"Så kort ein sommar menneska har - Songs by Gisle Kverndokk" is a captivating classical vocal album composed and performed by the talented Gisle Kverndokk. Released on April 16, 2021, under the Lawo Classics label, this 54-minute collection is a testament to Kverndokk's prowess in the opera and vocal genre.
The album features a diverse range of tracks, from original compositions like "Så kort ein sommar menneska har" and "Likevel er du her" to a series of pieces dedicated to Ruth Maier, a young poet who perished in the Holocaust. These tracks, titled "Ruth Maier in Memoriam," are a poignant series of seven pieces that explore themes of memory, loss, and the enduring power of art.
Kverndokk also pays homage to the timeless words of William Shakespeare with his interpretations of several sonnets, including the famous "Sonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?" and "Sonnet 129: The expense of spirit in a waste of shame." The album concludes with a beautiful rendition of the Latin hymn "Ave Verum."
With its rich tapestry of themes and styles, "Så kort ein sommar menneska har - Songs by Gisle Kverndokk" offers a profound and engaging listening experience that showcases the depth and versatility of Kverndokk's artistry.
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Tracks
Så kort ein sommar menneska harGisle Kverndokk, Liv Holtskog, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Likevel er du herGisle Kverndokk, Liv Holtskog, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Spør ikke om kjærlighetGisle Kverndokk, Herman Wildenvey, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Ruth Maier in Memoriam: I. Impresjonistisk bildeGisle Kverndokk, Ruth Maier, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Ruth Maier in Memoriam: II. VårnattGisle Kverndokk, Ruth Maier, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Ruth Maier in Memoriam: III. Til en venninneGisle Kverndokk, Ruth Maier, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Ruth Maier in Memoriam: IV. Dagene blir lysereGisle Kverndokk, Ruth Maier, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Ruth Maier in Memoriam: V. Tingene kommer meg nærmere nåGisle Kverndokk, Ruth Maier, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Ruth Maier in Memoriam: VI. OrdeneGisle Kverndokk, Gunvor Hofmo, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Ruth Maier in Memoriam: VII. Ingenting erGisle Kverndokk, Ruth Maier, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Bare dragen er friGisle Kverndokk, Øystein Wiik, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
ViseGisle Kverndokk, Liv Holtskog, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
SongGisle Kverndokk, Liv Holtskog, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Shakespeare Sonnets: Sonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?Gisle Kverndokk, William Shakespeare, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Shakespeare Sonnets: Sonnet 3: Look in thy glass, and tell the face thou viewestGisle Kverndokk, William Shakespeare, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Shakespeare Sonnets: Sonnet 9: Is it for fear to wet a widow’s eyeGisle Kverndokk, William Shakespeare, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Shakespeare Sonnets: Sonnet 128: How oft, when thou, my music, music play’stGisle Kverndokk, William Shakespeare, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Shakespeare Sonnets: Sonnet 129: The expense of spirit in a waste of shameGisle Kverndokk, William Shakespeare, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Shakespeare Sonnets: Sonnet 23: As an unperfect actor on the stageGisle Kverndokk, William Shakespeare, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Shakespeare Sonnets: Sonnet 33: Full many a glorious morning have I seenGisle Kverndokk, William Shakespeare, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Shakespeare Sonnets: Sonnet 144: Two loves I have of comfort and despairGisle Kverndokk, William Shakespeare, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
Ave VerumGisle Kverndokk, Traditional, Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen
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