Nordiska Klassiska Favoriter, released on 9 December 1999 by Naxos, is a captivating collection of chamber music pieces, meticulously performed by the renowned violinist Henning Kraggerud. This enchanting album showcases a diverse range of compositions, including the elegant 'Bilagers musiquen' (Royal Wedding Music) and the poignant 'Frosoblomster' (Froso-Flowers).
With a duration of 1 hour and 18 minutes, the album takes the listener on a journey through the works of various Nordic composers, featuring notable pieces such as 'Drottningholmsmusique', 'Peer Gynt Suite No. 1', and 'Finlandia'. The inclusion of 'Valse triste' and 'Last Spring' adds a touch of melancholy, while 'The Mountain King Suite' and 'Midsommarvaka' (Midsummer Vigil) showcase the region's rich cultural heritage.
Henning Kraggerud's masterful interpretation brings these timeless compositions to life, highlighting the unique characteristics of each piece. From the lively 'Tango Jalousie' to the serene 'Romance: Adagio', the album's eclectic mix of genres and styles is sure to delight fans of chamber music. With its release on the esteemed Naxos label, Nordiska Klassiska Favoriter is a must-listen for anyone seeking to experience the beauty and diversity of Nordic classical music.
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Tracks
Bilagers musiquen (Royal wedding music), BeRI 2, "Drottningholmsmusique": Drottningholms Music, "Royal Wedding Music": I. AllegroJohan Helmich Roman, Uppsala Chamber Orchestra, Anthony Halstead
Frosoblomster (Froso-Flowers), Book 3: No. 2. Intag i Sommarhagen (Enter into Summer Pastures)Anonymous, Wilhelm Peterson-Berger, Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, Okko Kamu
Frosoblomster (Froso-Flowers), Book 1, Op. 16: Vid Froso kyrka (At Froso Church)Anonymous, Wilhelm Peterson-Berger, Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, Okko Kamu
Forkladd gud (The Disguised God), Op. 24: God in Disguise, Op. 24: PreludeCologne Chamber Orchestra, Petter Sundkvist
Pastoral Suite, Op. 19: II. Romance: AdagioHelsingborg Symphony Orchestra, Okko Kamu
2 Sentimental Romances, Op. 28: Old Pastoral Hymn from DalecarliaWilhelm Stenhammar, Kjell Henriksson, Gothenburg Musicians, Jerker Johansson
Champagne, Op. 14Hans Christian Lumbye, Sonderjylland Symphony Orchestra, Frans Rasmussen
Jalousie (Jealousy): Tango JalousieJacob Gade, Sonderjylland Symphony Orchestra, Frans Rasmussen
Moderen (The Mother), Op. 41, FS 94: Taagen Letter (The fog is lifting) (arr. F.N. Pedersen): The Fog Is LiftingCarl Nielsen, Flemming Neergård Pedersen, Sonderjylland Symphony Orchestra, Frans Rasmussen
Valse triste, Op. 44, No. 1Jean Sibelius, Åbo City Orchestra, Jorma Panula
Finlandia, Op. 26Jean Sibelius, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Petri Sakari
Saeterjentens Sondag, "The Herd-girls' Sunday": A Visit to the Mountain Pasture: The Herdmaiden's SundayOle Bull, Henning Kraggerud, Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. Morning MoodEdvard Grieg, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Jerzy Maksymiuk
Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act II Scene 6: Out of the Mountain King's HallEdvard Grieg, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Jerzy Maksymiuk
12 Melodies, Op. 33: No. 2. Varen (Last Spring) (arr. for violin and orchestra): 2 Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34: No. 2. Last SpringEdvard Grieg, Razumovsky Symphony Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset
Bergakungen (The Mountain King) Suite: The Mountain King Suite, Op. 37: IV. Herdmaiden's DanceHugo Alfvén, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Niklas Willen
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