Bohmisk-dansk folketone (Bohemian-Danish Folk Songs paraphrase)

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).

• 2 Flutes
• 2 Oboes
• 2 Clarinets
• 2 Horns
• 2 Bassoons
• Contrabassoon (alt. Double Bass part provided)