Versto, Berit Opheim

Lasse Thoresen: Himmelkvad / Nordic Voices, Berit Opheim Versto

2 Super Audio CD / 2 L Records / 2012-02-28

Works: Lasse Thoresen: Vocal sextet, for chorus, Op. 42; Helligkvad (Sacred Songs), for voice, Op. 19
Performers: Versto, Berit Opheim

The Nordic Council Music Prize 2010 was awarded to the Norwegian composer Lasse Thoresen. His "Opus 42" represents a true renewal of Nordic vocal music....continue...
Recording information: Sofienberg Church, Oslo, Norway (06/2010/10/2010)....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...

The Nordic Sound - Mozart, Vivaldi, Haydn, Schoenberg / Trondheim Soloists, et al

2 DVD Audio / 2 L Records / 2009-05-26

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto for Violin no 4 in D major, K 218; Sonata for 2 Pianos in D major, K 448 (375a); Arne Nordheim: Colorazione; Sven Erik Werner: Crux fidelis; Sigurd Islandsmoen: Requ...
Performers: Aspaas, Tor Espen; Folleso, Annar; Gjeilo, Ola; Martens, Johannes; Nilsson, Anders [Violin]; Nilsson, Stig; Nordstoga, Kare; Thorsen, Marianne; Versto, Berit Opheim; Wik, Tone
Conductors: ; Sagstad, Bjorn; Fevang, Oystein
Ensemble: Cikada Duo; Consortium Vocale Oslo; Dena Piano Duo; Engegard String Quartet; Ensemble 96; Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra; Kristiansand Wind Ensemble; Trondheim Soloists

From combined musical and audiophile criteria we have compiled a collection of the most excellent and impressive recordings 2L (Lindberg Lyd) have to offer. Most...continue...