Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) both bridged the Romantic and Modern periods and also introduced the latter to Danish music. Versatile, he wrote for solo instruments, orchestras, and voice. He is accounted (with Buxtehude) as one of Denmark's two greatest composers.
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- Carl Nielsen Official site from the Danish Music Information Center and the Danish Carl Nielsen Society. Links to biography and photographs, the Society, and order information for CD-ROM.
- Carl Nielsen Filmography from the Internet Movie Database listing the use of his works in motion pictures.
- Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Brief biographical sketch, comments on orchestral and chamber music, caricature, and Naxos discography.
- Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Malaspina Great Books listing of Library of Congress citations of his works, including librettos, addresses, essays, and lectures.
- Classical Archives: Carl Nielsen Biography, complete files offered in MIDI, MP3, and Windows Media audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists.
- Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Biography tracing evolution of his style, noted works and genres, photograph, and discography from Dacapo Records.
- Carl Nielsen Listing at the Lied and Art Songs Text Page with lyrics to vocal works including song cycles.
- Nielsen Recommendations from Classical Net's Basic Repertoire list.