Grøndahl Conducts Nielsen's Fourth Symphony

Three conductors are particularly associated with the music of Carl Nielsen - Erik Tuxen, Thomas Jensen and Launy Grøndahl. Today we explore the legacy of Grøndahl, in the form of Nielsen's Fourth Symphony, "The Inextinguishable."

Launy Grøndahl

Grøndahl was the permanent conductor of the Danish National Orchestra (also known as the Danish National Radio Orchestra, among other names) from 1925-56.

I believe this convincing performance was the first recording of the work, which is probably Nielsen's most performed symphony, along with the 5th. It dates from August 1951. The sound is excellent. My transfer comes from a Danish pressing made for export under the Odeon label.

The transfer was made as the result of a request on another site, but I thought some readers here might enjoy it as well.

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