CD, Nørgård (composer)
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The Danish are remarkable, as ever – capable of intense blend, extreme dynamic variation (in which they seem glued together), perfect intonation even on harmonics, and constant vitality and... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, August 2016, Chamber Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2016
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Gramophone Awards, 2017, Finalist - Chamber
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The premiere recording of Nørgård’s latest symphony is a rewarding listen, the Vienna Philharmonic bringing their perfection to his fascinating and attractive sound world. — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 16th June 2014
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2014, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2014
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Gramophone Awards, 2015, Winner - Contemporary
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Per Nørgård: Orchestral Works
Peter Herresthal, Jakob Kullberg, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, John Storgårds
Is Nørgård the greatest living symphonist? Listen and decide for yourself. — More…
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Contemporary Music
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There’s something almost miraculous about the way Finnish conductor John Storgards has brought this music so finely and compellingly into focus…[in the Second] all is ghostly detached sounds,... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2016, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2016
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Remembering
Nørgård & Saariaho: Cello Concertos
Jakob Kullberg (cello), BBC Philharmonic, Michael Francis, John Storgards, Sinfonia Varsovia, Szymon Bywalec
As this enthralling album of cello concertos attests, [Nørgård and Kullberg's] partnership reflects an intensity of vision on both sides, and a sense of creative adventure that’s mirrored by... — More…
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Awards:
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Gramophone Magazine, October 2019, Editor's Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2020, Shortlisted - Chamber
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Special offer. Nordic Choral Music
Richard Logiewa (baritone), Insun Min (soprano), Alexander Schmidt (baritone)
Jugendkonzertchor der Chorakademie Dortmund, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln, Felix Heitmann, Stefan Parkman
Beautifully performed, often folk-inspired works by Mäntyjärvi, Nørgård, Sandström, Rautavaara et al, testament to choral music’s place at the heart of Nordic culture. — More…
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Mixed themed programmes can be hit and miss, but this lovely set by the fearless Grete Pedersen explores nocturnal and oneiric modes with logic and confidence — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, December 2016, Editor's Choice
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The Sonata determinate (1949/50) is already gritty, its craggy central slow movement beautifully delivered by Sivelöv. Other delights include a set of three incredibly touching intermezzi (Trifoglio,... — More…
