Discovering Nielsen
Listen to archive programmes examining the life and works of Carl Nielsen.
Carl Nielsen
The life and work of Carl Nielsen, Denmark's most famous composer.
Carl Nielsen (1865-1931)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Danish composer Carl Nielsen
Nielsen Symphony No. 2—Discovering Music
Stephen Johnson lifts the lid on Nielsen's Second Symphony (The Four Temperaments).
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Nielsen: Symphony No. 2
David Fanning compares recordings of Nielsen’s Symphony No. 2 and makes a recommendation.
Nielsen Symphony No. 4—Discovering Music
Stephen Johnson explores the structure of Nielsen's Fourth Symphony.
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Nielsen: Symphony No. 4
Tom Servic explores Nielsen's Fourth Symphony.
Nielsen: Symphony No. 4
David Fanning with a personal recommendation from recordings of Nielsen's fourth symphony
Nielsen: Symphony No. 5
Proms Music Guide: Nielsen's Symphony No. 5
Nielsen: Clarinet Concerto (Op. 57)
Stephen Johnson and clarinettist John Bradbury look at Nielsen's Clarinet Concerto.
Nielsen: Flute Concerto (FS 119)
Sharon Bezalay and Stephen Johnson investigate Nielsen's Flute Concerto.
Fairy Tales
Charles Hazlewood discusses various fairy tales set to music.
