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Carl Nielsen
This thorough yet eminently readable biography examines the life and works of Danish composer Carl Nielsen (1865–1931), from his studies at the Royal Danish Conservatory to his status as one of Scandinavia’s most important composers. Focusing on Nielsen’s personality as well as his music, Jack Lawson’s book offers a unique insight into this versatile composer’s mind, and contains much previously unpublished information.
240 pages, Paperback
First published May 22, 1997
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March 17, 2011
Before reading this book, I knew next to nothing about Nielsen, besides having heard and liked one of his symphonies on a Boston Philharmonic program several years ago. This biography filled me in nicely. Lawson equally emphasized the events of Nielsen's life and his musical development. Nielsen's life itself is not terribly remarkable, among composers. He had early struggles that led to overall success. His works were often panned by the critics of the day, but time has brought a more favorable understanding of them. Lawson's discussions of Nielsen's music succeeded admirably in making his works sound intriguing and innovative, such that I am very interested in hearing more of them.
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