Carl Nielsen, the composer, came from a family of Danish peasants on the island of Funen, and his father led a village band.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live at the Barbican, London, with Symphony No 1 recorded in October 2011 and Symphony No 6 in May and June 2011.
Composer Biography
At 14, Carl Nielsen joined the army as a trumpeter and learned to play a wide range of instruments in military bands.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carl Nielsen's national consciousness was deeply rooted in his upbringing, as he didn't have to 'discover' his country's indigenous culture; it was in his blood.
Performer Biography
Sir Colin Davis has received numerous international honors from Italy, France, Germany, and Finland, and was knighted in 1980.
Performer Biography
Sir Colin Davis, the conductor, has been President of the London Symphony Orchestra since 2006 and was its Principal Conductor from 1995.
Composer Biography
Carl Nielsen's first compositional efforts were dance tunes, and he joined his father's village band as a violinist.
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