Lawo Classics

CPE Bach: Empfindsamkeit! - Symphonies & Concertos / Barokkanerme, Bernardini

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2013-06-11

Conductors: Bernardini, Alfredo; Kios, Christian
Ensemble: Barokkanerne

Hvoslef: Trio (2010); Valen: Trio, Op. 5 (1917û24); Egge: Trio, Op. 14 (1940) / Valen Trio

1 Super Audio CD / Lawo Classics / 2013-06-11

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Ensemble: Valen Trio

Beethoven:Trio for flute, bassoon & piano; Serenade for flute, violin & viola, Op. 25; Trio for clarinet, cello & piano, Op. 11 / Oslo Philharmonic Chamber Group

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2013-03-12

Conductors:
Ensemble: Oslo Philharmonic Chamber Group

This chamber music recording takes as its point of departure Beethoven woodwind trio movements. We hear a somewhat unusual configuration of instruments performing seldom-recorded music...continue...

Beethoven for Wind Octet: Symphony No. 7; Partita Op. 103; rondo WoO 25 / Oslo Kammerakademi

1 Super Audio CD / Lawo Classics / 2013-03-12

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Ensemble: Oslo Kammerakademi

Oslo Kammerakademi, led by Oslo Philharmonic solo oboist David Friedemann Strunck, presents chamber music by Beethoven for wind octet on its debut CD. This repertoire...continue...

Music for Blue Days - Tuba concertos by Erland von Koch, Vaughan Williams and Aagaard-Nilsen / Eirik Gjerdevik: tuba

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2013-03-12

Conductors: Breistein, Bjørn
Ensemble: Pleven Philharmonic Orchestra

Eirik Gjerdevik met Pleven Philharmonic Orchestra as guest soloist in 2010. The chemistry between soloist and orchestra was electric from the start, and plans were...continue...

Fruh: Berg, Schonberg, Webern / Marianne Kielland, mezzo-soprano; Nils Mortensen, piano

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2013-01-08

Works: Alban Berg: Fraue, Du Süsse, song for voice & piano (from "Jugendlieder"); Über den Berg, song for voice & piano (from "Jugendlieder"); Tiefe Sehnsucht, duet for voices & piano (from "Jugen...
Performers: Kielland, Marianne Beate; Mortensen, Nils Anders

Berg, Webern, and Schönberg all inhabited a borderland between tonality and atonality. This CD from LAWO Classics is entitled Früh because the works date from...continue...
Recording information: Lofotkatedralen, Kabelvåg (06/02/2011-06/04/2011)....continue...

Bach: Concertos; Choral Preludes / Kare Nordstoga, organ

2 CD / Lawo Classics / 2013-01-08

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Organ solo in G major, BWV 592 (after Duke Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar); Concerto for Organ in C major, BWV 594 (after Vivaldi); Concerto for Organ no 2 in A minor...
Performers: Nordstoga, Kåre

Bach on the Silbermann cathedral organ in Arlesheim, Switzerland, performed by Oslo Cathedral organist Kare Nordstoga! Andreas Silbermann, brother of the more famous organ builder...continue...
Recording information: Arlesheim Cathedral, Arlesheim, Switzerland (10/10/2011-10/12/2011)....continue...

Serres Chaude: French Songs - songs by Chausson, Fauré, Saint-Saens / Bettina Smith, mz; Einar Rottingen, piano

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-11-13

Works: Ernest Chausson: Serres chaudes, songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 24; Gabriel Fauré: Le jardin clos, Op. 106; Camille Saint-Saëns: La cendre rouge, song cycle for voice & piano, Op. 146
Performers: Rottingen, Einar; Smith, Bettina [Mezzo-Soprano]

Recording information: NRK Hordaland Studio, Bergen (08/30/2008-09/02/2008)....continue...

