"Jeg ved en lærkerede" (I Know a Lark's Nest) is part of Carl Nielsen's "20 Melodier for Sang og Klaver", Op. 21 (1914). This art song exemplifies Nielsen's lyrical style, blending Danish folk influences with post-romantic harmony. The text by Bergstedt depicts nature imagery, which Nielsen mirrors through flowing vocal lines and piano textures reminiscent of bird calls. Nielsen, a central figure in Scandinavian music, served as conductor of the Royal Danish Orchestra for decades.