Willen, Niklas

Alfvén: Synnöve of Solbakken (Suite), etc / Willén, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-05-29

Works: Hugo Alfvén: Synnöve Solbakken, suite from the film score for piano (or orchestra), Op. 50, R134; En bygdesaga (A Country Tale), suite from the film score for orchestra, Op. 53, R202a; El&#...
Conductors: Willen, Niklas

"Willen conducts in a less sentimental fashion than Alfven sometimes receives and it is perfect for this film music. He also has an excellent sense...continue...

Alfvén: Symphony no 5, Andante religioso / Willén, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-02-27

Works: Hugo Alfvén: Symphony no 5 in A minor, Op. 54, R209; Andante religioso
Conductors: Willen, Niklas

"What a strange mixture of the old and new Hugo Alfven's music represents! The slow movement, perhaps the most beautiful part of the symphony, speaks...continue...

Prokofiev: Piano Concertos no 1-5 / Willen, Marshev, et al

2 CD / Danacord / 2005-11-01

Works: Sergei Prokofiev: Concerto for Piano no 1 in D flat major, Op. 10; Concerto for Piano left hand no 4 in B flat major, Op. 53; Concerto for Piano no 5 in G major, Op. 55; Concerto for Piano no 2 in G ...
Performers: Marshev, Oleg
Conductors: Willén, Niklas
Ensemble: South Jutland Symphony Orchestra

Nielsen: Aladdin Suite, etc / Willen, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2005-08-16

Works: Carl Nielsen: Aladdin Suite, Op. 34; Amor og Digteren (Amor and the Poet), incidental music, FS 150 (Op. 54); Saga-dream, FS 46/Op. 39; Helios Overture, FS 32/Op. 17; Maskarade, FS 39; Pan and Syrinx...
Conductors: Willen, Niklas

Best known for his 'Six Symphonies', Nielsen's other orchestral pieces and his incidental music for theatre is among the finest of its time. 'Aladdin' was...continue...

Hugo Alfvén: Symphony no 4 / Niklas Willén, Iceland SO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2005-01-18

Works: Hugo Alfvén: Symphony no 4 in C minor ("Fran Havsbandet"), Op. 39, R93; Festival Overture, Op. 52
Performers: Edvaldsdottir, Sigrun; Halla, Arndis; Talkowsky, Richard; Valdimarsson, Johann
Conductors: Willen, Niklas

"Willen treats the Fourth [Symphony] more as a symphonic poem than a symphony. His approach is soft-edged, impressionist, and blended. He digs into the music,...continue...

Berwald: The Battle of Leipzig, etc / Willen, Lorstad, et al

1 CD / Sterling / 2003-04-05

Works: Franz Berwald: Concerto for 2 Violins; Estrella de Soria; The Battle of Leipzig; Drottningen av Golconda; Theme and Variations for Violin and Orchestra in B flat major
Performers: Hagman, Andreas; Lorstad, Johannes
Conductors: Willén, Niklas
Ensemble: Malmö Opera Orchestra

"The Malmo Opera Orchestra seems a rather small ensemble, and sometimes the brass get the upper hand; but they clearly know this music, and conductor...continue...

Aulin: Concert Piece in G minor, etc / Ringborg, et al

1 CD / Sterling / 2003-03-06

Works: Tor Aulin: Concert Piece for Violin and Orchestra in G minor, Op. 7; Concerto for Violin no 2, Op. 11; Gottländische Tänze (3), Op. 28; Schwedische Tänze (4), Op. 32
Performers: Ringborg, Tobias
Conductors: Willén, Niklas
Ensemble: Gavle Symphony Orchestra

Tor Aulin was one of the most important Swedish musicians at the turn of the 19th/20th centuries, and his name has perhaps mostly been remembered...continue...

Alfvén: Symphony no 2, Prodigal Son / Willén, Ireland SO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2001-10-01

Works: Hugo Alfvén: Prodigal Son, ballet suite, R214; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 11, R28
Conductors: Willen, Niklas

The suite from "The Prodigal Son" contains seven numbers from the ballet score, and includes several lively Swedish polkas, typical of Alfven's lighter style. By...continue...

