Svend Nielsen's (*1937) work "Kapitler" (2003) was written for Aarhus University Choir with financial support from the Danish state's fund for the endowment of the arts.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "Livets bro" (Life's Bridge), reflects a central theme: all works are based on texts concerning the passing of seasons and the course of life.
Compositional Technique
In "Kapitler," Svend Nielsen (*1937) uses recitation, chanting, and rap to cover the extensive prose text, giving voice to the resigned narrator.
Composer Biography
Tage Nielsen (1929-2003) was headmaster of the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus from 1963-1984, where he fostered contemporary music.
Composer Biography
Per Nørgård (*1932) has had an immense influence on Danish music, not only as a composer but also as a composition teacher at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus.
Performer Biography
Aarhus University Choir, founded in 1995 by Carsten Seyer-Hansen, consists of 25-30 young singers, many of whom are full-time music professionals or students.
Historical Context
All composers on this album have a connection to Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium (the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus), either as teachers or students.
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