Herbert Blomstedt - Nielsen: Concertos & Overtures (2026)

Led by legendary conductor Herbert Blomstedt, a supreme champion of Scandinavian repertoire, this acclaimed set captures Carl Nielsen’s complete symphonies and orchestral works with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Blending Blomstedt’s serene discipline with the distinct atmosphere of the composer's homeland, these clear and powerful masterpieces are presented here in a stunning new high-definition remastering that reveals every hidden detail of Nielsen's progressive genius. An essential, vivid tribute to Denmark's greatest symphonist.

Tracklist
1. Violin Concerto, Op. 33: I. (a) Praeludium. Largo (6:32)
2. Violin Concerto, Op. 33: I. (b) Praeludium. Allegro cavalleresco (12:46)
3. Violin Concerto, Op. 33: II. (a) Poco adagio (6:53)
4. Violin Concerto, Op. 33: II. (b) Rondo. Allegretto scherzando (11:11)
5. Andante lamentoso "At the Bier of a Young Artist" (4:51)
6. Symphonic Rhapsody (8:35)
7. Clarinet Concerto, Op. 57: I. Allegretto un poco (8:24)
8. Clarinet Concerto, Op. 57: II. Poco adagio (5:44)
9. Clarinet Concerto, Op. 57: III. Allegro non troppo (7:16)
10. Clarinet Concerto, Op. 57: IV. Allegro vivace (4:18)
11. Saga Dream, Op. 39 (9:10)
12. Helios Overture, Op. 17 (12:07)
13. Flute Concerto: I. Allegro moderato (11:27)
14. Flute Concerto: II. Allegretto un poco - Adagio ma non troppo - Tempo di Marcia (7:38)
15. Pan and Syrinx, Op. 49 (8:39)
16. Rhapsody Overture "An Imaginary Journey to the Faroe Islands" (10:02)
17. Bohemian-Danish Folk Songs (7:30)