Carl Nielsen

In his polytonal Second Symphony (1901 1902) one of the most popular symphonies of the 20th century Nielsen 'did his best to help the ear by making the clash of opposed melodic strains clear by sharply differentiating their tone-colour.' ??? Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musiciansread more

Sir Oluf He Rides - Prelude (Hr. Oluf han rider - Forspil) by Carl Nielsen.The present score was extracted (without changes of any kind) from the The Carl Nielsen Edition - Incidental Music 1/7

Prelude-During the time that he was playing in the Orchestra of the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen Carl Nielsen composed his two operas of which Saul and David is the first. Criticised as more of an oratorio than an opera Saul and David has not enjoyed many performances although this short majestic and psychologically revealing Prelude to Act II has become a popular short concert piece. It evokes the majesty of the court of Saul just before news arrives of the Philistine giant Goliath and hints at struggles both external and within the main characters. The dissonant Trumpets may have aroused excitement at the premiere in 1902 and still create a powerful effect in today'sperformances.

'Aladdin' Suite / Suite af 'Aladdin' for Orchestra by Carl Nielsen (1919). Critical edition by Niels Krabbe/The Carl Nielsen Edition.

Saul og David is the first of the two operas by the Danish composer Carl Nielsen. The four-act libretto tells the Biblical story of Saul's jealousy of the young David taken from the Book of Samuel. Danish/German version in 2 hardback scores.

Set of parts for Concerto For Violin And Orchestra Op.33 by Carl Nielsen. Composed in 1911. Published The Carl Nielsen Edition.  

Symphony No.1 in G Minor Op.7 was composed by Carl Nielsen in 1891-93. This score is corresponding to The Carl Nielsen Edition.

Concerto For Flute And Orchestra was composed by Carl Nielsen in 1926. This Flute concerto mirrors the more modernistic currents of the 1920s and was composed for and premiered by the flautist Gilbert Jespersen.