Carl Nielsen

Danish composer.

Born August 9th, 1865 in Sortelung. [ref]

Died October 3rd, 1931 at 66 years old in Copenhagen (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
autobiographer, choreographer, classical composer, conductor, music teacher, pianist
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When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche