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Carl August Nielsen ( Danish: [ˈkʰɑˀl ˈne̝lsn̩]; 9 June 1865 – 3 October 1931) was a Danish composer, conductor and violinist, widely recognized as his country's most prominent composer. Brought up by poor yet musically talented parents on the island of Funen, he demonstrated his musical abilities at an early age.
Jun 5, 2024 · Carl Nielsen (born June 9, 1865, Sortelung, near Norre Lyndelse, Den.—died Oct. 3, 1931, Copenhagen) was a violinist, conductor, and Denmark’s foremost composer, particularly admired as a symphonist. Nielsen studied at the Royal Conservatory in Copenhagen from 1884 to 1886.
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Learn about the life and works of the Danish composer Carl Nielsen, from his childhood on Funen to his musical career in Copenhagen and abroad. Read his own account of his early years, his military service, his studies and his achievements.
Carl Nielsen. This table of works by the Danish composer Carl Nielsen initially lists them by genre and composition date within a genre. They are sortable by other criteria, such as title, key, year of composition, other catalogue numbers and text authors.
TitleTranslationKeyFsSymphony No. 2 De fire TemperamenterThe Four Temperaments2916Symphony No. 4 Det UudslukkeligeThe Inextinguishable7629The Mother9441Amor og DigterenCupid and the Poet15054Carl Nielsen. Der er flere personer med dette navn, se Carl Nielsen (flertydig). Carl August Nielsen ( 9. juni 1865 i Sortelung, Nørre Lyndelse, på Fyn – 3. oktober 1931 i København) var en dansk komponist og dirigent.
Nielsen Works. Explore Carl Nielsen’s extraordinary oeuvre: Here you will find everything from Jens Vejmand (John the Roadman) to Symphony no. 3, Sinfonia espansiva, including any available scores and a number of recordings.
150 years. Carl Nielsen’s songs, such as ‘Solen er så rød, Mor’ (Look! The sun is red, mum) and ‘Jens Vejmand’ (John the Roadman), are today part of the national heritage and represent a common meeting ground for all Danes.
