Henrik Rung

Henrik Rung (March 30, 1807 – December 12, 1871) was a Danish composer.

Rung received training with the Royal Danish Orchestra in Copenhagen.

He received a travel grant to study in Germany, Italy and Paris (1837-1840).

In 1842, Rung became a singing master and held a lifelong position as a director of the opera at the Royal Danish Theatre.

His son Frederik Rung (1854-1914) was also a composer and his daughter Sophie Keller (1850–1929) was an opera singer at the Royal Danish Theatre.

Pauline Rung nee Lichtenstein, painted by Philipp Otto Runge
Pauline Rung nee Lichtenstein, painted by Philipp Otto Runge