Description: (Danish Composer Known for for His Six Symphonies, Wind Quintet and Concertos for Violin, Flute and Clarinet)
Carl Nielsen was a Danish composer, conductor, and violinist. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen and later joined the Royal Danish Orchestra as a second violinist. Nielsen eventually became a teacher at the Royal Danish Academy. Throughout his career, he faced challenges that influenced his music, particularly during his "psychological" period. Known for his symphonies, concertos, choral music, Wind Quintet, and operas, Nielsen's works achieved global recognition after his death, establishing him as a prominent figure in Danish classical music.