Traditional, Norwegian

Nordic Sounds 2 / Swedish Radio Choir

1 Super Audio CD / Channel Classics / 2012-10-09

Works: Jan Sandström: Sloabbme-njunnje, for chorus; Biegga Njunnjí, for chorus & percussion; Bieggá luohte, for yoik, ceremonial drum & chorus; David Wikander: Kung Liljekonvalje, for cho...
Performers: Björsund, Per; Enstrom, Love; Niklasson, Sofia; Olsson, Andreas; Pejler, Johan; Sjöblom, Ulla; Thimander, Conny
Conductors: Dijkstra, Peter
Ensemble: ; Swedish Radio Choir

Following on the success of their 2011 release Nordic Sounds, Peter Dijkstra and the Swedish Radio Choir return with a second volume in the series,...continue...
Recording information: Musikaliska, Stockholm (06/2011)....continue...

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

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-08-14

Works: Norwegian Traditional: Solrenning Saele, folk song; Eg veit i himmerik ei borg (I know a stronghold in heaven); Ingen er så Trygg i Fare, folk song; Jeg vet meg en sovn i Jesu navn, folk song; ...
Performers: Båtnes, Elise; Dahl, Ane Stine; Draagen, Magne H.; Isachsen, Benjamin; Landaas, Henninge

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

Songs of the World / Stefano Sciascia, double bass; Mara Corazza, piano

1 CD / Newton Classics / 2012-07-31

Works: Spanish Traditional: Cancion de amor; Pablo Casals: El cant del ocells; Teiichi Okano: Oboro-zukiyo; Irish Traditional: Londonderry Air (Danny Boy), folk song; Yoshihiro Utsumi: Aijyou, song; Korean ...
Performers: Corazza, Mara; Sciascia, Stefano

Bassist Stefano Sciascia gives us a rare glimpse of the double bass as an expressive soloistic instrument in a recital of music from countries around...continue...
Recording information: Atmosfere Studio, Conegliano, Treviso, Italy (04/10/2002-04/16/2002)....continue...

Arianna Savall: Hirundo Maris / Petter Udland Johansen, Sveinung Lilleheier, Miquel Àngel Cordero and David Mayoral

1 CD / ECM / 2012-07-17

Works: Catalan Traditional: El Mestre, folk song; El mariner, folk song; Sephardic Traditional: Buenas noches, folk song; Ya salió de la mar la galana (She Came Out of the Sea), song (Salonica); Morena...
Performers: Cordero, Miquel Angel; Johansen, Petter Udland; Lilleheier, Sveinung; Mayoral, David; Savall, Arianna

Hirundo Maris is Latin for "sea swallow" and, like that bird's nomadic flight, harpist Arriana Savall's quintet - part early music ensemble, part folk group...continue...
Recording information: Propstei St. Gerold (01/2011).

Hirundo Maris is dedicated to the memory of Montserrat Figueras, the legendary advocate, researcher, and performer of Renaissance and Baroq...continue...

YR: Traditional Tunes by Grieg, Thoresen, Sparre Olsen / Ragnhild Hemsing, violin; Hardanger fiddle

1 CD / Simax / 2011-10-25

Works: Norwegian Traditional: The tricky tune, listening tune after the playing of Trygve Bolstad; Halling on low bass after Jorn Hilme, in a form after the playing of Harald Roine; The Gnat, springar in a ...
Performers: Aspaas, Tor Espen; Hemsing, Ragnhild

"YR" is the debut of an artist with a dynamite personality that is audible in every stroke of the bow. Combining traditional Hardanger fiddle playing...continue...
Recording information: Sofienberg Kirke, Oslo, Norway (10/28/2010-10/31/2010)....continue...

Christmas with Cantus

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2011-10-18

Works: Christmas Traditional: Nowell, Nowell, Tidings True, carol ("Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, this is the salutation"); Ta stara bozicna pejsen, carol (Slovenian); The Huron Indian Carol ("'Twas in the Moon o...

