Surprising and unexpected
Follow the pulse of Carl Nielsen's music.
Listen to the sounds that filled Carl Nielsen’s world. Catch glimpses of the places and people who inspired his creativity. Follow the rhythm of his music as it flows through the exhibition, and experience surprising and unexpected moments that provide a fresh understanding of what Carl Nielsen’s music can be. Each displayed object tells a story from the composer’s life through music.
Listen to excerpts of Carl Nielsen’s music here.
The exhibition has been created by Carl Nielsen Museet in close collaboration with the research project “Carl Nielsen – European Composer, University of Copenhagen”, incorporating the latest knowledge in the field. The collaboration includes the selection of themes, music, objects, and exhibition design. The project’s four researchers – Professor Michael Fjeldsøe, Katarina Smitt Engberg, Bjarke Moe, and Peter Hauge – worked alongside the development of the museum and the publication of the book “Carl Nielsen: A Cultural-Historical Biography”, which complements the exhibition.
Note: the museum is dimly lit and includes flashing lights.