Swedish Romantic Violin Concertos - Berwald, Aulin, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2000-01-01

Works: Franz Berwald: Concerto for Violin in C sharp minor, Op. 2; Wilhelm Stenhammar: Sentimental Romances (2) for violin & orchestra, Op. 28; Tor Aulin: Concerto for Violin & orchestra no 3 in C minor, Op...
Performers: Ringborg, Tobias
Conductors: Willen, Niklas

"Ringborg is...a joy to listen to and draws a lovely singing tone from his 1745 Guadagnini. The Swedish Chamber Orchestra is a very good ensemble...continue...

The Romantic Piano Concerto 21 - Kullak, Dreyschock / Lane

1 CD / Hyperion / 1999-08-01

Works: Theodor Kullak: Concerto for Piano in C minor, Op. 55; Alexander Dreyschock: Concerto for Piano in D minor, Op. 137
Performers: Lane, Piers
Conductors: Willen, Niklas

"...This concerto represents one of [Theodor Kullak's] creative successes. The music is skilfully crafted and well paced, and both taxes and rewards the soloist...Anyone who...continue...

Alfvén: Symphony no 3, etc / Willén, Royal Scottish National

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1999-06-01

Works: Hugo Alfvén: Swedish Rhapsody no 3, for orchestra ("Dalarapsodi"), Op. 47; En Skärgårdssägen, for orchestra, Op. 20, R49; Symphony no 3 in E major, Op. 23, R54
Conductors: Willen, Niklas

Teacher, conductor and composer, Hugo Alfven became Sweden's most important musical figure during the early part of this century. Always seeking to please his audience,...continue...

Rehnqvist: Sun Song / Willemark, Willén, et al

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1999-03-04

Works: Karin Rehnqvist: Sun Song, songs for voice & orchestra; When you but walk on the ground; Puksånger-lockrop (Timpanum Songs-Herding Calls), song cycle for 2 sopranos & timpani
Performers: Willemark, Lena
Conductors: Willen, Niklas; Alin, Cecilia Rydinger

Alfvén: Symphony no 1, etc / Scottish National Orchestra

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1999-03-01

Works: Hugo Alfvén: Festive Music for orchestra, Op. 25, R59; Bergakungen, ballet-pantomime, Op. 37, R99; Swedish Rhapsody no 2, for orchestra ("Uppsalarapsodi"), Op. 24; Symphony no 1 in F minor, Op. ...
Conductors: Willen, Niklas

Drawing on the rich melodic traditions of the folk music of his homeland, Alfven created vivid and stunningly orchestrated scores. While justly remembered for his...continue...

The Maids

1 CD / Phono Suecia / 1997-01-28

Works: Peter Bengtson: The Maids, opera
Performers: Eklund-Tarantino, Anna; Pilat, Eva
Conductors: Willen, Niklas

The Romantic Bassoon / Davidsson, Willén, Sundsvall CO

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1995-05-20

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Concerto for Bassoon in F major, S 63/WoO 23; Jean Baptiste E. Dupuy: Quintet for Bassoon and Strings in A minor; Franz Danzi: Concerto for Bassoon in F major; Carl Maria von W...
Performers: Davidsson, Christian
Conductors: Willén, Niklas
Ensemble: Sundsvall Chamber Orchestra

Solsången - Morthenson, et al / Willén, Sundsvall CO, et al

1 CD / Intim Records / 1995-05-16

Works: Jan Morthenson: Discantus, for chamber ensemble; Peter Lyne: Wind Quintet; Karolina Eiriksdottir: Rhapsody; Karin Rehnqvist: Sun Song, songs for voice & orchestra
Conductors: Willen, Niklas
Ensemble: Sundsvall Wind Quintet

The Swedish Recorder / Dan Laurin

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1994-11-01

Works: Peter Lyne: Concerto for recorder & strings; Jan Sandström: Dance in the Sub-Dominant Quagmire for treble recorder & strings; Björn Jason Lindh: Concerto for treble recorder & strings; Ladi...
Performers: Laurin, Dan
Conductors: Willen, Niklas

Percussive - Norgaard, Másson, Sallinen / Roger Carlsson

1 CD / Intim Records / 1992-12-01

Works: Per Norgaard: For a Change; Askell Másson: Concerto for Marimba; Aulis Sallinen: Symphony no 2, Op. 29 "Dialogue for Percussion solo and Orchestra"
Performers: Carlsson, Roger
Conductors: Willén, Niklas; Hirokami, Jun'ichi
Ensemble: Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra