Two of Bendix's key works are his Symphonies 1 & 3: they stand as high points in his life, as well as constituting a poignant narrative of his artistic fate.
The Nordic String Quartet arrive at the string quartet works that reveal the composer’s musical imagination in all its unbridled joy, brilliance and eccentricity.
An exploration of the songbird's existence through a commemorative study for solo violin, drawing inspiration from its movement patterns and heralding calls of spring.
In Vol. 3, we find Koppel immersed in the realm of his childhood, inspired by Carl Nielsen's call in 1929 for modern composers to craft approachable music for educational use.
Herman D. Koppel Edition, Vol. 2: Piano Variations
With the short, captivating pieces and larger variation forms in Vol. 2, Koppel emerges – full of inspiration from Nielsen, Bartók, Stravinsky, and Prokofiev – as a composer with a unique ability to create musical snapshots.
Koppel's two major piano sonatas in the hands of Christian Westergaard. Expansive and richly conceived testaments from one of Denmark's most remarkable artists of the 20th century.
An uncompromising interrogation of the body, in its excesses and ailments. And here, most of all, is life, vaporous and between states, neither dark nor light; an ‘everlasting Dusk’.
In Renewal Manifestation (2021), Calum Builder embarks on a kind of instrumental necromancy, approaching the organ like an undead spirit – a ‘monster being taught how to breath and sigh’, as he puts it.
A diverse collection of Schierbeck’s songs, which stylistically belong to different periods of his life, all testify to his outstanding ability to set music to poetry.
Else Marie Pade's 'Sange fra en væg' (Songs From a Wall) reimagined by the duo Dybfølt and singer Kira Martini – playfully, curiously and entirely personally.
Three of Koppel’s most charming concertos are heard here in new recordings from the musicians who inspired them and the Danish Sinfonietta, that commissioned and first performed them.
Else Marie Pade's inventive musical interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's famous tale of the little mermaid, who sacrifices her entire existence for a handsome prince.
The debut album from one of the most sophisticated and original composers in Denmark right now unfolds like an adventure with frozen music, glistening and thawing slowly under a cool winter sun.
Melody is a concert piece for violin with a story to tell. One senses both luminous narrative delight and a distinctive melancholy in Hess's music. Central to it is the melodic impetus, combined with variation and heartfelt hues.
Guided by composer Niels Rønsholdt, Den Sidste Olie ('The Last Rites') is a groundbreaking chamber opera intricately woven into the Baroque tonal tapestry. It explores the historical odyssey of oil extraction, addressing the challenges of the climate crisis with musical sophistication.
Two distinctly different works by Else Marie Pade – telephone tones, electronically treated percussion, and a solo violin, constantly shifting in character.
On this EP, Dal returns to his musical roots with five immensely melodic solo guitar pieces composed for his longtime collaborator, guitarist Søren Bødker Madsen.
Joachim Andersen's career followed an exceptionally varied course. As a composer, he emerges deeply rooted in his era, conveying sensitivity and enchantment on this dazzling double album of Joachim Andersen's works for flute and piano.
In the fourth part of the EMP series, you'll discover four electronic compositions by Else Marie Pade, originating from the late 1950s and continuing into the following years, each with its own distinctive characteristics. 'Vikingerne' has not been released previously.
Langgaard is a composer who continues to surprise. Each encounter with his arch-Romantic oeuvre promises a departure into uncharted territory, a testament to his ever-evolving creative spirit.
A journey through subtle musical movements that meticulously weave the past into the present in a remarkable manner. ♥♥♥♥♥♥ »Her album should resonate across multiple continents« Politiken
Three delicate and ingenious sinfonietta pieces, free from rigid dogma, focusing on direct communication through storytelling, lyricism and captivating impulses. Brimming with Nordentoft's extreme structural discipline while capturing life's broader essence on Earth.
The sound of Danish popular music as it resonated in 1840s Copenhagen – a sound that no one has experienced for over 150 years. ♥♥♥♥♥♥ »This album is a revelation« Politiken. Winner of the P2 Award: Album of the Year 2023.
Two of Enna's most charming orchestral works: the Violin Concerto, which combines Enna's background as a violinist with his connection to opera and Nordic national Romanticism, and Symphony No. 2, which offers a constant melodic flow.
This album, conducted by Bjarnason himself, presents new renditions of three pieces, featuring mesmerising transformations, ephemeral trembling sounds, and poignant reflections on the transient nature of companionship and love. »Power, precision and personality« Gramophone Magazine
Considered a cornerstone of Else Marie Pade's oeuvre in the musique concrète tradition, Symphonie magnétophonique musically depicts a day and night in Copenhagen, selecting a range of sounds one might hear during 24 hours in the Danish capital – an extraordinary homage to everyday life.
In the first instalment of their two-part series, Nordic String Quartet revives Heise's elegantly fluid string quartets with a spacious and lyrical approach, infusing a sensibility attuned to his distinctive poetic touch.
In enTmenschT, Danish composer Line Tjørnhøj weaves together the interwoven words of four ill-fated lovers amidst the devastation of the two world wars. An exceptional exploration of the human voice as a window to the soul.
World premiere recordings of Klenau’s Violin Concerto, Piano Concerto and Symphony No. 8, showcasing his mastery of both tonal and atonal sonorities, his distinctive introspective style, and his exceptional talent for venturing into uncharted musical realms.
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