Symphony No. 1 - Carl Nielsen
Information about Symphony No. 1 by Carl Nielsen, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1890-92, and is in the key of G minor.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Schonwandt (Naxos 8.570737)
Originally on the DaCapo label, these are among the best versions of Nielsen's symphonies.
Naxos 8.570737
Blomstedt (Decca 460 985-2)
Superb performances of the first three symphonies, and winner of a Gramophone award.
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Herbert Blomstedt.
Decca 460 985-2
Coupled with Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3