Asmussen Esbjerg Ensemble - Music of the Abyss - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

A journey into the heart of the Danish soul. Kim Larsen (1945-2018) - the much loved Danish rock musician and multi-artist -Kim Larsen (1945-2018) - the much-loved Danish rock musician and multifaceted artist - captures - in music and words - the Danish soul. With his 500 recorded songs and 40 albums he is known by all Danes of all ages. Guitarist, and head of guitar department at The Royal Academy of Music in Copenhagen, Jesper Sivebæk, had 2 heroes in his youth Andrés Segovia and Kim Larsen - and they have followed him ever since. For more than 10 years Jesper Sivebæk has worked on the pieces on this album. With his great experience he uses the possibilities of the guitar to the utmost, and follows the classical tradition of making instrumental versions of folk songs - as in Miguel Llobet's arrangements of Catalan folksongs, Benjamin Britten's English and Chinese folksongs arrangements, and Bela Bartok's Hungarian folk songs. Sivebæk is true both to the beauty and the simplicity of Kim Larsens songs, and to his instrument - the classical Spanish guitar. In these arrangements classical guitar players around the globe now have 12 new pieces to discover and put on their concert programs. Album Tracks 1. Kvinde Min (Lady Oh Lady) 2. Hvis Din Far Gi'r Dig Lov (If Your Dad Says Okay) 3. Joanna (Joanna) 4. Masser Af Succes (Lots of Succes) 5. Der Er en Sang (There Is a Song) 6. Susan Himmelblå (Susan Himmelblå) 7. Den Lige Vej (The Narrow Road) 8. Om Lidt (I a Moment) 9. Flyvere I Natten (Planes in the Night) 10. Himlen (Heaven) 11. Kom Igen (Come Again) 12. Som Et Stref Af en Dråbe (Like a Touch of a Raindrop)

The viola occupies a special place in the psyche of musicians and composers. It is an instrument of mystery, soulfulness and even of protest and revolt. Rafaell Altino, principal viola of the Odense Symphony Orchestra, presents this exploration of his instrument's power and possibilities as realized by six leading Danish composers. Some explore the viola as a tool for sound production while others relish what it's distinctive also singing voice does to melodies. The results are as touching and warm as they are fearsome and defiant. All works on this are commissioned by and dedicated to Altino by Danish composers, including Grawemeyer Award winner Bent Sorensen. Liner notes have been provided by Andrew Mellor, journalist and critic with a particular interest in the culture and music of Denmark and the Nordic countries. Album Tracks 1. Autumn Collection 2. For Viola 3. #Violasounds 4. Varidrome 5. Recitare 6. Sarabande

Suzuki / Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra / Jean - Colourful Clouds [COMPACT DISCS] date 05/08/2015