ALBUM OF THE WEEK
DR P2 Ugens Album
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October 2019
I can unequivocally recommend this release to anyone who shares my passion for chamber works of great beauty in the mainstream Romantic tradition
Jerry Dubins, Fanfare Magazine
Layer upon layer of hypnotic sounds wash over you, with a powerful ghostlike quality in the standout title work
BBC Music Magazine
Musiikille, joka ansaitsisi tulla kuulluksi myös konserteissa muiden 1900-luvun alkupuoliskon jousikvartettojen rinnalla
Jukka Isopuro, Helsingin Sanomat
The four young musicians have succeeded in recording Dalberg's music with a warm and exquisite sound, which at the same time exudes temperament and necessity. And it is truly entertaining.
Henrik Friis, Politiken
The music is presented with accuracy and great vigour, and the production is simply brilliant.
Ivan Rod, Ivan Rod
Two markedly contrasting symphonies juxtaposed with two equally characterful orchestral pieces testify to the success of Rouse's tenure as Composer-in-Residence with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Richard Whitehouse, Gramophone
A broad portrait - of this Danish composer's beguiling music, performed with passion and complete affinity with his sound world
Gramophone - EDITOR'S CHOICE
ORCHESTRAL RECORDING OF THE YEAR 2019
Gramophone Classical Music Awards, Gramophone
I can think of few composers of the last half a century whose music is so disciplined yet so heartfelt, so original yet so rooted
Andrew Mellor, Gramophone
September 2019
Concerto Copenhagen, under the leadership of Lars Ulrik Mortensen, plays fresh throughout
Peter Dürrfeld, Kristeligt Dagblad
Petites joies musicals
Marçal Borotau, Sonograma
Bjørkøe capta l’encant i l’enginy que hi ha darrere de cada peça amb elegància i musicalitat
Josep Bosch, Sonograma
It is an experience almost tinged with melancholy to listen to this overlooked Danish composer. A brilliant interpretation of works which are characterized by a touch of Carl Nielsen, but definitely also their own sound.
Peter Dürrfeld, Kristeligt Dagblad
Vivaldi's violins get lost while the music dances around on the floor. Euphorically happy
Thomas Michelsen, Politiken
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Live
New recording of Nancy Dalberg’s three string quartets gives one of Denmark’s first female composers a place in the history of music
11 September 2019As a woman in a male-dominated musical life, the music of the composer Nancy Dalberg remained unknown to most people. On 13 September, the recording of her three string quartets will at last be released, and on 17 September you are invited to an album and book release.
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People
Adam Fischer turns 70
09 September 2019Conductor Adam Fischer turns 70 on 9 September. Dacapo wishes Happy Birthday and offers a 70% discount on releases from his time as Principal Conductor of the Danish National Chamber Orchestra.
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New release
The four seasons for the 21st century!
03 September 2019New album builds bridges between cultures and traditions, when danish composer Karl Aage Rasmussen sheds new light on original compositions by Vivaldi and Respighi. The album is a conversation between past and present, between classical composition and new discoveries, between composers over time spans.
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People
Vienna Philharmonic's Langgaard recording shortlisted for Gramophone Award
02 September 2019The 60 recordings shortlisted for this year's Gramophone Classical Music Awards is now revealed, and among them is Vienna Philhamonic's recording of Rued Langgaard's Symphonies 2 & 6, released at Dacapo last year.
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People
Listen to 30 selected pieces on Dacapo's anniversary playlist
01 September 2019On the occasion of Dacapo's 30th anniversary a playlist with 30 pieces of music from the great catalogue is now available.
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Campaign
Dacapo turns 30 – get 30% discount on all releases!
29 August 2019To celebrate Dacapo's 30th anniversary we offer a 30% discount for 30 hours!
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Live
Niels Viggo Bentzon's centenary celebrated with birthday concert and new release
19 August 2019Pianist Per Salo has selected 24 piano pieces from Niels Viggo Bentzon's huge-scale piano cycle The Tempered Piano – hear them on new album as well as at the birthday concert for Bentzon on 24 August.
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New release
Havoc, atomic bomb and destruction – Eichberg’s piano-oriented works played by a prize-winning young pianist
16 August 2019The pianist Emil Gryesten plays Søren Nils Eichberg’s piano-oriented works on a new release being issued today on CD, download and all streaming services.
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Campaign
Henning Wellejus’ centenary to be celebrated with music at half price
15 August 2019On 23 August, the Danish composer Henning Wellejus would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Dacapo is celebrating him by offering a 50% concession on all his music.
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People
Three Dacapo releases nominated for the prestigiuos OPUS KLASSIK award
12 August 2019The German music prize OPUS KLASSIK has published this year’s short-listees, and Dacapo releases have been nominated in no less than five categories.