This CD is the second in a series featuring performances from OD's Caprice events, aiming to capture elements of the scenic productions.
Performer Biography
Orphei Drängar (OD), a male choir founded in 1853, has consistently sought new ways to develop male choir music, evolving into an elite choir under conductors like Hugo Alfvén and Eric Ericson.
Historical Context
Each Caprice performance covered on this disc, spanning 1970 to 1975, had a thematic framework, often influenced by OD's international tours.
Cultural Impact
OD's annual 'Caprice' event, which began in the 1960s, was a new concert form in Sweden, blending classical, jazz, and folk music with scenic productions and guest artists.
Performer Biography
Robert Sund's skill as an arranger and his brother Håkan Sund's piano artistry, equally adept in classical and jazz, were crucial to the Caprice's success.
Performer Biography
Eric Ericson, the conductor, contributed to the Caprice's development through his musical versatility, curiosity, and extensive contacts within Swedish artistic circles.
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