Rudolph Simonsen
(April 30, 1889 – March 28, 1947) was a Danish composer who studied under Otto Malling.
In 1928, he won a bronze medal in the art competitions of the Olympic Games for his Symphony No. 2: Hellas.
From 1931 Simonsen headed Royal Danish Academy of Music
Work: Symphony No.2 "Hellas" (1921) (2 Flutes (also 2 Piccolos), 2 Oboes (2 also English Horn), 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in F, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Strings.)
Mov.I: The Orestie / Orestien: Allegro moderato 00:00
Mov.II: Solitude by the Temples / Ensomhed ved Templerne: Andante tranquillo 07:28
Mov.III: Pallas Athena, The goddess of Victory / Sejersgudinden Pallas Athene: Poco Maestoso - Allegro 15:15
Orchestra: The Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Launy Grøndahl