Carl Nielsen: Symphonist
- Author: Simpson, R
Carl Nielsen: Symphonist
- Author: Simpson, R
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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.
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
