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Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) is probably the most eminent Danish composer. Known mainly for his talent as a symphonist and for his incidental music for 'Aladdin', he also pushed the boundaries of Romantic music, whether in his work on the voice or his exploration of dissonance. Born in the fairy tale-looking island of Fyn, his music is indeed full of characters: Nielsen was fascinated by the multiplicity of human emotions and personalities. To the extent that they frequently were the source of his musical creativity. After all, he was himself a passionate character, something that transpires in his very scores, in which the composer often hides behind the music. All this week then, inspired by his second and fourth symphonies, Donald Macleod invites you to discover Carl Nielsen's story through the prism of five different aspects of his temperament.

Episode 3: When love is in the air, great passion comes with great melancholy. We explore a sorrowful Nielsen, who meets the love of his life, the sculptor Anne-Marie Brodersen.

Moderen [The Mother], Op 41
II. T氓gen letter (鈥淭he Fog is Lifting鈥�) for flute and harp
Ensemble MidtVest

Five Piano Pieces
Martin Roscoe, piano

String Quartet No 2 in F minor, Op 5
III. Allegretto Scherzando
IV. Finale, Allegro appassionato
Danish String Quartet

Romance in D major for violin and piano
Johan Dalene, violin
Christian Ihle Hadland, piano

Hymnus amoris [Hymn of Love] for soloists, choir and orchestra, Op 12
IV. Alderdom ("Old Age")
Inga Nielsen, soprano
Arne Elkrog, tenor
Poul Elming, tenor
Per Hoyer, bass-baritone
J酶rgen Ditlevsen, bass
Copenhagen Boys Choir
Danish National Symphony Orchestra
Leif Segerstam, conductor

Symphony No 2, Op 16, FS 29 "The Four Temperaments"
III. Andante malinconico
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
Sakari Oramo, conductor

Three Motets
III. Benedictus Dominus (Psalm 31:22)
Ars Nova Copenhagen
Paul Hillier, director

Presented by Donald Macleod
Produced by Julien Rosa
A 蜜芽传媒 Audio Wales & West production for 蜜芽传媒 Radio 3