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About Carl Nielsen
Danish composer and conductor Carl Nielsen produced his first Op.1 when he was twenty-three years old in 1888. Most of his songs have become part of national legacy.
Personal life and Education
He was the son of Niels Jorgenson and Maren Kirstine Jorgenson. He had eleven siblings. For his education, he attended the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
He was married to Danish sculptor Anne Marie Brodersen. Carl-Nielsen had three biological children and two illegitimate children.
Career
He started composing songs at an early age with the piano and violin. When he was in his teens, he became a bugler and alto trombonist in the army band. His career benefited tremendously from the training he received from Danish musician Orla Rosenhoff. This was further enhanced after his well-received performance in Berlin in 1896.
The German composer produced six symphonies which include “Espansiva”and “Sinfonia Semplice''.
Other Important Facts
Nielson was associated with Italian composer and conductor Ferruccio Busoni.
He performed in places like the Tivoli Concert Hall and Tivoli Gardens.
Nielson taught at the Royal Academy.
He’s the author of the autobiography titled “My Childhood on Funen”.
Did you know?
Scientists named a minor planet 6058 Carlnielsen in his honor.
Death
He died from a heart attack.
Carl Nielsen Rank
Carl Nielsen photo gallery
- Mild restoration by Adam Cuerden (Don't worry about crediting me for this, it was very, very easy - Adam).
This has been retouched and cropped a bit to reduce the obvious damage. Hardly a perfect restoration, but it does make it more useable. A bigger image would be needed to do anything more.
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F.A.Q. about Carl Nielsen
When is his birthday?
Carl Nielsen's birthday is on June 9, 1865.
In how many days is his birthday?
Carl's birthday is in 87 days
How old was Carl when he died?
He was 66 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 3, 1931.
How old would he be today?
Carl Nielsen would be 159 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Carl from?
He was born in near Sortelung, Denmark.