Carl Nielsen

Songs

Inger Dam-Jensen, soprano
Morten Ernst Lassen, baritone
Ulrich Stærk, piano

Carl Nielsen, composer

About:
The treasury of Danish song is closely associated with the name of the composer Carl Nielsen. His folk-like melodies are brilliantly simple and danced their way into a popular tradition which at the time was being stifled by romantic Lieder no one could sing along with. This tradition of the songs called ‘romances' in Denmark was in fact Carl Nielsen's starting point when he wrote his first songs; but he made it highly personal, and he soon delved to its roots with his love of simplicity. These two parallel strands – the catchy popular song and the experimental art song – remained a unique feature throughout his songwriting career.

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Musik til fem digte af J.P. Jacobsen (5 Songs on Poems by Jacobsen), Op. 4 (1891)

1

No. 1. Solnedgang (Sunset)

2:24

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No. 2. I Seraillets have (In the Seraglio Garden)

1:41

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No. 3. Til Asali (To Asali)

1:36

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No. 4. Irmelin Rose

2:19

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No. 5. Har dagen sanket (When Day Has Gathered)

3:32

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Viser og vers (Songs and Verses), Op. 6 (1891)

6

No. 1. Genrebillede (Period Piece)

1:59

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No. 2. Seraferne (The Seraphs)

1:49

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8

No. 3. Silkesko over gylden laest! (Silken Shoes on a Golden Last!)

1:18

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No. 4. Det bødes der for (An Age of Regret)

3:36

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No. 5. Vise af 'Mogens' (Song from 'Mogens')

0:57

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6 Songs on poems by Ludvig Holstein, Op. 10 (1894):

11

No. 1. Æbleblomst (Apple Blossom)

2:06

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No. 2. Erindringens sø (The Lake of Memory)

4:08

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No. 3. Sommersang (Summer Song)

2:51

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No. 4. Sang bag ploven (Song Behind the Plough)

2:09

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No. 5. I aften (This Eve)

3:41

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No. 6. Hilsen (Greeting)

2:09

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En snes danske viser (A Score of Danish Songs), Vol. II (1917)

17

No. 28. Tit er jeg glad (Oft Am I Glad)

3:12

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Strofiske sange, Op. 21, Vol. 2 (1901-07)

18

No. 1. Sænk kun dit hoved' (Bow Down Your Head Now)

2:14

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Studie efter naturen (Nature Study) (1916)

19

Solen skinner i naboens gård (The Sun Shines in my Neighbour's Yard)

1:34

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20 folkelige melodier (20 Folk Melodies) (1921)

20

No. 19 Nu lyser løv i lunde (Bright are the Leaves)

2:06

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En snes danske viser (A Score of Danish Songs) Vol. I (1915)

21

No. 5, Underlige aftenlufte! (Strange Evening Breezes)

3:18

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Amor og Digteren (Cupid and the Poet), Op. 54

22

Italiensk hyrdearie (Pastoral Aria)

4:33

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Duet fra Maskarade (1904-06)

23

Min søde balsambøsse! (You pretty little mistress)

1:46

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Total playing time 57 minutes

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Recorded at The Black Diamond, The Royal Library, on February 4-6 2002
Recording producer: Henrik Sleiborg
Sound engineer: Peter Bo Nielsen
Editing engineers: Peter Bo Nielsen and Henrik Sleiborg

Cover picture: Peter Hansen: “Pløjemanden vender” (1900-1902)

Dacapo Records acknowledge with gratitude the financial support of
Carl Nielsen og Anne Marie Carl-Nielsens Legat

This CD has been recorded in cooperation with
the Danish Broadcasting Corporation and The Royal Library

Physical Format: Compact Disc

Catalogue Number: 8.224218

Barcode: 730099991827

Release Date: March 2003

Genre: Late Romantic

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Reviews

"Here is something truly exceptional ... something that brings international class of vocal delivery to this repertoire without traducing the essential Nielsensque qualities of wonder, sympathy and homeliness ... The artistry is refined and the music heavenly."
Critics' Choice 2003 - Gramophone

"I can't think of no better way to get to know Nielsen's delightful songs than with this new Dacapo disc. Recommended with enormous affection.
International Record Review

"Two outstanding Danish singers give an ardent and irrefutable demonstration of Nielsen's wide range and pervasive charm ... Listening to these songs is a bit like being pulled into the sirens' lair."
Opera News

"All of these 23 pieces are sung to near-perfection--with lovely tone, excellent expressive control, and native sensitivity to interpretation and pronunciation."
Classics Today

"Inger Dam-Jensen and Morten Ernst Lassen respond to the music's freshness with much sensitivity. The whole CD is pure delight, including the pacing and delivery of Ulrich Staerk's piano accompaniment."
Classical Music Web

"These songs belong to the finest art of their time and are comparable to lieder by Brahms or Hugo Wolf... An incredibly moving yet pure and honest interpretation by the two singers."
Berlingske Tidende

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