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

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1 Symphony No. 1, FS 16: I. Allegro Orgoglioso - Carl Nielsen
2 Symphony No. 1, FS 16: II. Andante - Carl Nielsen
3 Symphony No. 1, FS 16: III. Allegro Comodo - Carl Nielsen
4 Symphony No. 1, FS 16: IV. Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco - Carl Nielsen
5 Symphony No. 2, FS 29 'The Four Temperaments': I. Allegro Collerico - Carl Nielsen
6 Symphony No. 2, FS 29 'The Four Temperaments': II. Allegro Comodo E Flemmatico - Carl Nielsen
7 Symphony No. 2, FS 29 'The Four Temperaments': III. Andante Malinconico - Carl Nielsen
8 Symphony No. 2, FS 29 'The Four Temperaments': IV. Allegro Sanguineo - Carl Nielsen

Disc: 2

1 Symphony No. 3 'Sinfonia Espansiva': I. Allegro Espansivo - C. Nielsen
2 Symphony No. 3 'Sinfonia Espansiva': II. Andante Pastorale - C. Nielsen - Nancy Wait Kromm/Kevin McMillan
3 Symphony No. 3 'Sinfonia Espansiva': III. Allegretto Un Poco - C. Nielsen
4 Symphony No. 3 'Sinfonia Espansiva': IV. Finale: Allegro - C. Nielsen
5 Maskarade - Overture - C. Nielsen
6 Aladdin, FS 89 - Suite (1919): I. Oriental Festive March - C. Nielsen
7 Aladdin, FS 89 - Suite (1919): II. Aladdin's Dream and Dance of the Morning Mist - C. Nielsen
8 Aladdin, FS 89 - Suite (1919): III. Hindu Dance - C. Nielsen
9 Aladdin, FS 89 - Suite (1919): IV. Chinese Dance - C. Nielsen
10 Aladdin, FS 89 - Suite (1919): V. the Marketplace in Ispahan - C. Nielsen - San Francisco Sym Chor
11 VI. Dance of the Prisoners - C. Nielsen
12 Aladdin, FS 89 - Suite (1919): VII. Negro Dance - C. Nielsen - San Francisco Sym Chor

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BLOMSTEDT HERBERT / SAN FRANCI

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.63 x 4.96 x 0.39 inches; 4.02 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Decca
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 028946098523
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1999
  • SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 4, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Decca
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00001X5A0
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
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Transfigured Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars Blomstedt's Nielsen Cycle
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2009
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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. It seems that though Nielsen is without a doubt in my mind one of the greatest composers of his time, his work is still unappreciated by the masses. But with each passing year, this will begin to fade I'm sure as people will catch on with his music.

His work is extremely accessible, but not in a Bach or Beethoven sort way. I mean more in a Sibelius sort of way. These symphonies are deep in thought and each listen will reveal just how deep they truly are. Now enter Herbert Blomstedt and the San Francisco Symphony. Blomstedt is an expert on Nordic music and has shown great passion for Nielsen in the past having recorded a complete cycle already that got mixed reviews. This cycle, however, is his crowning achievement. The performances are logical, technically superior, and emotionally satisfying. Blomstedt seems to invoke just the right mood for each movement. This cycle is the only cycle you need.

