Carl Nielsen: The Mother, Op. 41 - A Play in a Prologue and Seven Scenes

Wonderful Music! Nielsen at the height of his powers - contemporary with the fifth symphony. VERY attractive, melodious, imaginative, subtly patriotic (except perhaps God Save the Queen!) written as incidental music to a play celebrating the reunification of Denmark after WW1. This is the first complete recording of the score only published in 2007. I have played it continuously since it arrived! Highly recommended!!

A delightful surprise to discover this hidden piece of Nielsen's music, associated with a very particular joyful event in Danish history.