Ludolf Nielsen - The Tower of Babel (1912)
The Tower of Babel (Symphonic Poem) by Ludolf Nielsen. With Johnny van Hal (Tenor), Per Høyer (Baritone), Iréne Theorin (Soprano). Conducted by Owain Arwel Hughes with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra and Choir.
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| Tower of Babel by Lucas van Valckenborch in 1594 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
PART ONE
I. Maestoso - 00:00
II. Allegro Moderato - 3:18
III. Poco Piu Vivo - 6:15
IV. Lento Maestoso - 7:02
V. Lento Maestoso - 9:40
VI. Andante Con Moto - 11:41
PART TWO
VII. Andante Con Moto - 15:48
VIII. Allegro Moderato - 20:46
IX. Allegro Furioso - 24:23
X. Lento - 29:09
XI. Andante Grazioso - 30:55
"The Tower of Babel" is a poem about the elevation of the human soul. The work was considered unplayable at its world premiere in 1916, and over 80 years were to pass before the music was heard again.
