Norrk ping Symphony Orchestra - Endymion - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

It is definitely stimulating and challenging for an arranger to create unity between a folk trio and a chamber orchestra; let alone between different styles of music and instrumental playing. The Nordic Symphonic project; with it's meeting of the Nordic trio and a classical orchestra; is a great example of the kind of musical cross-fertilisation one can only dream of. In this collaboration Nordic's intricate swing-based style is set against the broader sound palette of the orchestra the trio sets off on a whirlwind adventure; with sounds from across the whole planet; and the orchestra follows along. Album Tracks 1. Fuffe (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [05 02] 2. Bruce (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, E. Rydvall and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [04 46] 3. Metropolitan (Arr. H. Hjortek for Orchestra) [04 21] 4. 8-Bitar (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [04 41] 5. Nordic Symphonic Suite (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom for Orchestra) [10 03] 6. S Igrid Och Småfolket (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [06 18] 7. Chicken - Hen (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [03 51] 8. Morsis (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [05 30] 9. Döden (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [06 34] 10. Variación Andina (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg, E. Rydvall and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [04 12

Described by Gabriel Faure as the 'Samson of Music,' Vincent d'Indy enriched French musical culture considerably as it made it's transition into the 20th century. His orchestral works in particular demonstrate great skill and creativity, with his eclectic style often drawing inspiration from other composers, especially Wagner. At other times his music integrates Gregorian chant or French folk tunes, as in two of the works that feature on this recording, Medee and Karadec, both drawn from his incidental music for plays. Based on a poem about a lonely fairy, d'Indy's superbly crafted symphonic poem Saugefleurie is permeated by Wagner's influence while remaining quintessentially French. Album Tracks 1. Médée. Op. 48 (1898) 2. Karadec Suite, Op. 34 (1890) 3. Saugefleurie, Op. 21 (1884)

This new , recorded at the Helsingborg Concert House in 2019, features Emil Jonasson performing works by Mozart alongside the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stefan Solyom. Emil Jonason (b. 1983) was born and raised on Värmdö outside Stockholm. He started playing clarinet in the municipal music school at the age of 10 - the instrument which back then had the shortest waiting list. With a father who was an amateur jazz clarinetist, he listened early on to world-famous names such as Benny Goodman, Sidney Bechet, Kenny Davern and especially the notorious Spike Jones and his City Slickers. At the age of 17, he was accepted to the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, and has since studied for Hermann Stefánsson, Martin Fröst, Kjell-Inge Stevensson and Yehuda Gilad. He won the Solofoni competition in Helsingborg at the age of 21, performed Nielsen's clarinet concerto with the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, and at his diploma concert in 2008 he played John Corigliano's clarinet concerto together with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Stockholm. Album Tracks 1. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 - At the Hills of Hampstead Heath~I. Flying High 2. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 - At the Hills of Hampstead Heath~II. Midland Hawthorn 3. Clarinet Concerto No. 1 - At the Hills of Hampstead Heath~III. Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey 4. Clarinet Concerto in A, K. 622~I. Allegro 5. Clarinet Concerto in A, K. 622~II. Adagio 6. Clarinet Concerto in A, K. 622~III. Rondo Allegro 7. Song About EM