Symphony No. 4, Op 29, 'The Inextinguishable'

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Nielsen, Denmark's iconic nationalist composer, uses 'dueling' timpani in this symphony from 1916. It's a battle between an 'inextinguishable' spirit and the spirit-crushing world. Who wins? Composer: Carl Nielsen Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John Storgårds Recording date: 11 December 2014 Date of broadcast: 15 January 2016