Millom Rosor: Edvard Grieg Songs / Hilde Haraldsen Sveen, soprano; Signe Bakke, piano

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-11-13

Works: Edvard Grieg: Songs (5) for voice & piano, Op. 26; Romances (6), Op. 39; Peer Gynt, Op. 23; Songs (6), Op. 48
Performers: Bakke, Signe; Sveen, Hilde Haraldsen

Recording information: Grieg's House, Troldhaugen, Bergen, Norway (2009-01-08_2009-01-10&2009-)....continue...

Songs without Words / Helene Wold, soprano; Vegard Lund, guitar

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-11-13

Works: Louis Spohr: Getrennte Liebe ("Der Liebe bangen Sorgen erbleicht der Freude Strahl!"), song for voice & piano, Op; Das Mädchens sehnsucht ("Das Herz ist gewachsen"), song for voice & piano, Op. ...
Performers: Lund, Vegard; Wold, Helene

Recording information: Sofienberg Church, Oslo (2009-02-14_2009-02-15&2009-)....continue...

Mozart, Brahms: Clarinet Quintets / Oslo Philharmonic Chamber Group

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-11-13

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A major, K 581; Johannes Brahms: Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in B minor, Op.115
Conductors:
Ensemble: Oslo Philharmonic Chamber Group

Recording information: Ris Church, Oslo (2009-08-28_2009-08-29&2009-)....continue...

Cuando Acaba de Llover (Nar det Slutter a Regne) - works by Itziar Martinez Galdos, Per Arne Frantzen, Xavier Montsalvatge, Jesus Guridi and Joaquin Nin

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-11-13

George Gershwin: Gershwin at the Keyboard / Ivar Anton Waagaard, piano

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-11-13

Works: George Gershwin: Funny Face; Rhapsody in Blue; Rialto Ripples, rag for piano; Impromptu in Two Keys, for piano; Preludes (3) for piano; Sleepless Night, prelude for piano (Melody no 17, reconstructed...
Performers: Waagaard, Ivar Anton [Piano]

Recording information: Sofienberg Church, Oslo (09/18/2010-09/20/2010)....continue...

Saint-Saens: Organ Works / Magne H Draagen, organ

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-09-11

Works: Camille Saint-Saëns: Preludes and Fugues (3) for organ, Op. 99; Bénédiction nuptiale for Organ in F major, Op. 9; Preludes and Fugues (3) for organ, Op. 109; Carnival of the animal...
Performers: Draagen, Magne H.

The organ works of Saint-Saëns are not the ordinary fare of music listeners, or most organists. Despite the great recognition and popularity the composer enjoyed...continue...
Recording information: Katarina Church, Stockholm (05/08/2010-05/10/2010)....continue...

Im Freien - works by Edvard Grieg, Béla Bartók, Claude Debussy / Nils Anders Mortensen, piano

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-09-11

Works: Claude Debussy: L'isle joyeuse; Estampes (3) for Piano; Clair de lune; Edvard Grieg: Ballade for Piano in G minor, Op. 24; Lyric Pieces (6), Book 5, Op. 54; Béla Bartók: Out of Doors, suite...
Performers: Mortensen, Nils Anders

The music on this album finds itself out of doors - in the moonlight with Debussy, beneath the night sky with Grieg, or out among...continue...
Recording information: Borge Church, Lofoten, Norway (04/11/2011-04/14/2011)....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...

The Golden Hindemith: Chamber Music for Viola & Saxophone / Henninge Landaas, viola; Vegard Landaas, Saxophones; Elzbieta Nawrocka, piano et al.

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-08-14

Works: Paul Hindemith: Duet for Viola and Cello; Konzertstück for 2 Alto Saxophones; Sonata for solo viola, Op. 25/1; Sonata for saxophone (or alto horn or horn) & piano; Trio for Piano, Viola and Heck...
Performers: Landaas, Henninge; Landaas, Vegard; Lewis, Bryn; Nawrocka, Edyta; Nystrom, Rolf-Erik

The CD contains the complete chamber works for saxophone composed by Paul Hindemith. The saxophone duet in three movements was written for the legendary saxophonist...continue...
Recording information: Jar Church, Oslo; Ris Church, Oslo; Sofienberg Church, (2004-06-13&2006-12-01&2007-)....continue...

