BaL 6.06.15 - Nielsen: Symphony no. 3

**richardfinegold** · 29-05-15, 12:18

I'm surprised that the Bernstein version isn't listed, so I'm assuming that it is nla. That recording was probably the introduction to both the work and the Composer for most people in the States.
i also didn't know that Horenstein had recorded it, so I will investigate that.
I have the two Blomstedt versions and by coincidence was listening to the Danish version two days ago which I don't think compares to the SFSO version favorably.
I have the Dausgaard version on a fantastic bargain Blu Ray that also includes Brahms/1, Sibelius/5, and Dvorak New World. The Espansiva may be the best of that disc, or am I perceiving an affinity by the Orchestra for their National Composer.
It is nice to see Nielsen's Symphonies being considered mainstream.

**richardfinegold** · 29-05-15, 12:31

I just looked on you tube--not only is the Horenstein 3 there, with the BBC Northern Orchestra, but there is also a recording of the 6th with the Halle.

**umslopogaas** · 29-05-15, 12:53

I have three versions of this symphony, all on LP and only one of which (Schmidt) is listed, so presumably Bernstein/Royal Danish Orch. and Huybrechts/LSO never made it to CD. I dont really want any more, but would like one CD version, so will see what is recommended.

**ferneyhoughgeliebte** · 29-05-15, 12:58

The Bernstein used to be available on three different CBS/SONY reissues - the first as a CBS Masterworks, the second in the Bernstein "Royal" edition, and as a three-disc set of the complete Symphonies and concertos (with Ormandy conducting the works Lennie missed out, this set in turn was also issued in two different covers). It is a great performance (the one with which I got to know the work) and must be due for a SONY remastering sometime soon.

**richardfinegold** · 29-05-15, 13:15

Originally posted by umslopogaas View Post

I have three versions of this symphony, all on LP and only one of which (Schmidt) is listed, so presumably Bernstein/Royal Danish Orch. and Huybrechts/LSO never made it to CD. I dont really want any more, but would like one CD version, so will see what is recommended.

I am listening to the Bernstein right now on CD. It is coupled with 5.

**Roehre** · 29-05-15, 13:20

Originally posted by richardfinegold View Post

....
It is nice to see Nielsen's Symphonies being considered mainstream.

which they weren't until the late 1970s/early 1980s -the Bernstein/Ormandy recordings and the Blomstedt DRSO among the protagonist sets.

**BBMmk2** · 29-05-15, 13:26

I hear that The John Storgards version/cycle, is rather good. Anyone else know?

**umslopogaas** · 29-05-15, 13:26

#6 thanks Richard. It doesnt seem to be listed in the Penguin Guide and may not be available over here, but could you post the manufacturer and serial number of the CD, my trusty CD shop should be able to track it down?

**ferneyhoughgeliebte** · 29-05-15, 13:32

Originally posted by Roehre View Post

which they weren't until the late 1970s/early 1980s -the Bernstein/Ormandy recordings and the Blomstedt DRSO among the protagonist sets.

along with the rather wonderful Ole Schmidt/LSO cycle from 1973. Considering the numbers of Sibelius, Mahler and even RVW cycles on offer, Nielsen still "lags behind" in mainstream status - surprising that Rattle didn't record them at the time of his CBSO cycle twenty-odd years ago, for example (aren't there BBC tapes of these concerts?)

**Roehre** · 29-05-15, 13:41

Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View Post

along with the rather wonderful Ole Schmidt/LSO cycle from 1973. Considering the numbers of Sibelius, Mahler and even RVW cycles on offer, Nielsen still "lags behind" in mainstream status - surprising that Rattle didn't record them at the time of his CBSO cycle twenty-odd years ago, for example (aren't there BBC tapes of these concerts?)

Looking at EA's list there aren't many non-scandinavian and/or non-English-speaking conductors/orchestras involved.
Janácek Philharmonic Orchestra/Theodore Kuchar being the one full exception....

**Tevot** · 29-05-15, 13:45

Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Myung-Whun Chung

Just a moment...

http://www.discogs.com/Carl-Nielsen-Olle-Schill-Gothenburg-Symphony-Orchestra-Myung-Whun-Chung-Overture-To-Maskarade-Sympho/release/3302965

Superb symphony and overture imho . Admittedly even after nigh on 30 years the Clarinet Concerto for me remains elusive (as opposed to the Concerto for Flute) - but this is a recording that I cherish

Best Wishes,

Tevot

**Beef Oven!** · 29-05-15, 15:05

Originally posted by ferneyhoughgeliebte View Post

...........surprising that Rattle didn't record them at the time of his CBSO cycle twenty-odd years ago, for example (aren't there BBC tapes of these concerts?)

I don't think there are any tapes, I think it's simply a case of having to have been there at the time

**ferneyhoughgeliebte** · 29-05-15, 15:20

Originally posted by Beef Oven! View Post

I don't think there are any tapes, I think it's simply a case of having to have been there at the time

Possibly. I just have a "memory" of a Saturday night television broadcast of at least one of these concerts, and a documentary ... ring any bells with anyone else?

**richardfinegold** · 29-05-15, 16:33

Originally posted by umslopogaas View Post

#6 thanks Richard. It doesnt seem to be listed in the Penguin Guide and may not be available over here, but could you post the manufacturer and serial number of the CD, my trusty CD shop should be able to track it down?

It is listed as CBS Masterworks, MK44708, the date listed is 1988

I am guessing this predates the acquisition of CBS/columbia by Sony.
I looked on the Amazon UK site and they were quite dear in price. The US site had much cheaper copies, probably worth paying the extras shipping.

BaL 6.06.15 - Nielsen: Symphony no. 3

BaL 6.06.15 - Nielsen: Symphony no. 3

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