Artist
John Nelson
Personb. 1941 · San José, United States, United States
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Bio
John Nelson (born December 6, 1941) is an American conductor recognized for his work in opera and orchestral repertoire. Born in San José, California, he has held principal positions with several ensembles and appeared regularly at major opera houses in the United States and Europe. His recordings include notable releases of Handel’s oratorios and operas, as well as works by Berlioz and other Romantic composers. Nelson has also served as artistic director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and maintains an active schedule of guest engagements.
Popular tracks
- 15:10
Beethoven's 5 Secrets
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- 25:32
Let the Bright Seraphim (From "Samson, HWV 57")
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- 32:53
Eternal Source of Light Divine (From "Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74")
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- 45:27
Mozart, L: Trumpet Concerto in D Major: II. Allegro moderato
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- 54:53
Semele, HWV 58, Act II: Where'er You Walk
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- 64:54
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H 111, Pt. 1: Marche hongroise
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- 79:04
Semele, HWV 58, Act I: Overture
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- 84:30
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 4: Endless Pleasure, Endless Love
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- 97:05
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 1: The Morning Lark to Mine Accords His Note
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- 103:08
Semele, HWV 58, Act I Scene 1: Lucky Omens Bless Our Rites
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- 113:38
7 Arie con Tromba Sola: No. 1, Si suoni la tromba
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- 123:21
Berlioz: Les Troyens, Op. 29, H 133, Act 5: "Adieu, fière cité" (Didon)
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Albums
Handel: Semele
Album · 1993
Baroque Duet
Album · 1992
Mozart für Kinder
Album · 2008
Berlioz: La Damnation de Faust
Album · 2019
Berlioz: Les Troyens, Op. 29
Album · 2017
Handel: Messiah, HWV 56
Album · 2023
Handel: L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55
Album · 2000
Mozart: Wind Concertos
Album · 2005
J.S. Bach: Arias for Soprano and Violin (Kathleen Battle Edition, Vol. 1)
Album · 1992
Psaumes pour le 3ème millénaire
Album · 2001
La Folle Journée 2017: Le Rythme des Peuples
Album · 2016
![Berlioz: Requiem (Grande Messe des morts) [Live] cover art](https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d0000b27364a5b12a54716145c41c68b4)
Berlioz: Requiem (Grande Messe des morts) [Live]
Album · 2019