Be sure to pick up the Blomstedt's companion to this set, also available on Decca. I would also try and get Blomstedt's readings of the Flute, Clarinet, and Violin Concertos by Nielsen. I also heard nothing but good things about the Clarinet Concerto reading on Naxos.
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J. Forrest
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Nielsen
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2017
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Blomstedt's distinguished Nielsen series from San Francisco is crowned by a magnificent recording of the 3rd Symphony. I find it the equal of Bernstein's famed recorded performance. The first two symphonies are also splendid, particularly the 2nd, one of the most difficult of the six to perform. The 3rd Symphony is coupled with a performance of the ALADDIN Suie which strikes me as one of the finest Nielsen recordings ever made. DECCA's sonics are superb, the orchestral playing is first rate.
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Mug1
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Dependable Performances
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2014
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Like many composers Nielsen has a style that you either like or you don't. I happen to like it and these performances are very satisfying. In concerts we usually hear the fourth or fifth symphonies. It is very pleasant to be able to hear these earlier works so well played. As I said, Nielsen's music has it's own 'mood'. If you are in the mood for it these performances are well worth it.
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David Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars These be the symphonies, this be the conductor
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2004
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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. His brass choruses make this "Bruckner meets Charles Ives."
Although the "Inextinguishable" (No. 4 on the second set in this series) is the most well-known of the six symphonies, Symphony No. 3 "Sinfonia espansiva" deserves a more prominent place in the repertory. In this performance it yelps and leaps with delight all the way to a dramatic conclusion.
Herbert Blomstedt led the San Francisco Symphony for a happy decade before turning over the reins to Michael Tilson Thomas. This is a world-class orchestra and Herb channels his inner Nielsen in this set. It's hard to believe that a better Nielsen cycle exists--or will ever exist.
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KC in Keepcool
5.0 out of 5 stars On time
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022
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Recieved it on time. the Cd is great shape
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B. R. Merrick
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Set
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2008
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Nielsen's symphonies are yet another Scandinavian delight. They are tightly and powerfully constructed, much in the manner of Schumann's symphonies. Blomstedt does them justice. These are beautiful recordings.

The orchestra's sound is rich and full. The faster, louder passages are attacked with precision and dexterity. The lighter, softer pastoral parts are contrasted marvellously well. There is not a single technical aspect of these recordings to diminish what the conductor and orchestra are trying to convey (unlike the LSO/Schmidt set).

If you want to hear what Nielsen is all about, this is it.
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Troy
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2012
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Musical masterpieces performed exquisitely. Perfect for any classical music fan who enjoys dramatic emotional works that take the audience from the highest highs to the lowest lows.
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I. Giles
5.0 out of 5 stars A contrasting fine set to consider along with Schonwandt
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013
This reissue of recordings made at the end of the 1980's has generally received glowing reviews from both magazines and from collectors. There are, however, some notable dissenters who favour the recordings made with the Danish orchestra under Schonwandt. This is not quite as straightforward a dissension as it may at first seem.

Naxos, who have issued the much praised audio only CDs of the Schonwandt set quote the recording dates as 21-22 October 1999 and originating from the Da Capo label. This information seems pretty conclusive.

However, I own the very good DVD performances made by Schonwandt and on the Da Capo label but this is where the problem arises. The recording dates for these performances are clearly given as live performances recorded on 2 and 4 November 2000. This must lead to speculation that the Schonwandt performances are not the same as each other, the audio only performances being recorded first and then a second set being recorded later for DVD.

As all collectors and musicians are well aware, performances on different dates by the same teams can vary widely as a result of all sorts of contributory factors. I would therefore advise caution when considering Schonwandt. What I can confirm is that the DVD version is very good despite the reservations that I made about the camera work and which can be read under the Schonwandt DVD option along with the positive comments.

What I can also confirm is that the Blomstedt versions of all six symphonies and other works are all of a very high standard and deserve their generally high reputation. The playing of the San Francisco orchestra is without technical blemish and Blomstedt's view of Nielsen is essentially an exciting one with forward pacing and incisive playing. The recorded sound is uniformly excellent and is generally more focussed than that on the Schonwandt DVD version. I have enjoyed both views for many years, the Blomstedt versions having been in my collection since they were first issued.

Both of these sets offer radically alternative versions of Nielsen's vision with Blomstedt going for a more dramatically driven view and Schonwandt favouring a more warmly enveloping viewpoint. Both are valid viewpoints and would be a good case for purchasing both sets, particularly as they are available at advantageous prices.

