Table of Contents

Preface, 1. The Growth of the Artist, 2. The First Symphony (1891-2), 3.The Second Symphony - The Four Temperaments (1901-2), 4. The Third Symphony - Sinfonia Espansiva (1910-11), 5. The Fourth Symphony - The Inextinguishable (1914-16), 6. The Fifth Symphony (1920-22), 7. The Sixth Symphony - Sinfonia Semplice, 8. The Three Concertos - Violin, Flute and Clarinet, 9. Lesser Orchestral Works, 10. The Chamber Music, 11. The Keyboard Music, 12. The Human Voice, 13. Some General Observations, 14. Sibelius, Nielsen and the Symphonic Problem, A Biographical Sketch, List of Nielsen's Works, Index of Names

Reviews

"This analysis focuses on Nielsen's great symphonies, but also illuminates all of his other important works, including orchestral, chamber, keyboard, and vocal compositions" Music Educators Journal