@article{Zervides_2020, title={Nielsen, Saul and David and the Symbolist Movement: Cultural-Historical Perspectives}, volume={6}, url={https://tidsskrift.dk/carlnielsenstudies/article/view/122253}, DOI={10.7146/cns.v6i0.122253}, abstractNote={<p>This article explores the position of Nielsen and his first opera <em>Saul and David</em> in the European symbolist movement of the 1890s. Through a study of Nielsen’s published letters and diary entries from the period, it is possible to present the composer’s wide interest in art and engagement with artists – both in Denmark and on his extensive European travels – at a time when symbolism was dominating the modern art scene. Furthermore, one can trace artistic strategies in Nielsen’s early work – in this case, the opera <em>Saul and David</em> – that correspond to different ideas of symbolism. This includes combining archaic materials with contemporary techniques, as well as creating a subjective expression through mood and simplified, non-naturalistic styles.</p>}, journal={Carl Nielsen Studies}, author={Zervides, Marie-Louise}, year={2020}, month={Oct.} }