Hasse Borup/Staupe - Carl Nielsen: Complete Works for Violin Solo and Violin and Piano

The music of Carl Nielsen holds a very special place for Danes, defining the nation�s musical voice for over a century and reflecting the soul of Denmark. Nielsen was a violinist from childhood, his early Sonata in G major having �a scent of Mozartian youth�, while the newly published Romance in G major was dedicated to his first teacher. Mature works include the Second Violin Sonata, �a work unparalleled in the sonata literature�, and the Prelude, Theme and Variations inspired by Bach�s Chaconne for solo violin. This collection represents the first ever recording of Nielsen�s complete music for violin solo or with piano.