This album was recorded in DXD audio format (Digital eXtreme Definition, 352.8 kHz/32bit) using a Pyramix DAW system with Horus preamps/converters and DPA 4006-TL and Neumann M149 microphones.
Historical Context
Denmark's rich heritage of national songs, written between 1830 and 1960, arose partly from a lack of natural folksongs and a need to foster national feeling after 19th-century military defeats.
Performer Biography
The Danish National Vocal Ensemble, DR's professional chamber choir, consists of 18 singers who are all professional soloists and is known internationally for its pure, Nordic sound.
Composition History
The collaboration between Thomas Laub and Carl Nielsen around World War I was pivotal in establishing 'The Danish Song Treasury', with their first collection, 'En Snes danske Viser 1915', being a great success.
Album & Artwork
The album is structured as a seasonal cycle, beginning with spring and progressing through summer, autumn, and winter, mirroring the traditional depiction of human ages.
Cultural Impact
The 'Højskole' movement, which provided education to peasants, played a crucial role in popularizing these national songs, as singing them was an essential part of the curriculum.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Thomas Laub and Carl Nielsen aimed to create simple, unsentimental national songs for ordinary Danish people, not a specialized music audience, influencing the aesthetic foundation of Danish song.
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