Carl Nielsen: Symphonist

by Robert Simpson

Overview

This work deals with Nielsen's symphonies and other works, and also compares Nielsen and Sibelius as symphonists. Robert Simpson's book is the classic study of Nielsen's music ...Simpson excels in pointing out the particular aspects of each piece of music which mark it as one of Nielsen's, and describing how tonality is used within the major pieces (particularly the symphonies) in a revolutionary way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780900707964
Publisher:	Kahn & Averill Publishers
Publication date:	12/31/1986
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	260
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 8.46(h) x 0.59(d)

Table of Contents

Preface 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

Editorial Reviews

"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

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