Nielsen - Symphonies 2 & 4Among the early 20th century composers involved in the transition from romanticism to modernism, Carl Nielsen was particularly conspicuous for his originality which deviated from everything known and was perceived at the time as downright provocative. Today we see in Carl Nielsen's six symphonies all as strikingly different from one another consistent genre contributions of unique and outstanding importance. Yet Nielsen's international breakthrough

though the band seethes and boils throughout

also influencing his compositions

and orienting themselves toward Baroque and Classical models

Thus the idea of combining Baroque music with tango isn't new

inviting the listener on a journey in time by which they cannot fail to be affected

Our 71 tracks from '71 include major hits for the likes of Curved Air

Cissy Houston had a successful career as a back-up singer for such notables as Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley before embarking on a solo career

every hand shaken

for lute in D major

JUNO-nominated Land's End Ensemble (John Lowry

who are always on the verge of going their separate ways

Federico Del Sordo is a renowned continuo player who has devoted himself for more than 15 years to the study of the alternatim repertoire