Carl Nielsen's "Carl Nielsen Concertos" is a captivating collection of solo concertos, featuring the Danish composer's renowned works for violin, flute, and clarinet. Released on January 18, 2019, under the Naxos Sweden - Daphne label, this album showcases the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra alongside three of their leading soloists. The album spans a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes, offering a rich and immersive journey through Nielsen's orchestral masterpieces.
The tracklist includes Nielsen's Violin Concerto, Op. 33, with its three distinct movements: "Prelude: Largo - Allegro cavalleresco," "Poco adagio," and "Rondo: Allegretto scherzando." The Flute Concerto is represented by "Allegro moderato" and "Allegretto, un poco," while the Clarinet Concerto, Op. 57, features "Allegretto un poco," "Poco adagio," and "Allegro non troppo - Adagio - Allegro vivace."
This recording is notable for being the first Swedish rendition of Nielsen's three solo concertos. The performances are brought to life by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, with soloists Malin Broman on the violin, Johan Dalene on the flute, and Sunden on the clarinet. Dalene, a remarkable young violinist, is the Swedish-Norwegian winner of the 2019 Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition, adding a layer of prestige to this recording.
The album is part of a broader celebration of Nielsen's music, featuring outstanding recordings by renowned artists such as Leonard Bernstein, Vilde Frang, Fabio Luisi, Sharon Bezaly, and Johan Dalene. This collection is a testament to Nielsen's enduring influence and the timeless beauty of his compositions.
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