The music is difficult to describe, but touches on a wide range of influences – Bartók, Stravinsky, serialism, minimalism, Ligeti – while always maintaining an individual character
Terry Robbins, The WholeNote
News
May 2019
The playing is taut, and the sense of ensemble is great. They rise to all that Gudmundsen-Holmgreen’s music demands.
Stuart Sillitoe, MusicWeb International
It's revealing to see how this ultra-distinctive composer's voice was formed over the course of the first six string quartets, all presented here
Andrew Melllor, Gramophone
It is clear, that there is a great spirit behind, expressing itself here as few others can. In a distinctive, personal but also painful tonal language
Jeppe Rönnow, Magasinet Klassisk
Selten gespielte Werke, die es verdienen, entdeckt zu werden
Chorzeit
April 2019
Dancing and rhythmically jaunty, he lets the viola sing through the music
Mikael Krarup, Fyens Amts Avis
It is a pleasure to be reminded of this treasure in Danish music history
Peter Dürrfeld, Kristeligt Dagblad
His music is performed with impeccable clarity
Kate Wakeling, BBC Music Magazine
CONCERTO CHOICE
BBC Music Magazine
The Aarhus Orchestra is expertly directed both in Etudes and the Concerto by Andreas Delfs and they’ve been captured in a splendid acoustic
Jonathan Woolf, MusicWeb International
March 2019
Nordic String Quartet interprets the music with admirable energy
Peter Dürrfeld, Kristeligt Dagblad
Der erfahrene Robert Spano und der zum Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme gerade mal 26-jährige Joshua Weilerstein leiten das Dänische Nationalorchester beide mit Verve und kosten mit großer Lust die harten Kontraste in Eichbergs Musik
Martin Blaumeiser, The New Listener
It is German songs, written by a Danish composer, and they sound clear, stylish and splendid
Thomas Michelsen, Politiken
Rafaell Altino is compelling and uncompromising in his virtuoso play, a great achievement
Mikael Krarup, Fyens.dk
The Nordic String Quartet shows that they also have a wonderfully aggressive side
Henrik Friis, Politiken
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People
Christina Åstrand nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize
10 May 2019Christina Åstrand is one of the most prominent violinists in Scandinavia. That status is now consolidated by a nomination for the prestigious Nordic Council Music Prize.
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People
Bo Holten's opera films on view in the Danish Film Institute
08 May 2019In May and June, The Cinematheque in Copenhagen is focusing on films of operas and will be showing Bo Holten’s operas The Visit of the Royal Physician and Gesualdo · Shadows. Get tickets at a special price.
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Live
Two new releases shed fresh light on Kuhlau
29 April 2019Duo Åstrand/Salo complete their work on Friedrich Kuhlau’s violin sonatas with both a new CD release and an edition of the scores, while Copenhagen Piano Quartet combine Kuhlau’s third and last piano quartet with Otto Malling’s sole piano quartet. Both albums will he released on 3 May, and this will be celebrated with a concert and a reception on 5 May in Bakkehuset.
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People
Hans Abrahamsen receives the Sonning Music Prize
23 April 2019Composer Hans Abrahamsen will receive the Léonie Sonning Music Prize 2019 at a concert on 26 April 2019. Right now you get a 25% discount on all releases with Abrahamsen's music.
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Children
Music for children – new releases and great discounts
11 April 2019This month Dacapo has added two new releases to our collection of releases with music written for or communicated to children. Right now you get a 20% discount on three children's releases.
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New release
DR Korskolen collects 15 well-known children’s songs and invites everyone to sing along
08 April 2019Buster, Jens Roadman, Chewing Gum King Bubble, The Elephant’s Lullaby... The Danish National Choir School’s new album Børnenes Sangskat (The Children’s Treasury of Song) is a collection of 15 of the best-known Danish children’s songs in new arrangements.
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Live
Siobhan Lamb gives H.C. Andersen's The Red Shoes a new sound
25 March 2019Suoni Ensemble, which includes percussionist Marilyn Mazur and trumpeter Gerard Presencer, has recorded Siobhan Lamb's musical interpretation of H.C. Andersen's cruel fairy tale The Red Shoes, which will be released on 5 April.
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Live
The Carl Nielsen International Competition starts today
21 March 2019March 21- 31 is in the name in the Carl Nielsen International Competition. For the first time the three categories of the competition; violin, clarinet and flute – will be held concurrently. Dacapo now offer a 25% discount on exactly these three concertos, recorded by the New York Philharmonics.
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Campaign
Poul Ruders turns 70
06 March 2019On March 27 Danish composer Poul Ruders turns 70. Dacapo celebrates it by offering a 30% discount on all releases with Ruders' music until April 7.
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Live
Else Marie Pade on PULSAR Festival
05 March 2019The upcoming PULSAR Festival taking place 6-14 March at The Royal Danish Academy of Music is a great opportunity to get an insight into some of the many genres in Else Marie Pade's oeuvre.