Nordic Folksongs & Ballads

1 CD / Danacord / 2011-06-14

Works: Danish Traditional: En yndig og frydefuld sommertid (A Sweet and Joyous Summertime), folk song; Det var en lordag aften (It Was a Saturday Evening), folk song; Roselil og hendes moder (Roselil and He...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Nordic Trio

The Nordic Trio consists of soprano Gitta-Maria Sjøoberg, guitarist Celia Linde and violinist Tobias Durholm. The perform arrangements of folksongs and ballads from Denmark, Norway,...continue...

50 Best Wedding

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2011-04-19

Works: Jeremiah Clarke: Prince of Denmark's March; Richard Wagner: Lohengrin; Padre Giovanni Battista Martini: Toccata for trumpet & organ (or ensemble); Norwegian Traditional: Wedding March from Nordmose; ...
Performers: Andre, Maurice; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Antonsen, Ole Edvard; Atherton, Elizabeth; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Ball, Michael; Bayco, Frederic; Bo, Alfie; Coburn, Pamela; Craig, Charles; Dess...
Conductors: Cleobury, Stephen; Willcocks, David; Montgomery, Kenneth; Karajan, Herbert von; Munrow, David; Parrott, Andrew; Menuhin, Yehudi; Stevens, Denis; Lysy, Alberto; Faerber, Jörg; Hughes, Owain Arwel...

HarmOrgan (Harmonica & Organ) [Includes Hybrid SACD]

2 Super Audio CD / 2 L Records / 2011-02-22

Works: Sigmund Groven: Gloria, for harmonica & organ; Aria, for harmonica & organ; Lengt (Longing), for harmonica & organ; Undring (Wonder), for harmonica & organ; In Memoriam, for harmonica & organ; Johann...
Performers: Groven, Sigmund; Kleive, Iver

Sigmund Groven and Iver Kleive have collaborated for more than 30 years and have built a repertoire consisting mainly of baroque pieces and Norwegian music....continue...
Recording information: Uranienborg Church, Norway (09/2010)....continue...

White Nights: Impressions of Norwegian Folk Music

1 Super Audio CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2011-02-04

Works: Gjermund Larsen: Polonaise for fiddle; Solbonn (Sun Prayer), for fiddle & chorus; Solistvals (Soloist's Waltz), for fiddle; Norwegian Traditional: Gropen, traditional dance melody from Verdal (after ...
Performers: Aasbo, Jens-Erik; Husan, Jorunn Lovise; Korshamn, Svein; Larsen, Gjermund; Versto, Berit Opheim
Conductors: Pedersen, Grete

More than a century ago, the rhythms and harmonies of Edvard Grieg’s music enchanted a whole world. What Grieg himself readily admitted was that these...continue...
Recording information: Ris Kirke, Oslo, Norway (11/2009)....continue...

"Nidaros": Modern works for chorus and organ / Kleiburg; Vivianne Sydnes, Nidaros Cathedral Choir

1 Super Audio CD / 2 L Records / 2011-01-25

Works: Andrew Smith: Lux illuxit laetabunda, for chorus & organ; Norwegian Traditional: Med Jesus vil eg fara (I will walk with Jesus), folk song; Eg veit i himmerik ei borg (I know a stronghold in heaven);...
Performers: Dyrud, Torbjorn [Organ]
Conductors: Sydnes, Vivianne

"Nidaros Cathedral Choir invites you to enjoy the wonderful ambience of the Nidaros Cathedral. This is the first ever surround sound recording of music performed...continue...
Recording information: Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway (2009-03-06_2009-06-10&2009-)....continue...

Blue Hour / works for flute & piano

1 CD / MD&G / 2011-01-25

Works: Zequinha de Abreu: Tico-Tico no Fubá, for voice & ensemble; Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Richard Adler: Hernando's Hideaway; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Sadko; Basque Traditional: A...
Performers: Blau, Andreas; Heilmann, Hendrik

At the age of twenty Andreas Blau was already the solo flutist in the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. He made countless recordings and concerts with Herbert...continue...
Recording information: Ehem. Ackerhaus der Abtei Marienmünster (09/21/2009-09/23/2009)....continue...

