There are close connections between these professional musicians and Sunleif Rasmussen, and it is a CD full of Faroese vibe at all
Peter Dürrfeld, Kristeligt Dagblad
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March 2020
The record ends with the wind quintet The Whirlwind, where you also have to listen for the so-called differential tones in the room around the musicians. An exciting phenomenon
John Christiansen, JC Klassisk
The musicians are all very well-groomed and the performance thus inspiringly captivating
John Christiansen, JC Klassisk
A really good professional interpretation
John Christiansen, JC Klassisk
An obvious gift idea with an immediately open quality music
John Christiansen, JC Klassisk
Each chime has its own life, its own soul, its own sound
John Christiansen, JC Klassisk
You get around in many different worlds. Enjoy
John Christiansen, JC Klassisk
How good in turn is to hear three so significantly different instruments unfold so differently
John Christiansen, JC Klassisk
The music opens calm, magnificent ocean views by turning and rotating small motifs. There is great beauty in the small pitch movements here
Thomas Michelsen, Politiken
If you are curious to find out what crossover means, this release is a good choice
Peter Dürrfeld, Kristeligt Dagblad
El director d’orquestra francès Jean Thorel, músic d’una gran personalitat, ofereix una brillant versió de l’obra de Gade, com a lluita heroica entre el solista i l’orquestra
Marçal Borotau, Sonograma
This disc [...] is my first encounter with his music, and I hope it won’t be the last
Henry Fogel, Fanfare Magazine
February 2020
The third quartet should rightfully be counted among the most significant Nordic chamber music works from this time, and it was truly about time we found out
Sten Wistrand, Kulturdelen (Svensk tidsskrift)
It’s magical
Richard Hanlon, MusicWeb International
[...] a fascinating piece of avant-garde music, where there is really something to explore and where the Danish National Symphony Orchestra once again demonstrates its versatility
Peter Dürrfeld, Kristeligt Dagblad
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Live
Pioneer of Faroese classical music on new album
25 February 2020The Faroese ensemble Aldubáran has made the world premiere recordings of composer Sunleif Rasmussen's solo- and ensemble works for a new album to be released this Friday. The music can be experienced live at Nordatlantens Brygge on Sunday 1 March.
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New release
The music from the installation 'The Wave' released as digital single
21 February 2020Get a foretaste of Louise Alenius’ coming opera with the choral work ILT (Oxygen) – the sound side of the current installation The Wave – which is released as a download and accessible as streaming from today.
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Live
Experience Jakob Davidsen’s THE WORLD IS BABEL AND IVORY on new album and at a Winter Jazz concert
10 February 2020Jakob Davidsen, with his Kammerat Orkester and FIGURA Ensemble, transports the listener away from safe, well-trodden paths on a genre-crossing adventure on a new album based on selected texts by William Shakespeare, Ursula Andkjær Olsen and Ole Sarvig. The album is to be released on 14 February and can be experienced live on 18 February in KoncertKirken.
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Campaign
Get Dacapo’s back catalogue with a 60% discount
05 February 2020Are you are a collector, connoisseur or just generally interested in Danish music? Dacapo’s large back catalogue is now available with a 60% discount – and it could be your last chance to get hold of the releases on a CD.
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People
Composer Ole Buck turns 75
29 January 2020The Danish composer Ole Buck is one of the best kept secrets in Danish contemporary music, esteemed by all who have heard his music. On Saturday 1 February Buck turns 75, and on that occasion Dacapo is offering a 25% discount on all releases with his music.
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People
Gudmundsen-Holmgreen recording wins the P2 Music Award 2020
27 January 2020Many congratulations to the Nordic String Quartet, who have been awarded Album of the Year, New Classical category at the P2 Music Award 2020 for their recording of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen’s string quartets.
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New release
The book series "Danske Komponister" (Danish composers) are now available in Dacapo's webshop
22 January 2020The book series "Danske Komponister" (Danish composers) makes an interesting reading about the history of the Danish musical life, and focuses among other things on overlooked female composers. The book series can now be purchased at Dacapo's webshop, and are available in Danish only.
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New release
Concertos from 19th-century Denmark are revived on new release
14 January 2020Friday 17 January a new recording with works from the Danish Golden Age recorded by Aarhus Symphony Orchestra is released. The recording presents fine concertante works from Kuhlau and Gade, who are experiencing a renaissance, and Christian Barth, who still languishes in obscurity.
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People
The musical King Frederik IX is portrayed in new Danish TV-series
08 January 2020At the moment, Danish national TV DR is showing a TV-series about King Frederik IX. The series focuses on the King's big interest and passion for classical music. Dacapo has released two recordings with the Danish King conducting the Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Danish Orchestra.
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People
Dacapo wishes you a Happy New Year!
06 January 2020At the beginning of the new year, it is time to look back at the past year and forward to the year that lies ahead.