Despite giving titles to the majority of his symphonies, Danish composer Carl Nielsen was often vague about what influenced each work. Nevertheless he was a master symphonist and his music is mesmerising, combining propulsive energy with lyrical invention.

These recordings, made during Sir Colin Davis’ Indian summer with the orchestra, are acknowledged to be amongst the finest recordings ever made of this repertoire, receiving numerous awards. The symphonies were originally released between 2011 and 2013 and are now available together for the first time as a beautifully packaged 3 SACD box set, plus one Pure Audio Blu-ray disc.

Contents:
LSO0715 Symphonies Nos 1 & 6
"Davis and the LSO triumph in this recording ... In this gripping performance, it (Symphony No.6) emerges as one of the 20th century’s most beguilingly original works" - The Sunday Times, CD of the Week
CD of the Week, BBC Radio 3

LSO0722 Symphonies Nos 2 & 3
***** Mail on Sunday
***** Audiophile Audition
"this recording is an exhilarating display of the life-force at full blast in both composer and conductor." - **** Performance, BBC Music Magazine

LSO0694 Symphonies 4 & 5
Classical Albums of the Year (2011), The Sunday Times
Editor’s Choice Gramophone
Orchestral Choice, BBC Music Magazine