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Nielsen: Symphonies no 1-3 / Blomstedt, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

Kevin McMillan (Performer), Carl Nielsen (Composer), Herbert Blomstedt (Conductor), San Francisco Symphony Chorus (Orchestra), Nancy Wait Kromm (Performer)
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listen  1. Symphony No.1 in G minor, Op.7 - 1. Allegro orgogliosoSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra 9:02Album Only
listen  2. Symphony No.1 in G minor, Op.7 - 2. AndanteSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra 6:50$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. Symphony No.1 in G minor, Op.7 - 3. Allegro comodoSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra 8:19Album Only
listen  4. Symphony No.1 in G minor, Op.7 - 4. Allegro con fuocoSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra 8:43Album Only
listen  5. Symphony No.2, Op.16 - "The Four Temperaments" - 1. Allegro collericoSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra 9:19Album Only
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listen  7. Symphony No.2, Op.16 - "The Four Temperaments" - 3. Andante malincolicoSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra11:35Album Only
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listen  1. Symphony No.3, Op.27 - "Espansiva" - 1. Allegro espansivoSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra10:39Album Only
listen  2. Symphony No.3, Op.27 - "Espansiva" - 2. Andante pastoraleNancy Wait Kromm 9:09Album Only
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listen  4. Symphony No.3, Op.27 - "Espansiva" - 4. Finale - AllegroSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra 9:12Album Only
listen  5. Maskerade - Opera in three acts - OvertureSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra 4:20$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. Aladdin - Concert Suite - 1. Oriental Festive MarchSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra 3:04$0.99 Buy Track
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listen10. Aladdin - Concert Suite - 5. The Market Place at IspahanSan Francisco Symphony Chorus 4:46$0.99 Buy Track
listen11. Aladdin - Concert Suite - 6. Dance of the PrisonersSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra 3:41$0.99 Buy Track
listen12. Aladdin - Concert Suite - 7. Negro DanceSan Francisco Symphony Chorus 4:39$0.99 Buy Track


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  • Performer: Kevin McMillan, Nancy Wait Kromm
  • Orchestra: San Francisco Symphony Chorus
  • Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt
  • Composer: Carl Nielsen
  • Audio CD (October 12, 1999)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Decca
  • ASIN: B00001X5A0
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,866 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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On this CD:
  1. Symphony No. 1 in G minor, FS 16 (Op. 7)
    Composed by Carl Nielsen
    Performed by San Francisco Symphony Chorus
    Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt

  2. Symphony No. 2 ("De fire temperamenter"), FS 29 (Op. 16)
    Composed by Carl Nielsen
    Performed by San Francisco Symphony Chorus
    Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt

  3. Symphony No. 3 ("Sinfonia espansiva"), FS 60 (Op. 27)
    Composed by Carl Nielsen
    Performed by San Francisco Symphony Chorus
    with Nancy Wait Kromm, Kevin McMillan
    Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt

  4. Overture to Maskarade, FS 39
    Composed by Carl Nielsen
    Performed by San Francisco Symphony Chorus
    Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt

  5. Aladdin, incidental music, Op. 34 (FS 89) Suite
    Composed by Carl Nielsen
    Performed by San Francisco Symphony Chorus
    Conducted by Herbert Blomstedt


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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars actually I'd give it six stars if possible, April 20, 2001
By "a.krag@mail.dk" (søborg Denmark) - See all my reviews
as a Dane I cannot think of anything more radically Scandinavian than the musical language spoken in Espansiva. The composer described the finale allegro as an homage to work and the healthy development of daily life. If you have no intention of visiting this region, do listen to the fourth movement of this marvelously well performed symphony, because by the end of that movement you've seen it all in color. A swedish conductor, Herbert Blomstedt, and the San Francisco Symphony Orch. just serve to show that the world belongs to all of us.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the 20th Century's Finest Symphonism, August 13, 2001
Great sound, great performances, great music. (Long version follows.)

For years, all I knew of Nielsen's work was the brilliant clarinet concerto. I can't give a good answer to the question, "Why haven't you sought ought his other music sooner?" Especially now that I have heard all six symphonies, and the other concerti.

This two-disc set I have found resiliently re-visit-able, from the impressively-assured first symphony, to the effulgent Sinfonia espansiva. And particularly the colorful "Aladdin" Suite, which features the Western orchestra producing marvelous Mid-Eastern effects.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Symphonic Cycle with Great Bonuses, July 20, 2000
By Ed Luhrs (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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I also wrote a review for 4-6, the second companion volume to 1-3, but I'd just like to emphasize that the first volume and the second volume go hand in hand. You get to hear Nielsen's evolving ideas as a symphonic writer by having both of them. On this disc, I was astounded by Symphony #3, "Espansiva," which shares a spot with #4 "The Inextinguishable" as my two favorite Nielsen works. The 4-6 recording has great choral and string music in addition to the symphonies, and this recording has "Maskerade" and the "Alladin" Suite, the latter of which is amazing fun--has a different character than the symphonies in that it is lighthearted and indicative that Nielsen did write really colorful melodies and danceable rhythms. Overall, a fine variety of expression with top notch orchestral output by Blomstedt and the San Francisco Symphony.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Blomstedt's Nielsen Cycle
There are many people familiar with Carl Nielsen's work, but it seems the classical fans I talk to haven't actually heard enough by him to make a fair assessment of his music. Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Rich

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Set
Nielsen's symphonies are yet another Scandinavian delight. They are tightly and powerfully constructed, much in the manner of Schumann's symphonies. Read more
Published 11 months ago by B. R. Merrick

1.0 out of 5 stars Sterile passionless playing
I am seriously baffled why the Blomstedt SF recording of Nielsen's 3rd symphony gets such good reviews and is nearly always recommended as the best modern recording. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. G. Yeloff

5.0 out of 5 stars Nielsen - a much neglected composer
This set has changed the way I see Scandinavian music. Nielsen is a great composer and all his symphonies are up there among the very best of their era. Read more
Published on April 17, 2005 by Ytzan

5.0 out of 5 stars These be the symphonies, this be the conductor
If Nielsen had practiced his craft in Vienna or Munich, his symphonies might be better known. This two-CD set shows he was a master of the big Romantic symphony. Read more
Published on March 9, 2004 by David Robinson

5.0 out of 5 stars Part One Of Blomstedt's Great Nielsen Symphony Cycle
This excellent Decca/London two CD set includes Blomstedt's splendid interpretations of Nielsen's first three symphonies and the Aladdin Suite. Read more
Published on April 17, 2002 by John Kwok

5.0 out of 5 stars Good performances of good music
This set shows the younger, romantic side of Nielsen. Musically he is as conservative as Bruckner in these symphonies. Read more
Published on July 16, 2001 by Jonathan B Horrocks

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential recording of one of the greatest symphonies
My love affair with classical music began as a teenager in the 60's. One of the favorite LPs in my collection was Bernstein's performance of the Espansiva on Columbia records. Read more
Published on January 27, 2001 by Daniel R. Greenfield

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, important music... and good value, too!
Blomstedt's complete Nielsen cycle is one of, if not the finest one out there right now, and now that it's been issued on two bargain double cds (two for the price of one! Read more
Published on June 30, 2000 by Eric Brinkmann

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