Carl Nielsen (1865 -1931)
Springtime in Fünen (Fynsk Forår), Op. 42*
Suite from Aladdin
Three Motets, Op. 55**
University Choir
‘Little Muko’
ODENSE SYMPHONY ORCH
TAMÁS VETÖ
St. Klemens School Children’s Choir
(Three Motets cond. Mogens Wøldike)
“(Springtime) enchanting pieces to which everyone responds … yet hardly performed outside Denmark….will give many hours of delight” (© Penguin Guide)
“If you have ever wondered why Nielsen’s music inspires such devotion among his followers … marvellous performances, excellently recorded … unobtrusive genius of the work – a discovery as simple and miraculous as the sun on your face on a spring morning … should surely be a huge success in this country … the Aladdin Suite …. might well enjoy something like the popularity of Peer Gynt. (© Gramophone)
SPRINGTIME IN FüNEN*
(for soloists, chorus & orchestra Op. 42)[18:50][1] Fynsk Forår – Springtime in Fünen (Chorus) 4:37[2] Den Milde dag – The day, with sun, (Tenor) 2:09[3] De Gamle Ungkarle – The Old Bachelor (Bass) 2:37[4] Den Blinde Spillemand – The Blind Musician (Bass) 4:00[5] De Gamle – The Old People (Men’s Chorus) 1:34[6] Dansevisen – Dance Ballad (Chorus) 3:31
ALADDIN SUITE (Orchestra only) [24:30][7] Oriental Festival March 3:27[8] Aladdin’s Dance – Dance of the Morning Mist 2:56[9] Hindu Dance[10] Chinese Dance 3:26[11] The Market in Ispahan 3:14[12] Dance of the Prisoners 4:42[13] Dance of the Negros
THREE MOTETS, Op.55** (for accapella choir)[14] Afflictus sum 6.17[15] Dominus regit me 3.48[16] Bendictus Dominus 5.06