12 Nocturnes & Piano Concerto No. 3, La sera estatica
1/16/2026, 14 Tracks, 56:54
Featuring
Katrine Gislinge
John Storgårds
Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra
Bent Sørensen
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Performer Biography
John Storgårds, who conducts the Copenhagen Phil on this album, maintains a dual career as both a conductor and a violin virtuoso.
Performer Biography
Katrine Gislinge, the pianist on this album, is recognized as one of Scandinavia's most distinguished artists, known for her vivid sensitivity and ability to infuse her playing with color and depth.
Historical Context
Bent Sørensen's Piano Concerto No. 3, La sera estatica, was inspired by the 'ecstatic' evenings of piano music he shared with his wife, Katrine Gislinge, during the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns.
Composer Biography
Bent Sørensen's love for composing for the piano grew after encountering pianists Leif Ove Andsnes and Katrine Gislinge, to whom he dedicated several original piano works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bent Sørensen, the composer, initially found it difficult to compose for the piano, viewing it as a mechanical instrument unsuited for the nuanced music he preferred.
Compositional Technique
Bent Sørensen's 12 Nocturnes are described as luminous and delicate tonal prisms, re-enchanting the romantic spirit of nocturnes for the 21st century.
Recording & Production
The Piano Concerto No. 3, La sera estatica, was recorded live at its world premiere performance in Copenhagen.
