Benna Moe

Who was Benna Moe?

Benna Olufine Charlotte Moe was a Danish composer and musician.

She was an organ soloist, but also a pianist and singer. She composed music for orchestra, chamber music and organ music. Most known among her works is the ballet Hybris, première in Copenhagen 1930. Her compositions, Hymn of Praise, Shepherds’ Flutes and Cantilena have been used at royal weddings.

Her last major performance was in Sweden, when she was 84 years old.