The Organ Music of Kjell Habbestad: Gaudeamus, Op. 79; Chorales & Suites for Organ / Harald Rise, organ

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-07-10

Works: Kjell Habbestad: Gaudeamus, for organ, Op. 79; Introduction & Passacaglia, for organ, Op. 18; A Solis Ortus Cardine, for organ, Op. 78; Hoyr kor kyrkjeklokka lokkar, chorale for organ; Suite for orga...
Performers: Rise, Harald

On this CD from LAWO Classics, the organist - Harald Rise, Professor of Church Music at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim...continue...
Recording information: Bergen Cathedral, Bergen, Norway (04/04/2011-04/06/2011)....continue...

Kjell Mork Karlsen: St. Luke Passion / Tør Grønn, organ; Nils Ole Oftebro, narrator

2 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-07-10

Works: Kjell Mork Karlsen: St. Luke's Passion
Performers: Gronn, Tor
Conductors: Mangersnes, Magnar
Ensemble: Bergen Domkantori

Kjell Mørk Karlsen's St. Luke Passion was composed in 2006. The main textual source is the Passion of Christ according to St. Luke, Chapters 22...continue...
Recording information: Bergen Cathedral, Norway (03/29/2009); Bergen Cathedral, Norway (06/12/2009-06/14/2009)....continue...

Roser og Kjerlighed: Inspired by Norway - Lange-Muller / Helene Wold, soprano

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Henrik Rung: Sang af Peer Gynt (The Song of Peer Gynt), song; Sang af Kongsemnerne (The Song of the Pretenders), song; Undrer mig paa (I Wonder), song; I skogen (In the Forest), song; Aftenstemning (...
Performers: Asti, Eugene; Lund, Vegard; Tonder, Per Andreas; Wold, Helene

Roses & Love introduces recently discovered Norwegian/Danish repertoire from the 19th century, recorded here for the first time. The Danish composers presented on this disc...continue...
Recording information: Sofienberg Church, Oslo (2010-06-19_2010-06-21&2010-)....continue...

Franz Schubert: Winterreise - A reinterpretation / Havard Stensvold, bass baritone; Tor Espen Aspaas, piano

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-06-12

Works: Franz Schubert: Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89
Performers: Aspaas, Tor Espen; Stensvold, Havard

Now, for the first time, you can hear Franz Schubert and Wilhelm Müller's "Winterreise" in Norwegian! The cycle, consisting of 24 songs, is the manifesto...continue...
Recording information: Sofienberg Church, Oslo (05/11/2009-05/15/2009)....continue...

Mozart, Halvorsen, Brustad: Violin and Viola Duos / Elise Batnes, violin; Henninge Batnes Landaas, viola

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-05-08

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Duo for violin & viola no 1 in G major, K. 423; Duo for violin & viola no 2 in B flat major, K. 424; Bjarne Brustad: Caprice, for viola da gama; Johan Halvorsen: Passacaglia ...
Performers: Båtnes, Elise; Landaas, Henninge

The works on this recording are written by composers who themselves played the violin. The three works differ greatly from one another, yet each is...continue...
Recording information: Grorud Church, Oslo (08/24/2011-08/26/2011)....continue...

Currentes - Antonio Zacara Da Teramo: Spinato intorno al Cor

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-05-08

Works: Antonio Zacara da Teramo: Ferito m'ha d'un amoroso dardo, ballata for 2 voices; Mò movit'a pietade, ballata for 2 voices; Benché lontan me trovi in altra parte, ballata for 2 voices; Ploran...
Conductors:
Ensemble: Currentes

Spinato intorno al Cor is devoted entirely to the music of Antonio Zacara da Teramo (c. 1365 - 1416), and is the first available CD...continue...
Personnel: Jostein Gundersen (recorder).

