FLORENCE BODINOFF

The popular Danish soprano, who has just finished her Middle Westerntour in Iowa. The snapshot shows Mme. Bodinoff (right) and AlmaVoedisch, her manager, at Lake Minnetonka, where Miss Voedisch paidthe singer a visit.

— Musical Courier July 18, 1918

Mme. Bodinoff in Canada

Mme. Bodinoff is now on tour in Canada, filling some specialChautauqua engagements. She is motoring from place to place with thefamous philanthropist, Dr. Russell Conwell, well known for his lecture,“Acres of Diamonds”.

Mme. Bodinoff writes: “It is rather pioneer work for me, as these peoplehave not the slightest idea of what a Chautauqua really is. One day whenI was inquiring the way to the Chautauqua tent I received the answer,“Oh, you mean the side show!” It was difficult at first to find the rightkind of songs to interest them. They do not want ‘Over There’ or ‘KeepThe Home Fires Burning’, because they know these. They want songswith marked rhythm or very sweet and simple melodies, besides theirown folksongs. As to operatic airs, I can go no further than

FLORENCE BODINOFF

The Danish soprano, taking her manager,Alma Voedisch, for a spin around Minnetonka Lake.

Musetta’s waltz song from ‘La Bohème’. I am certain of a great ovation,though, when I sing an old Danish war song which, translated, might becalled ‘The Brave Soldier’. It was composed in 1848 and sung with greatspirit when the Danish soldiers marched off to war with Germany. It isdifficult to sing in the heat under a tent, but an interesting experience.”

When Mme. Bodinoff closes at Windsor, Ont. September 7, she will havefilled seventy-two concert dates since February, 1918.

Willard Osborne, the young violinist, an Auer (Leopold Auer) pupil, andHerbert Elwell, pianist, are assisting.

— Musical Courier August 29, 1918

Songs performed by Florence Bodinoff

Aa Farvel Og Vær VelsignetDe Vog Dem, Vi Grov Dem

Den Tapre LandsoldatDer Er Et Yndigt Land

Flyv, Fugl, FlyvTal Du Sagte, Unge Nattergal

Der AsraLiden Kirsten

SakuntalaTil En

Keep The Home Fires BurningMusetta's Waltz

My Heart At Thy Sweet VoiceOver There

The Red Sarafan

Victor Records Discography

1917 Aa farvel, og vær velsignet (Farewell) 1917 Der er et yndigt land (There is a lovely country)*1917 Tal du sagte, unge nattergal (Speak softly, young nightingale)1918 De vog dem, vi grov dem (The maidens of Slesvig)

* unreleased recording

Edison Records Discography

1917 Flyv, fugl, flyv (Fly, bird, fly) 1917 Den tapre landsoldat (The brave soldier)

FLORENCE BODINOFF

Danish Soprano

Scores Success in Her Recent New York Recital,Aeolian Hall

“Florence Bodinoff enrolled herself yesterday afternoon as a professionalrecitalist. She was heard in Aeolian Hall in a program of songs. Herefforts were confined to no particular class of vocal composition, for shebegan with old French chansons and then bridged the years to works bymodern Scandinavian, American and Italian writers. She has a voice ofmuch power and some good quality.” — New York American, Nov. 26,1920.

“A fresh and beautiful voice is that of Florence Bodinoff, a Danishsoprano, who made a first New York appearance in Aeolian Hallyesterday afternoon, in a program of French, English and Danish songs.Miss Bodinoff made a favorable impression, revealing not only her finevoice but real interpretative ability.” — New York Globe, Nov. 26, 1920.

“Even Thanksgiving Day, sacred to the hearth and home, is not proofagainst musical debuts. Florence Bodinoff, soprano, gave her first NewYork song recital in Aeolian Hall yesterday afternoon. Her programcontained much that was beautiful, notably ‘Til En’ and ‘Liden Kirsten’ ofGrieg and Sinding’s ‘Sakuntala’.” — New York Evening Mail, Nov. 26,1920.

“Miss Bodinoff sang her songs with a praiseworthy intensity.” — NewYork Evening Journal, Nov. 26, 1920.

“The counter attractions of Thanksgiving Day were such as to discouragelarge attendance at the musical offerings of yesterday afternoon. A fairsized audience, however, greeted the first appearance of FlorenceBodinoff, Danish soprano, who gave a recital of songs in French, Englishand Danish in Aeolian Hall. Miss Bodinoff made a pleasant impression,disclosing an agreeable voice and interpretative skill.” — New YorkTribune, Nov. 26, 1920.

“At Aeolian Hall Florence Bodinoff sang airs by Lully and Salle with avoice naturally clear and resonant.” — New York Herald, Nov. 26, 1920.

Available for Concerts, Etc., Season 1920-1921Aeolian Hall, New York City

Management: JULES DAIBERMason & Hamlin Piano

Den Tapre LandsoldatThe Brave Soldier

Dengang jeg drog af sted,dengang jeg drog af sted,

min pige ville med,ja, min pige ville med.

Det kan du ej, min ven,jeg går i krigen hen,

og hvis jeg ikke falder, kommer jeg nok hjem igen.Ja, var der ingen fare, så blev jeg her hos dig,men alle Danmarks piger, de stole nu på mig.Og derfor vil jeg slås som tapper landsoldat.

Hurra, hurra, hurra!

Min fader og min mor,min fader og min mor,

de sagde disse ord,ja, de sagde disse ord:"Når dem, vi stole på,

i krigen monne gå,hvem skal så pløje markerne, og hvem skal græsset slå?"

Ja, det er netop derfor, vi alle må af sted,for ellers kommer tysken og hjælper os dermed.

Og derfor vil jeg slås som tapper landsoldat.Hurra, hurra, hurra!

Når tysken kommer her,når tysken kommer her,

beklager jeg enhver,ja, beklager jeg enhver.

Til Peder og til Povlhan siger: "Du bist faul",

og skælder man ham ud på dansk, så siger han: "Hols maul!"For folk, som taler alle sprog, er det nu lige fedt,men Fanden heller inte for den, som kun har ét.

Og derfor vil jeg slås som tapper landsoldat.Hurra, hurra, hurra!

Om Dannebrog jeg ved,om Dannebrog jeg ved,

det faldt fra himlen ned,ja, det faldt fra himlen ned.

Det flagrer i vor havnog fra soldatens favn,

og ingen anden fane har som den sit eget navn.Og den har tysken hånet og trådt den under fod.

Nej, dertil er vor fane for gammel og for god!Og derfor vil jeg slås som tapper landsoldat.

Hurra, hurra, hurra!

Vi byde fjende trods,vi byde fjenden trods,når kongen er med os,

ja, når kongen er med os.Med draget sværd han står,han snakker ej, men slår,

så dansk som han var ingen konge her i mange år.De lader, som de tror, at han inte mer er fri,og selv vil de dog ha' ham i det tyske slaveri.Se, derfor vil jeg slås som tapper landsoldat.

Hurra, hurra, hurra!

For pigen og vort land,for pigen og vort landvi kæmper alle mand,

ja, vi kæmper, alle mand.Og vé det usle drog,

der elsker ej sit sprogog ej vil ofre liv og blod for gamle Dannebrog!

Men kommer jeg ej hjem til min gamle far og mor,Kong Frederik vil trøste dem med disse hersens ord:

"Sit løfte har han holdt, den tapre landsoldat".Hurra, hurra, hurra!

Lyrics: Peter FaberMusic: Emil Horneman