Nielsen - The Masterworks Vol.1 | Dacapo 8206002

Nielsen - The Masterworks Vol.1

Label: Dacapo

Cat No: 8206002

Format: CD + SACD + DVD

Number of Discs: 6

Release Date: 30th August 2011

Contents

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An attractively packaged 6 disc box set showcasing the proud Danish Nielsen tradition in both sound and image.

The set includes 4 CDs/SACDs and 2 DVDs, previously released as Dacapo 8203130 (CDs), 6220518 (SACD) and 211040305 (DVDs).

Contents (CDs/SACDs):
CD 1:
- Symphony No.3 FS 60 Op.27 "Sinfonia espansiva"
- Symphony No.2, FS 29 Op.16 "The Four Temperaments"

CD 2:
- Symphony No.4 FS 76 Op.29 "The Inextinguishable"
- Symphony No.5 FS 97 Op.50

CD 3:
- Symphony No.1 FS 16 Op.7
- Symphony No.6 "Sinfonia semplice" FS 116

CD 4 (SACD):
- Maskarade: Overture   
- Maskarade: Cockerel's Dance   
- Sir Oluf He Rides: Prelude - Andantino giusto   
- Snefrid. Suite for orchestra
- Saul and David: Prelude to Act II - Allegro marziale   
- Rhapsody Overture: An imaginary journey to the Faroe Islands
- Willemoes: Prelude to Act III - Andantino espressivo   
- Pan and Syrinx. Pastoral Scene for Orchestra, Op.49
- Cupid and the Poet, Op.54: Ouverture - Allegretto con brio   
- Ouverture Helios, Op.17

These performances stand as the best modern recordings of these symphonies available.” - 10/10 Classics Today on 8203130

It comes about as close to the ideal as I ever hope to hear, and it eclipses almost all others in its field. Dacapo’s recording quality is top-drawer.” - Gramophone Editor’s Choice (6220518)

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