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Nielsen, Denmark's iconic nationalist composer, uses 'dueling' timpani in this symphony from 1916. It's a battle between an 'inextinguishable' spirit and the spirit-crushing world. Who wins? Composer: Carl Nielsen Performers: Â鶹Éç Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: John StorgÃ¥rds Recording date: 11 December 2014 Date of broadcast: 15 January 2016
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