Orphei Drängar (OD), the male-voice choir on this album, was founded in 1853 and has striven to develop new ways for male-voice choirs as a musical expression.
Performer Biography
Hugo Alfvén, a Swedish composer, was the conductor of Orphei Drängar (OD) for 37 years, during which he developed the choir into a "vocal orchestra."
Performer Biography
Eric Ericson, who succeeded Hugo Alfvén as conductor of Orphei Drängar (OD) in 1951, introduced much new music and worked to create a flexible, muscular choral sound.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Orphei Drängar (OD) actively encourages the composition of new male choir music by regularly commissioning works from contemporary Swedish and international composers.
Cultural Impact
Orphei Drängar (OD) has broadened the scope of concert forms through annual 'Caprices,' which have been copied throughout Sweden, and by collaborating with jazz musicians, folk artists, and popular singers.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at public concerts between 1987 and 1990 in the Uppsala University Hall, Sweden.
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