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Battle lines are drawn, as Copenhagen's Royal Theatre tries to lure Svendsen from Norway with a lucrative job offer. It turns out to be a transformative moment in his musical career. With Donald Macleod.

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Fri 17 Jun 2011 18:30

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  • Johan Svendsen

    Norwegian Rhapsody no.2

    Performer: Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, Ole Kristian Ruud (conductor)

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    • 4.
  • Johan Svendsen

    Andante Funèbre

    Performer: Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, Terje Mikkelsen (conductor)

    • CPO 777 327-2.
  • Johan Svendsen

    Festival Polonaise op.12

    Performer: Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, Ole Kristian Ruud (conductor)

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    • 5.
  • Johan Svendsen

    Norwegian Rhapsody no.4

    Performer: Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, Ole Kristian Ruud (conductor)

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    • 6.
  • Johan Svendsen

    Venetian Serenade

    Performer: Theodor Andresen

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    • 10.

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