Carl Nielsen

Symphonist

Book cover: Carl Nielsen

Extent: 260 pages

Publisher: Heinrich-Barth Institute

Subjects: Music & Performing Arts

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(December 1986)

ISBN: 9780900707964

Price: $27.95

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This work deals with Nielsen’s symphonies and other works, and also compares Nielsen and Sibelius as symphonists. Robert Simpson’s book is the classic study of Nielsen’s music …Simpson excels in pointing out the particular aspects of each piece of music which mark it as one of Nielsen’s, and describing how tonality is used within the major pieces (particularly the symphonies) in a revolutionary way.

Preface 1. The Growth of the Artist 2. The First Symphony (1891-2) 3.The Second Symphony - The Four Temperaments (1901-2) 4. The Third Symphony - Sinfonia Espansiva (1910-11) 5. The Fourth Symphony - The Inextinguishable (1914-16) 6. The Fifth Symphony (1920-22) 7. The Sixth Symphony - Sinfonia Semplice 8. The Three Concertos - Violin, Flute and Clarinet 9. Lesser Orchestral Works 10. The Chamber Music 11. The Keyboard Music 12. The Human Voice 13. Some General Observations 14. Sibelius, Nielsen and the Symphonic Problem A Biographical Sketch List of Nielsen's Works Index of Names