Carl Nielsen

Today is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Finland's greatest composer. Jean Sibelius was born December 8, 1865 and lived until 1957. He has long been…

Carl Nielsen, Denmark's greatest composer, was born 150 years ago on June 9, 1865. Appreciation of his music has been steadily growing (as it should)…

Growing up, I was mentored by a next door neighbor who taught music in the public schools. She died a few weeks ago at 94. I have been thinking of her…