Nielsen: The Symphonies, Recordings 1965–2022

Berglund, Paavo, Bernstein, Leonard, Boder, Michael, Rattle, Simon, Schønwandt, Michael, Søndergård, Thomas, The Royal Danish Orchestra, Vedernikov, Alexander

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The Royal Danish Orchestra’s performing history stretches back to 1448, making it the oldest orchestra in the world, with Carl Nielsen counted amongst its distinguished former members. His 16 years of experience as one of the orchestra’s second violinists helped shape him as a composer, and it was this ensemble that introduced his symphonies to the world. From the ‘imminent storm of genius’ of the First Symphony to the disarming outlandishness of the Sixth, Nielsen’s symphonies are recognised as among the greatest in their genre, heard here in recordings made with a league of conductors whose bond with Denmark and Nielsen’s music is second to none.

Works:

•Carl Nielsen: Symphonien Nr. 1 (Thomas Sondergard / 2022)
• Carl Nielsen: Symphonien Nr. 2 "Die vier Temperamente" (Alexander Vedernikov / 2020)
• Carl Nielsen: Symphonien Nr. 3 "Sinfonia espansiva" (Leonard Bernstein / 1965)
• Carl Nielsen: Symphonien Nr. 4 "Das Unauslöschliche" (Simon Rattle / 2013
• Carl Nielsen: Symphonien Nr. 5 (Michael Boder / 2015)
• Carl Nielsen: Symphonien Nr. 6 "Sinfonia semplice" (Paavo Berglund / 1989)
• Carl Nielsen: Klarinettenkonzert; Maskerade-Ouvertüre

CD x 4

Naxos

2.07.2024

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