Nicolai Sym in D
Composed in Rome in 1835. He entered it in a competition arranged by a
Viennese
music lovers society. It did not win but at a later performance, Berlioz
was present and praised the work and called Nicolai a clever and inspired
composer.
Nielsen, Carl 'Sinfonia Simplice' He lived 1865-1951. This work
from 1922 was the last of his symphonic works composed just after the 5th
sym. He as to suffer a series of heart attacks which reduced his output.