Poul Ruders (Born 1949)

composer

Hardly any Danish composer living today is more internationally-minded than Poul Ruders. Since he made his first impact in the 1980s with his brilliant orchestral works, there have been increasing requests from abroad for more works from his pen. And Ruders, with joyous energy, has plunged into large, demanding genres and forms. In 1996 he achieved what must surely be the ultimate in the dissemination of a composer's music: his Concerto in Pieces was premiered at the Last Night of the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall. Poul Ruders began his career as an organist, and also studied composition with Ib Nørholm. For some years he worked as an organist in the Danish Church. Ruders' music is outward-looking with the emphasis on the appeal of sound. His starting-point was the Polish School, but his later works could be called Neo-Romantic. Besides his sparkling use of sound Ruders is also a master of his craft who can create brilliant instrumentation. Worth singling out among his most striking orchestral works are the apocalyptic Saaledes saae Johannes (Thus saw St. John), the instrumental concertos, Symphony No. 1, the tension-filled Soltrilogi (Solar Trilogy) and the dazzling and highly acclaimed opera Tjenerindens Fortælling (The Handmaid’s Tale). He has also aroused attention with his works for guitar and organ.

Live Dates

CD-anbefalinger fra Tivolis nye musikchef
Tivolis ny musikchef Henrik Engelbrecht er en ivrig cd-samler og anbefaler her tre Dacapo-titler, som han har et særligt forhold til.
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09 March 2010 The Guardian

Poul Ruders: Four Dances
"This is a bracing, sensuous ear-opener."
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25 February 2010 Klassik.com

Poul Ruders: Four Dances

"Die exzellent und sehr direkt aufgenommene Einspielung kann mit drei farbigen und stimmungsvollen Werken für Kammerensemble aufwarten"
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22 February 2010 Musicweb International

Conversations for violin and piano
"The performances, excellently recorded, are outstandingly good, and evince powerful commitment for the repertoire."
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01 February 2010 Magasinet Klassisk

Poul Ruders: Four Dances

"Hele udgivelsen er båret af høj kvalitet: fra musikere, dirigent, lydteknikere og helt frem til de fine værknoter."
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04 January 2010 Classics Today

Poul Ruders: Concertos
"I can think of no better introduction to Ruders' music than this appealing new disc."
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Discography

	Hymn to the Sun - Works for a cappella choir Danish National Vocal Ensemble CD 8.226051 - Released: Oct 2010
	Conversations for violin and piano Koppel, Nørgård, Ruders, Rosing-Schow, Nordentoft CD 8.226519 (2009) One hour of short youthful and charming pieces by five important post-war composers
	Four Dances Poul Ruders CD 8.226028 (2009) Orchestral magician Poul Ruders is just as unique when he writes for chamber ensemble
	Concertos Poul Ruders CD 8.226034 (2009) Ruders’ international success Concerto in Pieces and virtuoso concertos for violin and percussion
	Works for guitar Poul Ruders CD 8.226542 (2008)
	Kafka's Trial Poul Ruders CD 8.226042-43 (2006) The vibrant successor to Ruders’ world success The Handmaid’s Tale
	L'Homme Armé - Works for Solo Cello Morten Zeuthen CD 8.226007 (2005)
	Works for Piano CD 8.224019 (2004)
	Piano Works Poul Ruders CD 8.224148 (2001)
	The Handmaid's Tale Poul Ruders CD 8.224165-66 (2001)
	A Drummer's Tale, episode two Poul Ruders CD 8.224085 (1999)
	Symphony No. 2 Poul Ruders CD 8.224125 (1999)
	Solar Trilogy Poul Ruders CD 8.224054 (1997)
	Concertos Poul Ruders DCCD 9308 (1993)
	String Quartets Hans Abrahamsen and Poul Ruders DCCD 9006 (1992)