Carl Nielsen

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Born
9 June 1865
Born In
Funen, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Died
3 October 1931 (aged 66)
Carl August Nielsen (9th June 1865–3rd October 1931) was a conductor, violinist, and the most internationally known composer from Denmark. He is especially admired for his six symphonies. Nielsen was born one of twelve children in Sortelung, not far from the city of Odense. His father was a housepainter and amateur musician. Carl first discovered music by experimenting with the different sounds and pitches he heard when striking the logs in a pile of firewood behind his home. His family was relatively poor, but he was still able to learn the violin and piano as a child. He also lear… read more
Carl August Nielsen (9th June 1865–3rd October 1931) was a conductor, violinist, and the most internationally known composer from Denmark. He is especially admired for his six symphonies. Nielsen was born one of twelve children in Sortelung, not far from the city of Odense. His father was a h… read more
Carl August Nielsen (9th June 1865–3rd October 1931) was a conductor, violinist, and the most internationally known composer from Denmark. He is especially admired for his six symphonies. Nielsen was born one of twelve children in Sortelung, not far from the city of Odense. His father was a housepainter and amateur musician. Carl first discovered music by experim… read more

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1 5 Klaverstykker, Op.3: No. 1 5 Klaverstykker, Op.3: No. 1
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2 Play track Aladdin Suite, Op. 34, FS 89: I. The Festival March Aladdin Suite, Op. 34, FS 89: I. The Festival March
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3 Moderen, Op. 41, FS 94: Tågen letter (The Mist Is Rising) Moderen, Op. 41, FS 94: Tågen letter (The Mist Is Rising)
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4 The Symphony Edition Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable": I. Allegro
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5 The Symphony Edition Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable": IV. Allegro
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6 Nielsen: Piano Pieces & Violin Sonata No. 2 Nielsen: Humoresque-Bagatelles, Op. 11: No. 3, A Little Slow Waltz
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7 Music for Wind Instruments: Wind Quintet / Serenata in vano / Two Fantasias / Canto serioso / "The Mother" Serenata in vano, FS 68
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8 Music for Wind Instruments: Wind Quintet / Serenata in vano / Two Fantasias / Canto serioso / "The Mother" Canto serioso, FS 132
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9 Sibelius: Symphony No.5 & Nielsen: Symphony No.4 Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable": II. Poco allegretto
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10 Symphonies (complete) Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Espansiva": I. Allegro espansivo
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  1. 16,435 listeners

    1 Aug 2005 · 13 tracks

    NIELSEN: Aladdin Suite / Pan and Syrinx / Helios Overture
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  2. 16,395 listeners

    28 Jan 2014 · 11 tracks

    Nielsen: Complete Chamber Works for Winds
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  3. 4,758 listeners

    31 Dec 1989 · 53 tracks

    Nielsen: Complete Piano Music
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  4. 3,876 listeners

    1 Feb 1993 · 31 tracks

    Nielsen: Aladdin, Op. 34
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