Description
Book SynopsisThis work deals with Nielsen's symphonies and other works, and also compares Nielsen and Sibelius as symphonists.
Trade Review"This analysis focuses on Nielsen's great symphonies, but also illuminates all of his other important works, including orchestral, chamber, keyboard, and vocal compositions" Music Educators Journal
Table of ContentsPreface, 1. The Growth of the Artist, 2. The First Symphony (1891-2), 3.The Second Symphony - The Four Temperaments (1901-2), 4. The Third Symphony - Sinfonia Espansiva (1910-11), 5. The Fourth Symphony - The Inextinguishable (1914-16), 6. The Fifth Symphony (1920-22), 7. The Sixth Symphony - Sinfonia Semplice, 8. The Three Concertos - Violin, Flute and Clarinet, 9. Lesser Orchestral Works, 10. The Chamber Music, 11. The Keyboard Music, 12. The Human Voice, 13. Some General Observations, 14. Sibelius, Nielsen and the Symphonic Problem, A Biographical Sketch, List of Nielsen's Works, Index of Names