Best 100 - Wedding

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-06-16

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite in D, B.W.V. 1068.; Cantata no 208, "Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!" BWV 208; Cantata no 156, "Ich steh' mit einem Fuss im Grabe" BWV 156; Wachet auf, ruft uns ...
Performers: Andre, Maurice; Andsnes, Leif Ove; Antonsen, Ole Edvard; Atherton, Elizabeth; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Ball, Michael; Balsom, Alison; Bayco, Frederic; Bilgram, Hedwig; Bo, Alfie; Bra...
Conductors: Marriner, Sir Neville; Parrott, Andrew; Kilbey, Reginald; ; Barbirolli, John; Cleobury, Stephen; Willcocks, David; Montgomery, Kenneth; Karajan, Herbert von; Munrow, David; Menuhin, Yehudi; Stevens, ...
Ensemble: ; Cambridge Classical Players; Consortium Musicum; Ensemble Berlin; Members of the Vienna String Sextet (Members); Nash Ensemble

The latest in EMI Classics' wildly successful 'Best 100 series', this 6-CDs-for-the-price-of-1 set offers the finest wedding music compilation ever assembled. From the grandest ceremony...continue...

Songs of Celebration - Frescobaldi, etc / Irma Rogell

1 CD / Afka / 2005-01-01

Works: Jean-Baptiste Loeillet: Suite for harpsichord (or spinet) no 5 in F major; Girolamo Frescobaldi: Work(s); Gisbert van Steenwick: Peur Natus in Bethlehem, for Harpsichord; Heiligh, Saligh Bethlehem, f...
Performers: Rogell, Irma

Laudate / Moe, Pettersen, Trondheim Cathedral Choir

1 CD / Herman & Sonor / 2001-09-01

Works: Christopher Tye: Laudate Nomen; Norwegian Traditional: Jeg ser deg, O Guds Lam å stå (I see you before me, o Lamb of God), hymn; Herbert Howells: Salve Regina, for chorus; Knut Nystedt: Sin...

Around the World / Band of His Majesty the King's Guard

1 CD / Norway Music / 2001-02-02

Works: Norwegian Traditional: Honnor for Kongehuset, ancient military band signal; Ole Olsen: Numedals Bataljonsmarsj, for military band; John Brakstad: Variations for Band; Henrik Lyssand: Ved Nesland Kyrk...
Conductors: Caspersen, Sverre

Norwegian Romances / Ann Kristian Sorvag, Audun Kayser

1 CD / Norway Music / 2000-06-28

Works: Waldemar Thrane: Norsk Fjeldsang; Halfdan Kjerulf: Vidste du vei, for voice & piano, Op. 3, no 5; Lokkende toner, for voice & piano, Op. 3, no 6; Venevil, for voice & piano; Ingrids Vise (Ingrid's so...
Performers: Kayser, Audun; Sorvåg, Ann Kristin

Along Gypsy Trails - A Tribute to León Zuckert

2 CD / Doremi / 2000-02-23

Works: Leopold: Introduction and Hungaria; León Zuckert: Memories of Buda; Folk Song-Dances (3) of Greece, for orchestra; Medley of five traditional Swedish airs, for orchestra; Pieza melancól...
Performers: Alonso, Isabela; Andrian, Irene; Feuerstein, Robert; Golani, Rivka; Harnoy, Ofra [Cello]; Laszlo, Susanne; Mathe, Blain; Parr, Patricia; Peleg, Joseph; Romanko, Sophia; Sharon, Anya; Shulman, Suzanne...
Conductors: Zuckert, León; Burt, Johnny; Susskind, Walter; Alfonso, Armando; Veprinsky, Alexander; Markow, Andrew
Ensemble: ; Johnny Burt Orchestra; Tenerife Symphony Orchestra; Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Ukrainian National Opera Theater Orchestra

Composer/conductor Leon Zuckert was well known across the U.S. and Canada in the 1930s and 1940s through his long-running weekly radio broadcasts. This set offers...continue...