This album was recorded in two different churches in Norway: Ris Kirke in June 2014 and Sofienberg Kirke in June 2015.
Performer Biography
Oslo Sinfonietta, featured on this album, is Norway's oldest existing contemporary music ensemble, established in 1986, and regularly performs at international festivals.
Performer Biography
The Norwegian Soloists' Choir (Det Norske Solistkor) is one of Europe's leading chamber choirs, founded in 1950 by composer Knut Nystedt.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The works on this album are described as forward-looking explorations of possibilities, yet also contain archaic elements pointing to fundamental aspects of existence like light, darkness, and dreams.
Performer Biography
Grete Pedersen, the conductor on this album, has been the artistic director of The Norwegian Soloists' Choir since 1990 and is internationally acclaimed for her performances of baroque, classical, and contemporary music.
Album & Artwork
The album's program is framed by the themes of night and dream, as established by Per Nørgård's Drømmesange (Dream Songs).
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