Ars Nova Copenhagen, founded in 1979, is a world-renowned vocal ensemble specializing in Renaissance polyphony and contemporary vocal music, led by conductor Paul Hillier.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the DXD audio format (Digital eXtreme Definition) at 352.8 kHz/32bit, using high-quality DPA microphones and DAD AX24 converters.
Compositional Technique
Borup-Jørgensen's music often lacks a clear center or hierarchy, with parts entangling and unraveling like a root network, reflecting natural phenomena.
Composer Biography
Axel Borup-Jørgensen (1924-2012) was a Danish composer known for his perfectionist sensibility and interest in the complexity of sounds.
Performer Biography
Århus Sinfonietta, formed in 1990, is an ensemble of seventeen professional musicians dedicated to contemporary Danish music, often commissioning and premiering new works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Borup-Jørgensen aimed to reproduce nature itself in music, focusing on minute details and a wealth of instrumental voices, rather than subjective impressions.
Album & Artwork
Dacapo Records, Denmark's national record label, was founded in 1986 to release the best of Danish music, with a focus on world premieres and international standards.
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