Carl Nielsen

Carl Nielsen (1865–1931) was a conductor, choreographer and autobiographer.

Also recorded as Carl August Nielsen.

Carl Nielsen in brief

Born
1865
Died
1931
Known for
conductor, choreographer, autobiographer, music educator, pianist, composer and violinist
Place of birth
Sortelung
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Carl August Nielsen.

Born at Sortelung in 1865, died at Copenhagen in 1931.

In detail

Carl Nielsen studied at Royal Danish Academy of Music. Nancy Dalberg and Trygve Lindeman are recorded as having studied under Carl Nielsen. the recorded working language is Danish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and symphony.

Residence is recorded at Nørre Lyndelse Parish and Nyhavn.

Works named in the authority record are Min Jesus, lad mit hjerte få, Clarinet Concerto, Forunderligt at sige, Den milde dag er lys og lang, Min pige er så lys som rav and Irmelin Rose.

Distinctions recorded are commander of the Order of the Dannebrog.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Carl Nielsen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q205139: Carl Nielsen

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