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Herbert Blomstedt - Nielsen: The 6 Symphonies (2026)

FLAC (tracks), Lossless | 3:31:33 | 887 Mb
Classical, Instrumental

Led by legendary conductor Herbert Blomstedt, a supreme champion of Scandinavian repertoire, this acclaimed set captures Carl Nielsen’s complete symphonies and orchestral works with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Blending Blomstedt’s serene discipline with the distinct atmosphere of the composer's homeland, these clear and powerful masterpieces are presented here in a stunning new high-definition remastering that reveals every hidden detail of Nielsen's progressive genius. An essential, vivid tribute to Denmark's greatest symphonist.

Tracklist
1. Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 7: I. Allegro orgoglioso (9:57)
2. Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 7: II. Andante (7:40)
3. Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 7: III. Allegro comodo (9:23)
4. Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 7: IV. Allegro con fuoco (9:06)
5. Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments": I. Allegro collerico (9:53)
6. Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments": II. Allegro comodo e flemmatico (4:53)
7. Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments": III. Andante malincolico (12:01)
8. Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments": IV. Allegro sanguineo (7:10)
9. Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia espansiva": I. Allegro espansivo (11:01)
10. Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia espansiva": II. Andante pastorale (9:30)
11. Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia espansiva": III. Allegretto un poco (6:39)
12. Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia espansiva": IV. Finale. Allegro (9:01)
13. Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable": I. Allegro (11:41)
14. Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable": II. Poco allegretto (4:55)
15. Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable": III. Poco adagio quasi andante (9:19)
16. Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable": IV. Allegro (8:15)
17. Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: I. (a) Tempo giusto (10:31)
18. Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: I. (b) Adagio non troppo (8:58)
19. Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. (a) Allegro (5:43)
20. Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. (b) Presto (3:12)
21. Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. (c) Andante poco tranquillo (4:34)
22. Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. (d) Allegro (2:45)
23. Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia semplice": I. Tempo giusto (13:56)
24. Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia semplice": II. Humoreske. Allegretto (4:15)
25. Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia semplice": III. Proposta seria. Adagio (6:11)
26. Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia semplice": IV. Tema con variazioni. Allegro (11:15)