Langgaard often imitated the sound of church bells in his compositions, including in the Christmas poems by Jenny Blicher-Clausen featured on this album.
Composition History
Langgaard's 132 songs, including those on this album, were largely 'rediscovered' as only 27 were published during his lifetime and none secured a lasting place in the Danish song repertoire.
Performer Biography
Soprano Louise McClelland Jacobsen won the inaugural Rued Langgaard Competition in 2021 and previously released a critically acclaimed Langgaard album in 2023.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Langgaard's music was influenced by his background in missionary evangelism, Theosophical, and symbolist ideas.
Composer Biography
Rued Langgaard (1893-1952) was considered an outsider and eccentric during his lifetime, experiencing many setbacks as a composer and musician.
Critical Reception
After Langgaard's death, much of his music was forgotten, with a renaissance for his music only beginning in the 1960s.
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