Soli Deo Gloria / Benjamin Isachsen, soprano;, Magne H. Draagen, organ, - Lawo Cla

This sequel to the much-lauded Canto Ergo Sum features lovely songs performed by a brilliant boy soprano. The beautiful harmonies nurture peace of mind and impart consolation, warmth, and hope. This is a recording that seeks common ground between classical music and folk tunes. The breadth of the music Benjamin Isachsen has selected showcases his musicality, the quality of his voice, and his ability to express himself.

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Recording information: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2009).

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Traditional, Norwegian : Solrenning Saele, folk song

Performers: Ane Dahl (Cello); Benjamin Isachsen; Magne Draagen (Organ); Henninge Landaas (Viola)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 4 min. 12 sec.

Irgens-Jensen, Ludvig : Altar, for voice & orchestra (or piano)

Performers: Benjamin Isachsen; Magne Draagen (Organ)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 3 min. 22 sec.
Period Time: Modern
Written: circa 1936

Rheinberger, Joseph : Pastorale, for violin (or cello) & organ, Op. 150/4

Performers: Magne Draagen (Organ); Elise Båtnes (Violin)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 5 min. 12 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1887

Traditional, Norwegian : Eg veit i himmerik ei borg (I know a stronghold in heaven)

Performer: Benjamin Isachsen
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 2 min. 27 sec.

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147 :: Jesu bleibet meine freude

Performers: Magne Draagen (Organ); Benjamin Isachsen; Ane Dahl (Cello)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 2 min. 50 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Written: 07/02/1723

Mendelssohn, Felix : Paulus :: Aria

Performers: Elise Båtnes (Violin); Benjamin Isachsen; Magne Draagen (Organ)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 3 min. 10 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 04/18/1836

Bach, Johann Sebastian : O Jesulein süss, sacred song for voice & continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch no 203), BWV 493 (BC F234)

Performers: Magne Draagen (Organ); Benjamin Isachsen; Ane Dahl (Cello); Henninge Landaas (Viola)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 2 min. 7 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Written: 1736

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus : Vesperae solennes de Confessore, K. 339 :: Laudate Dominum

Performers: Benjamin Isachsen; Magne Draagen (Organ)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 3 min. 52 sec.
Period Time: Classical
Written: 1780

Walther, Johann Gottfried : Concerto for organ in F major (after Tomaso Albinoni)

Performer: Magne Draagen (Organ)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 6 min. 58 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Concerto

Sinding, Christian : Danske Viser Og Sange, Op. 50 :: Herrens Moder

Performers: Magne Draagen (Organ); Benjamin Isachsen
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 1 min. 22 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Written: 1900

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Dir, dir, Jehova, will ich singen, for voice & continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch no 397), BWV 452 (BC

Performers: Magne Draagen (Organ); Ane Dahl (Cello); Elise Båtnes (Violin); Benjamin Isachsen
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 2 min. 17 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Vocal
Written: 1736

Traditional, Norwegian : Ingen er så Trygg i Fare, folk song

Performers: Ane Dahl (Cello); Benjamin Isachsen; Magne Draagen (Organ); Henninge Landaas (Viola)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 2 min. 42 sec.

Mason, Lowell : Nearer, my God, to Thee

Performers: Benjamin Isachsen; Magne Draagen (Organ)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 2 min. 59 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Choral

Rheinberger, Joseph : Abendlied (Adagio), Op. 150/2

Performers: Elise Båtnes (Violin); Magne Draagen (Organ)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 4 min. 54 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Vocal
Written: 1887

Traditional, Norwegian : Jeg vet meg en sovn i Jesu navn, folk song

Performers: Magne Draagen (Organ); Benjamin Isachsen
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 3 min. 59 sec.

Purcell, Henry : An Evening Hymn to the Ground, "Now that the sun hath veiled his light"

Performers: Magne Draagen (Organ); Benjamin Isachsen; Ane Dahl (Cello)
Notes: Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (05/29/2009-05/30/2009); Bragernes Church, Drammen, Norway (06/22/2006)
Running Time: 4 min. 11 sec.
Period Time: Baroque
Form: Choral
Written: circa 1687

Soli Deo Gloria / Benjamin Isachsen, soprano; Magne H. Draagen, organ

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