Garden Party

"Garden Party" is a delightful chamber music album featuring the renowned recorder player Michala Petri and guitarist Lars Hannibal. Released on September 8, 2017, via OUR Recordings, this album showcases a captivating blend of classical and folk music, all beautifully arranged for recorder and guitar.

The album opens with a set of six whimsical pieces, the "Humoresque Bagatelles," followed by a version of Edvard Grieg's "Violin Concerto No. 3," imaginatively arranged for the unique combination of recorder and guitar. The title track, "Garden Party," is a charming suite inspired by various birds, each movement named after a different species, from the blackbird to the lark.

Petri and Hannibal's collaboration is a testament to their musical chemistry, creating an intimate and engaging space for the listener. The album also includes a selection of Norwegian folk songs and dances, highlighting the rich musical heritage of the region. With a running time of just under an hour, "Garden Party" is a delightful journey through a variety of musical styles and moods, all performed with virtuosity and charm by Michala Petri and Lars Hannibal.