Carl Nielsen's last orchestral work, arranged here for Double Wind Quintet & Contrabassoon (with alt. Double Bass). Written for Danish Radio to commemorate the visit of Czech conductor Jaroslav Krupka. The title refers to the main Danish tune, "Queen Dagmar", a princess of Bohemia who married Danish King Waldemar (1170-1241)....
Originally in C Minor for organ, arranged for mixed winds in 3 movements. Grave Allegro maestoso vivace Fuga, Allegro moderato Instrumentation 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets 2 Basset Horns (alt. Bass Clarinet parts provided) Flugelhorn 4 Horns in F 2 Bassoons Contrabassoon Contrabass