Grete Pedersen, the conductor of the Norwegian Soloists' Choir since 1990, is internationally acclaimed for her performances of baroque, classical, and contemporary music, and is a pioneer in integrating Norwegian folk music into choral works.
Recording & Production
This Hybrid SACD recording features music from all stages of Alfred Janson's career, with some tracks recorded in 2014, others in 2015, and the rest in 2017.
Performer Biography
The Norwegian Soloists' Choir, founded in 1950 by composer Knut Nystedt, is one of Europe's foremost chamber choirs, equally adept in classical, romantic, and contemporary music.
Compositional Technique
A particular characteristic of Alfred Janson's compositional style is the freedom he allows performers, often incorporating soloists and alternating between solo voices and choir, influenced by his jazz background.
Instruments
Alfred Janson often performs as an improvising soloist on the melodica, an understated wind instrument he has a particular preference for, despite its rare appearance in concert halls.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Alfred Janson's vocal music is characterized by a free melodic gift, original harmony, and a strong instinct for setting good texts, bringing out their hidden sonic elements.
Composer Biography
Alfred Janson, born in 1937, was a key figure among young Norwegian composers in the early 1960s, emerging from a background in jazz and popular music.
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