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nielsen, c.: symphonies nos. 4 & 6 - carl nielsen

Carl Nielsen - Nielsen, C.: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 6 (LP)

Carl Nielsen

2013
8 tracks
1 uur, 7 min
orchestra

Nielsen, C.: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 6

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Product description

Immerse yourself in the powerful and evocative world of Carl Nielsen's symphonies with this captivating album, featuring his Fourth and Sixth Symphonies. Composed against the dramatic backdrop of World War I, Symphony No. 4, subtitled "The Inextinguishable," is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, with its intense battle between two sets of timpani symbolizing the struggle between chaos and order. The Fourth Symphony is a journey through a range of emotions, from the fiery energy of the opening Allegro to the serene beauty of the Poco adagio quasi andante.

In contrast, Symphony No. 6, "Sinfonia semplice," offers a more playful and introspective exploration of musical themes. The four movements, including the whimsical Humoreske and the elegant Tema con variazioni, showcase Nielsen's mastery of orchestration and his ability to blend humor and profundity. This recording by the Göteborgs Symfoniker, released in 2013 on the BIS label, captures the full grandeur and nuance of Nielsen's compositions, making it a essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. With a total duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes, this album is a profound exploration of Nielsen's symphonic genius.

Tracks

Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, FS 76, "The Inextinguishable": I. AllegroCarl Nielsen, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
11:35
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, FS 76, "The Inextinguishable": II. Poco allegrettoCarl Nielsen, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
4:26
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, FS 76, "The Inextinguishable": III. Poco adagio quasi andanteCarl Nielsen, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
8:37
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, FS 76, "The Inextinguishable": IV. Con anima - AllegroCarl Nielsen, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
9:34
Symphony No. 6, FS 116, "Sinfonia semplice": I. Tempo giustoCarl Nielsen, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
12:19
Symphony No. 6, FS 116, "Sinfonia semplice": II. Humoreske. AllegrettoCarl Nielsen, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
4:02
Symphony No. 6, FS 116, "Sinfonia semplice": III. Proposta seria. AdagioCarl Nielsen, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
5:23
Symphony No. 6, FS 116, "Sinfonia semplice": IV. Tema con variazioniCarl Nielsen, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Järvi
11:06

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Nielsen, C.: Symphonies Nos. 4 & 6
Artist: Carl Nielsen
Album release date: July 1, 2013
Label: BIS
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 7 min
Tracks: 8 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Orchestra
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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