Eivind Aadland's "Nalles Favoriter" is a delightful orchestral journey through a collection of beloved classical pieces, released on October 1, 2010, under dB Productions. This 47-minute album is a testament to Aadland's versatility and skill, showcasing a diverse range of compositions that span from lively dances to serene pastorals.
The album opens with the energetic "Champagnegalop" and includes well-known works such as Mozart's "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" and Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake." Aadland also pays homage to his Scandinavian roots with pieces like "Bergakungen" and "Norwegian Dances." The inclusion of lesser-known gems like "Bamse Theme Song" and "Gungavisan" adds a unique touch, making the album a delightful blend of the familiar and the novel.
Aadland's interpretation of these pieces is marked by a deep understanding of the music, bringing out the nuances and emotions inherent in each composition. Whether it's the playful "21 Hungarian Dances" or the majestic "Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major," Aadland's conducting is both precise and expressive, making this album a treat for classical music enthusiasts.
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Tracks
Champagnegalop, Op. 14Hans Christian Lumbye, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Bergakungen, Op. 37: IV. Shepherd Girl's Dance (Vallflickans Dans)Hugo Alfvén, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Idas sommarvisa (Arr. H. Bodin)Georg Riedel, Sofia Weiber, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 5 in F Minor (Version for orchestra)Johannes Brahms, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Pastoralsvit, Op. 19: II. RomanceLars-Erik Larsson, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Te Deum, H. 146: FanfareMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Bä, bä, vita lammAlice Tegner, Erik Nielsen-Ekstrom, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, Hob. VIIe:1: Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, Hob.VIIe:1: III. Finale. AllegroJoseph Haydn, Per Ivarsson, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Folkloric Dance Suite: I. HayashiKaoru Wada, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Norwegian Dances, Op. 35: No. 2 in A Major: Allegretto tranquillo e graziosoEdvard Grieg, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525, "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Bamse Theme Song (Arr. B-T. Johansson)Sten Carlberg, Anonymous, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Swan Lake, Op. 20a, Act II, No. 13: Dances of the Swans: AllegroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Guillaume Tell: Overture (excerpt)Gioachino Rossini, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Gungavisan (Arr. C. Danielsson)Borghild Arnér, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland
Home StretchLeroy Anderson, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Eivind Aadland