Borup-Jørgensen's interest in classical music was sparked at age 18 by the slow movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, which he described as a "spiritual world" opening up.
Composition History
Axel Borup-Jørgensen began composing for the organ relatively late in his career, starting in the 1970s, despite being a trained pianist.
Instruments
The organ in Vor Frelsers Kirke (Our Saviour's Church), where this album was recorded, is considered a "Stradivarius amongst organs" because its visible façade pipes date back to 1698.
Composer Biography
Axel Borup-Jørgensen, the composer, was born in Denmark but grew up in Sweden, where his family moved when he was two and a half years old.
Instruments
The organ in Vor Frelsers Kirke is a "compromise-organ," a successful blend of 17th-century organ building and 20th-century restoration, allowing it to perform nearly the entire organ repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The stillness of the Swedish countryside, particularly around the island of Björkön, was a significant source of inspiration for Axel Borup-Jørgensen's music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in the DXD audio format, using a high sampling rate of 352.8 kHz/32bit and DPA microphones for exceptional sound quality.
