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Composer of the Week: Carl Nielsen

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(1865-1931). Carl Nielsen 's relationship with his homeland - Denmark - was central to his life and work. The Danish landscape, culture and natural history all played their part in his development and fulfilment as a composer. Donald Macleod examines Nielsen's love of Denmark and its impact on his music.
There Is a Lovely Land Lars Thodberg
Bertelsen (baritone), Tove Lonskov (piano) Springtime in Funen Inga Nielsen (soprano), Kim von Binzer (tenor), Gorgon Klint (bass), University Choir Lille Muko, St Klemens
School Children's Choir, Odense Symphony Orchestra, conductor Tamas Veto
Rhapsodic Overture: An Imaginary Journey to the Faroes Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, conductor Neeme Jarvi
Saga-Drom, Op 390dense Symphony Orchestra, conductor Edward Serov
En Snes Danske Vise (excerpts) Elisabeth Rehling (soprano), Dorte Kirkeskov (piano) Producer KerryChapman

Contributors

Unknown:
Carl Nielsen
Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Unknown:
Lars Thodberg
Baritone:
Tove Lonskov
Soprano:
Funen Inga Nielsen
Conductor:
Neeme Jarvi
Conductor:
Edward Serov
Soprano:
Elisabeth Rehling
Soprano:
Dorte Kirkeskov
Source: Radio Times

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