New HD 192kHz/24-bit remastering from original tapes by Studio CircÃ©. Herbert Blomstedt is an iconic American-born Swedish conductor known for his extensive career and "old-world ideals" approach to music. His career has included tenures as chief conductor of prominent orchestras, such as the Staatskapelle Dresden, and as music director of the San Francisco Symphony. Blomstedt was notably the first conductor of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra from 1967 to 1977, during which time he made the acclaimed recordings contained in this Nielsen box set. Blomstedt's conducting style is often described as disciplined and serene, using minimal, refined gestures without a baton, as he believes the orchestra needs a musician to communicate with rather than a "time beater." He has been praised for his ability to bring out the grace and clarity in a piece, and for his collaborative and communicative relationship with the musicians he leads.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 7: I. Allegro Orgoglioso
Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 7: II. Andante
Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 7: III. Allegro Comodo
Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 7: IV. Allegro Con Fuoco
Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments": I. Allegro Collerico
Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments": II. Allegro Comodo E Flemmatico
Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments": III. Andante Malincolico
Symphony No. 2, Op. 16 "The Four Temperaments": IV. Allegro Sanguineo
Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva": I. Allegro Espansivo
Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva": II. Andante Pastorale
Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva": III. Allegretto Un Poco
Symphony No. 3, Op. 27 "Sinfonia Espansiva": IV. Finale. Allegro
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable": I. Allegro
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable": II. Poco Allegretto
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable": III. Poco Adagio Quasi Andante
Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 "The Inextinguishable": IV. Allegro
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: I. (A) Tempo Giusto
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: I. (B) Adagio Non Troppo
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. (A) Allegro
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. (B) Presto
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. (C) Andante Poco Tranquillo
Symphony No. 5, Op. 50: II. (D) Allegro
Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia Semplice": I. Tempo Giusto
Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia Semplice": II. Humoreske. Allegretto
Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia Semplice": III. Proposta Seria. Adagio
Symphony No. 6 "Sinfonia Semplice": IV. Tema Con Variazioni. Allegro
Symphonic Rhapsody
Helios Overture, Op. 17
Saga Dream, Op. 39
Andante Lamentoso "At the Bier of a Young Artist"
Pan and Syrinx, Op. 49
Rhapsody Overture "An Imaginary Journey to the Faroe Islands"
Bohemian-Danish Folk Songs
Violin Concerto, Op. 33: I. (A) Praeludium. Largo
Violin Concerto, Op. 33: I. (B) Praeludium. Allegro Cavalleresco
Violin Concerto, Op. 33: II. (A) Poco Adagio
Violin Concerto, Op. 33: II. (B) Rondo. Allegretto Scherzando
Clarinet Concerto, Op. 57: I. Allegretto Un Poco
Clarinet Concerto Op. 57: II. Poco Adagio
Clarinet Concerto, Op. 57: III. Allegro Non Troppo
Clarinet Concerto, Op. 57: IV. Allegro Vivace
Flute Concerto: I. Allegro Moderato
Flute Concerto: II. Allegretto Un Poco - Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Tempo Di Marcia

UPC: 5021732957771
Label: Warner Classics
Release Date: 2.6.26
Format: CD

Herbert Blomstedt / Danish National Symphony - Nielsen: Symphonies, Overtures & Concertos (CD)