I would suggest that an ideal solution to this dilemma might be to have both the Blomstedt audio only CDs and the Schonwandt audio-visual DVD set. I would also listen to the Schonwandt set without watching it to avoid elements of the camera coverage which I personally find distracting! Others may disagree on that point!
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Tomás Segura Salvador
5.0 out of 5 stars La destreza musical.
Reviewed in Spain on January 2, 2021
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Grandes versiones.
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grgeory j punch
5.0 out of 5 stars Great recording
Reviewed in Australia on November 12, 2023
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Very fast delivery. I had the product within a couple of days. Great performance. Great recording. Very happy.
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A/Burrows
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Nielsen.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2012
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I can't believe that one reviewer has only given one star to the first of a Double Decca CD containing excellent recordings of Carl Nielsen's Symphonies 1-3. When you have a star review anyway by Gramophone on the back of this CD, then you would think that it's going to be a good one, and as the other two reviewers have already mentioned, it certainly is. I didn't know Nielsen's music that well apart from hearing his 4th Symphony "The Inextinguishable" live before I had bought the two Double Decca sets of his six Symphonies.

In some ways, after listening to them, I prefer Nielsen's early Symphonies, to his later ones (4-6). I would say his first two Symphonies are very listenable and similar in style to Dvorak. By the 3rd, Nielsen is developing more of his own style, and in particular the fourth movement has one of the strongest tunes he has written in any of his Symphonies. It is rated as being one of the finest recordings of the third Symphony "Sinfonia espansiva" and is superbly played by Herbert Blomstedt and the San Francisco Symphony.

In addition to the three Symphonies are also a overture Maskarade and the Suite Aladdin, both played with great atmosphere and style.
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ひげ熊おじさん
5.0 out of 5 stars 優秀録音
Reviewed in Japan on October 6, 2013
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この指揮者は他のオーケストラでこの曲を録音もしているが、録音の良さが際立つのはこちらの方だろう。演奏も申し分ない。
ニールセンの交響曲の魅力を感じさせてくれる。
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Mélomaniac
4.0 out of 5 stars Symphonies de Nielsen : la seconde intégrale enregistrée par Herbert Blomstedt
Reviewed in France on March 8, 2009
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Le langage de la première Symphonie n'est pas encore très distinctif mais les tempi vifs et la direction péremptoire de Blomstedt lui accordent néanmoins une forte personnalité, minimisant l'allégeance à Brahms, qui contraste avec le schéma plus libre que ce chef défendit dans sa version extraite de l'intégrale précédemment gravée à Copenhague (EMI, 1973-74).
Ce sens de la caractérisation permet au maestro suédois d'illustrer pertinemment la complexion d'humeurs des « Quatre Tempéraments », en veillant à la clarté du discours émotionnel comme à son impact dramatique : intensifiant la détresse mélancolique de l'Andante et propulsant les allegros avec une fougue respectivement véhémente ou espiègle, que l'orchestre californien façonne avec une superbe plastique sonore (les cuivres du « collerico » !)
Merci aux micros de Stanley Goodall pour une captation si flatteuse...

L'interprétation de la "Sinfonia Espansiva" évite une vision trop ingénument pastorale en préservant la délinéation des textures instrumentales et la netteté rythmique qu'organise la partition. Par la discipline de cette conception, le Finale rayonne avec une logique implacable et sereine.

L'Ouverture de "Maskarade" mériterait une virtuosité plus audacieuse que celle concédée par les pupitres san-franciscains (les cordes manquent d'élan et de précision) qui auraient pu prendre modèle sur l'inégalable verve de l'orchestre de la Radio danoise enregistré sous la baguette de Nicolai Malko (EMI, 1947).

Intéressante par son instrumentation orientaliste (avec choeurs et percussion) et ses couleurs harmoniques mais moindrement pour ses mélodies assez banales, la Suite de "Aladdin" appellerait une interprétation un peu plus convaincue.

Si vous cherchez une intégrale des six Symphonies de Nielsen (les trois autres sont rééditées dans un autre album de la même collection), celle de Blomstedt s'impose globalement parmi les plus recommandables, auprès de Ole Schmidt et Gennady Rojdestvenski.
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