Immerse yourself in the rich, symphonic world of Carl Nielsen with "Esa-Pekka Salonen Conducts Nielsen." This comprehensive collection, released on Sony Classical in 1986, spans over five hours and forty-nine minutes of orchestral masterpieces, showcasing Nielsen's extraordinary compositional prowess. The album features a sweeping array of Nielsen's symphonies, including his renowned Symphony No. 1, Op. 7, the character-driven Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The 4 Temperaments," and the expansive Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva." Also included are his later symphonies, such as the powerful Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable," and the intricate Symphony No. 5, Op. 50.
Beyond the symphonies, the album offers a delightful variety of works, including the enchanting "Little Suite in A Minor, Op. 1," the evocative "Aladdin Suite, Op. 34," and the dynamic "Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47." Each piece is conducted by the esteemed Esa-Pekka Salonen, whose interpretations bring out the depth and nuance of Nielsen's compositions. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Nielsen's music or a newcomer eager to explore his works, this album provides an unparalleled journey through the vibrant and emotionally resonant orchestral landscape of one of Denmark's most celebrated composers.
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Symphony No. 1, Op. 7: I. Allegro orgogliosoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 1, Op. 7: II. AndanteCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 1, Op. 7: III. Allegro comodoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 1, Op. 7: IV. Allegro con fuocoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Little Suite in A Minor, Op. 1: I. Präludium - Andante con motoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, New Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Little Suite in A Minor, Op. 1: II. Intermezzo - Allegro moderatoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, New Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Little Suite in A Minor, Op. 1: III. Finale. Andante con moto - Allegro con brioCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, New Stockholm Chamber Orchestra
Symphony No. 2, Op. 16, FS 29 "The 4 Temperaments": I. Allegro collericoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 2, Op. 16, FS 29 "The 4 Temperaments": II. Allegro comodo e flemmaticoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 2, Op. 16, FS 29 "The 4 Temperaments": III. Andante malincolicoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 2, Op. 16, FS 29 "The 4 Temperaments": IV. Allegro sanguineoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Pan & Syrinx, Op. 49, FS 87Carl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Aladdin Suite, Op. 34, FS 89: I. Oriental Festival MarchCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Aladdin Suite, Op. 34, FS 89: II. Aladdin's Dream - Dance of the Morning MistCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Aladdin Suite, Op. 34, FS 89: III. Hindu DanceCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Aladdin Suite, Op. 34, FS 89: IV. Chinese DanceCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Aladdin Suite, Op. 34, FS 89: V. The Market Place in IspahanCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Aladdin Suite, Op. 34, FS 89: VI. Dance of the PrisonersCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Aladdin Suite, Op. 34, FS 89: VII. Negro DanceCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Swedish Radio Choir
Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva": I. Allegro espansivoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva": II. Andante pastoraleCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Olle Persson, Pia-Maria Nilsson
Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva": III. Allegretto un pocoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva": IV. Finale. AllegroCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia Semplice": I. Tempo giustoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia Semplice": II. Humoreske - AllegrettoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia Semplice": III. Proposta seria - AdagioCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia Semplice": IV. Tema con variazioni - AllegroCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, "The Inextinguishable": I. AllegroCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, "The Inextinguishable": II. Poco allegrettoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, "The Inextinguishable": III. Poco adagio quasi andanteCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29, "The Inextinguishable": IV. AllegroCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Helios Overture, Op. 17Carl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: I. Tempo giustoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: I. Adagio non troppoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. AllegroCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. PrestoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. Andante un poco tranquilloCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. Allegro (Tempo I)Carl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Masquerade, FS 39 (Excerpts): OvertureCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Masquerade, FS 39 (Excerpts): Prelude to Act IICarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Masquerade, FS 39 (Excerpts): Dance of CockerelCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderatoJean Sibelius, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Philharmonia Orchestra, Cho-Liang Lin
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di moltoJean Sibelius, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Philharmonia Orchestra, Cho-Liang Lin
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: III. Allegro ma non tantoJean Sibelius, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Philharmonia Orchestra, Cho-Liang Lin
Violin Concerto, Op. 33, FS 61: I. Praeludium. Largo - Allegro cavalleresco - Più prestoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Cho-Liang Lin
Violin Concerto, Op. 33, FS 61: IIa. Poco adagioCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Cho-Liang Lin
Violin Concerto, Op. 33, FS 61: IIb. Rondo. Allegretto scherzandoCarl Nielsen, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Cho-Liang Lin
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