really not something he owes his fine, indisputable talent." Music The 25-minute piece is divided into four sections: Barndom (Childhood): Children's choir; Mothers Ungdom (Youth): Tenor, soprano and choir Mandom (Manhood): Male choir; Soprano (an unhappy woman); Choir Alderdom (Old Age): Solo voices, tenor, baritone and bass (very old people); Choir (angels); Choir with soprano and tenor solo; Choir (all). References Compositions by Carl Nielsen Cantatas 1896 compositions