Andersen |
| 1883 | — | Festmusik til nordisk Kunstnermøde |
| 1884 | 61 | Holbergiana, Orchestral suite |
| 1884 | — | Ulysses-March. Forspil til Holberg: Ulysses von Ithaca |
| 1885 | 59 | 3rd violin sonata, B-flat major |
| 1885 | — | Benedictus and Amen. Choir and organ |
| 1886 | 58 | Novelletter, E major, Strings |
| 1886 | 62 | Folkedanse, Violin and piano |
| 1889 | 63 | String quartet, D major |
| 1889 | 64 | Der Strom. Cantata. Soli, choir, piano and orchestra. Text after Goethe's translation of Voltaire's Mahomet |
| 1889 | — | String quartet, E minor. Revision of the 1877 quartet |
| | | Songs for which the year of composition is not known |
| | | Agnete var elsket, uskyldig og god, Vise om Agnete og Havmanden. Text by H. C. Andersen |
| | | Ak kæreste Hr. Gulds, Farvel lille Grete. Text by F. L. Høedt |
| | | Alt oprejst Maanen staar, Fatimes aftensang. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger |
| | | De Bølger rulle så tungt afsted, Liden Kirsten. Text by J. L. Heiberg |
| | | De hvideste Perler i Havet er spredt, Den Elskede. Text by Carsten Hauch |
| | | Der er saa travlt i Skoven. Text by Chr. Richardt |
| | | Der var saa favrt under Lindens Løv. Text by ? |
| | | Der var så sort i Kirken, Den 19. December 1863. Text by Chr. Richardt |
| | | Der voksed et Træ i min Moders Gaard, Hemming spillemands sang. Text by H. C. Andersen |
| | | En Songs henrykt til sit Hjerte trykker, Sommeren begynder. Text by ? |
| | | Farvel mit elskte Moderhjem! Flygtningen. Text by Carsten Hauch |
| | | Fluen flyver om Lysets Skin, Fluen. Text by Julius Christian Gerson |
| | | Fra kvalmfulde Mure. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger |
| | | Går det, Herre, som jeg vil. Salme. Text by N. F. S. Grundtvig |
| | | Hvad toner gennem Skoven. Text by J. L. Heiberg |
| | | Hvor Elven kækt gennem Kløften sprang, Fjeldbroen. Text by Carl Andersen |
| | | Hytten er lukket, Natten er stille, Serenade ved Strandbredden. Text by Chr. Winther |
| | | Højt ligger paa Marken den hvide Sne, Snedronningen. Text by H. C. Andersen |
| | | I din Haand, du lille blinker, Til min egen Dreng. Text by Ludvig Bødtcher |
| | | I Jesu Navn er Løftets Ord udsagt, Bryllupssang. Text by Johs. Petersen |
| | | Jeg gik mig i den dunkle Skov, Jægerens Sommerliv. Text by Henrik Hertz |
| | | Jeg lader Baaden glide frem, En Situation. Text by Chr. Winther |
| | | Køb Herre, Frugter, liflig i Smag og Skær, Den lille Frugtsælgerske. Text by Julius Christian Gerson |
| | | Lette Bølge! Når du blåner, Barcarole. Text by J. L. Heiberg |
| | | Lærken synger sin Morgensang, Fiskerdrengens Vise. Text by H. C. Andersen |
| | | Min lille Fugl, hvor flyver du. Romance. Text by H. C. Andersen |
| | | Natten er saa stille, Barcarole. Text by J. L. Heiberg |
| | | Naar det dufter sødt fra Blomsters Flor. Text by ? |
| | | Paaske vi holde. Text by N. F. S. Grundtvig |
| | | Rinda min Brud! Skalks Sang. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger |
| | | Rosen sidder på tronen, Rosen. Text by Chr. Winther |
| | | Rød Maanen skinner blandt Stjerner smaa, Havfruen. Text by B. S. Ingemann |
| | | Sig Himlen hvælver saa ren og klar, Martsvioler. Text by H. C. Andersen |
| | | Smaa Violer! O hvor sødt, Violerne. Text by Adam Oehlenschläger |
| | | Som markens blomst henvisner fage. Salme. Text by N. F. S. Grundtvig |
| | | Sov sødt i din Vugge, Vuggesang. Text by Niels W. Gade |
| | | Spillemand spiller paa Strenge, Spillemanden. Text by B. S. Ingemann |
| | | Stæren sad paa Kviste, Naar Solen skinner. Text by Barner |
| | | Tre Rejsende drog fra Herberget ud, Den Eenlige. Text by B. S. Ingemann |
| | | Ved Bækken jeg sidder, Pigens Sang ved Bækken. Text by B. S. Ingemann |
| | | Vi grave dybt i sorten Muld, Bjergmandssang. Text by Chr. Winther |
| | | Vi vandre sammen Arm i Arm, Skovsang. Text by Emil d'Origny |
| | | Da droben auf jenem Berge, Schäfers Klagelied. Text by J. W. v. Goethe |
| | | Der treue Walther ritt vorbei, Vom treuen Walther. Text by L. Uhland |
| | | Fahr' mich hinüber junger Schiffer, Der Gondolier. Text by Wilhelm Wagner |
| | | Ich bin ein leichter Junggesell, Der Junggesell. Text by Gustav Pfizer |
| | | Lebet wohl, geliebte Bäume. Text by J. W. v. Goethe |
| | | Mein Schatz ist auf die Wanderschaft hin, Volkslied |
| | | Von dem Felsen stürzt' ein Stein, Das Liebes-Denkmal. Text by Wincenty Pol |
| | | Organ works for which the year of composition is not known |
| | | By Højheden oprunden er. Organ |
| | | Aleneste Gud i Himmerig. Organ |
| | | Andante con moto, D minor. Organ |
| | | Andante, C major. Organ |
| | | Andante, G minor. Organ |
| | | Fra Himlen højt kom Budskab her (i). Organ |
| | | Fra Himlen højt kom Budskab her (ii). Organ |
| | | Hvo ikkun lader Herren raade (i). Organ |
| | | Hvo ikkun lader Herren raade (ii). Organ |
| | | Orgelstykke, C minor |
| | | Sørgemarch. Organ |
| | | Tonestykke, D minor. Organ |
| | | Trio, C major. Organ |
| | | Trio, F major. Organ |
| | | Vor Gud han er saa fast en Borg. Choral & variations. Organ |