The Nielsen Nexus

krummholz · July 23, 2025, 07:54:57 AM

Quote from: Symphonic Addict on July 20, 2025, 02:20:21 PMTwo arrangements by Hans Abrahamsen: the Symphony No. 6 (arr. for chamber orchestra) and Commotio. Not sure about the symphony. A curiosity, perhaps, but nothing else I think. To be released on 5 September:

Isn't this a re-release of the Commotio arrangement? Pretty sure I have that somewhere - as someone said about a different Nielsen release, "supplemental, not essential", but also quite good for the most part... a few places where the orchestration didn't quite sound like Nielsen's, but also quite imaginative and even revelatory (of inner voices) in others.

Karl Henning · July 23, 2025, 08:04:43 AM

Quote from: krummholz on July 23, 2025, 07:54:57 AMIsn't this a re-release of the Commotio arrangement? Pretty sure I have that somewhere - as someone said about a different Nielsen release, "supplemental, not essential", but also quite good for the most part... a few places where the orchestration didn't quite sound like Nielsen's, but also quite imaginative and even revelatory (of inner voices) in others.

I think you & I may have a different arrangement of Commotio.

Roasted Swan · July 23, 2025, 08:14:38 AM

Quote from: Karl Henning on July 23, 2025, 08:04:43 AMI think you & I may have a different arrangement of Commotio.

This is another version of Commotio.....

Karl Henning · July 23, 2025, 08:27:34 AM

Quote from: Roasted Swan on July 23, 2025, 08:14:38 AMThis is another version of Commotio.....

I knew it was a Bo somebody!

krummholz · July 25, 2025, 09:49:59 AM

Quote from: Roasted Swan on July 23, 2025, 08:14:38 AMThis is another version of Commotio.....

Yep, that's the one I was thinking of. Didn't know there was yet another arrangement. The Holten is, indeed, for different forces (full orchestra).

Florestan · July 25, 2025, 09:52:31 AM

Quote from: Symphonic Addict on July 20, 2025, 02:20:21 PMTwo arrangements by Hans Abrahamsen: the Symphony No. 6 (arr. for chamber orchestra) and Commotio. Not sure about the symphony. A curiosity, perhaps, but nothing else I think. To be released on 5 September:

Are those photos real or AI generated?

Karl Henning · July 25, 2025, 10:16:28 AM

Quote from: Florestan on July 25, 2025, 09:52:31 AMAre those photos real or AI generated?

They are genuine.

Florestan · July 25, 2025, 10:17:56 AM

Quote from: Karl Henning on July 25, 2025, 10:16:28 AMThey are genuine.

Does his music match them?

Karl Henning · July 25, 2025, 10:23:27 AM

Quote from: Florestan on July 25, 2025, 10:17:56 AMDoes his music match them?

It is so different from nos. 1-5 that even some Nielsen enthusiasts find it puzzling, but I'd say his Sixth Symphony contains comparable whimsy.

Florestan · July 25, 2025, 10:26:41 AM

Quote from: Karl Henning on July 25, 2025, 10:23:27 AMIt is so different from nos. 1-5 that even some Nielsen enthusiasts find it puzzling, but I'd say his Sixth Symphony contains comparable whimsy.

Thanks. Will investigate and report back.

I remember having listened to his Wind Quintet and Violin Concerto and liking them.

Brian · July 25, 2025, 11:09:43 AM

Quote from: Florestan on July 25, 2025, 10:26:41 AMThanks. Will investigate and report back.

I remember having listened to his Wind Quintet and Violin Concerto and liking them.

I think the finale of the Wind Quintet would actually fit those pictures perfectly: a series of witty and entertaining variations!

Symphonic Addict · July 25, 2025, 03:40:26 PM

Quote from: Florestan on July 25, 2025, 09:52:31 AMAre those photos real or AI generated?

Absolutely real. Nielsen was quite the character from his early years. His funny faces reflect much of his music.