Hans Christian Lumbye (1810-1874), Danish composer and conductor. Lumbye was one of the most important names in danish 19th century music. He was chief conductor and leader of the Tivoli Symphony Orchestra between 1843 to 1872. As a composer he was influenced by viennese music and especially by Strauss. Lumbye composed over 600 pieces, many of them are typical of its time (polkas, marches, waltzes).