Recording information: Hoff kirke (church) at Ostre Toten, Norway (10/08/2010-10/10/2010)....continue...

Brahms: Sonatas for Viola & Piano Op. 120 / Hanninge Landaas, viola; Tim Horton, piano

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-05-08

Works: Johannes Brahms: Sonata for clarinet (or viola) & piano no 1 in F minor, Op. 120/1; Sonata for clarinet (or viola) & piano no 2 in E flat major, Op. 120/2
Performers: Horton, Tim; Landaas, Henninge

On this recording from LAWO Classics we hear violist Henninge Landaas in brilliant collaboration with English pianist Tim Horton....continue...
Recording information: Sofienberg Church, Oslo (08/01/2010-08/03/2010)....continue...

Johannes Brahms: Organ Works / Anders Eidsten Dahl, organ

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-04-10

Works: Johannes Brahms: Prelude and Fugue for Organ in A minor, WoO 9; Prelude and Fugue for Organ in G minor, WoO 10; Fugue for organ in A flat minor, WoO 8; Choral prelude and fugue for organ ("O Traurigk...
Performers: Dahl, Anders Eidsten [Organ]

LAWO Classics presents a new recording with the collected organ works of Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897). The recording focuses on the influence of Clara...continue...
Recording information: Bragernes Church, Drammen (2010-10-03_2010-10-04&2010-)....continue...

L'Altra Beltà: piano works by Valen, Schoenberg, Webern & Berg / Annabel Guaita, piano

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-04-10

Works: Fartein Valen: Pieces (4) for piano, Op. 22; Intermezzo for piano, Op. 36; Prelude for piano, Op. 29/1; Prelude for piano, Op. 29/2; Variations for piano, Op. 23; Arnold Schoenberg: Little Pieces (6)...
Performers: Guaita, Annabel

On this CD, pianist Annabel Guaita explores the performance tradition that emerged around composers Schönberg, Webern, and Berg. Underlying the project has been a wish...continue...
Recording information: Sofienberg Church, Oslo, Norway (04/27/2011-04/30/2011)....continue...

Dynamis: Music for Brass Band by Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-04-10

Works: Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen: Chant, for brass band; Cantigas, for brass band; Dynamis (Missa Sophia), for brass band
Performers: Austnes, Pal Magne; Bruget, Birgitte Bjornsdatter; Drevsjomoen, Merete Vollan; Farr, Craig; Pedersen, Arne; Vollan, Michael
Conductors: Sagstad, Bjorn

Manger Musikklag launches its newest CD, Dynamis! The recording contains music by Norwegian composer Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen. It was recorded in April 2008, with Bjørn Sagstad...continue...
Recording information: NRK Hordaland, Studio 23 (04/2008)....continue...

Martin Romberg: Valaquenta; Tableaux Fantastiques / Aimo Pagin, piano

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-03-13

Works: Martin Romberg: Valaquenta, for piano; Tableaux Fantastiques, for piano
Performers: Pagin, Aimo

The debut CD from a young Norwegian composer! Performers the world over regularly include Romberg's music in their programs, and leading Paris editor Éditions Gérard...continue...
Recording information: Bolgen Kulturhus, Norway (09/06/2010-09/07/2010)....continue...

Canto Ergo Sum / Benjamin Isachsen, soprano; Magne Draagen, organ; Berit Cardas, violin

1 CD / Lawo Classics / 2012-03-13

Works: George Frederick Handel: Messiah; Johann Sebastian Bach: Ich halte treulich still, for voice & continuo (Schemelli Gesangbuch no 657), BWV 466; Bist du bei mir, aria arranged for voice & continuo (af...
Performers: Cardas, Berit; Draagen, Magne H.

A unique opportunity to experience a gifted young person with a big heart for serious music! When the time came for Benjamin to find a...continue...
Recording information: Ullern Church, Oslo, Norway (2008-06-19_2006-06-20&2006-)....continue...