Symphony no. 3 is arguably Ludolf Nielsen’s greatest masterpiece. He composed it at the height of his creative powers (1911-1913) and considered it his fullest achievement. Nevertheless, the symphony was performed only a few times during his life, and a printed score only came in existence in form of a holograph copy of the handwritten […]
Måned: april 2020
Carl Nielsens barske mentor: Victor Bendix
”Jeg skylder Victor meget mere end han vistnok havde Anelse om.” Sådan skrev Carl Nielsen sent i livet om Victor Bendix, hans afdøde kollega og nære ven. Der findes ca. 100 breve bevaret mellem de to, og det er dokumentation af et åbenhjertigt venskab, der på trods af dybe kriser undervejs varede i 35 år. […]