Suite, Op 45 (Nielsen)
from Nielsen: Complete Piano Music (CDA67591/2)
1 Allegretto un pochettino [3'26]
2 Poco moderato [2'24]
3 Molto adagio e patetico [4'45]
4 Allegretto innocente [1'58]
5 Allegretto vivo [1'16]
6 Allegro non troppo ma vigoroso [6'41]
20 minutes 30 seconds 6 tracks
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