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12/7/2018, 13 Tracks, 1:06:29

Featuring

  • Sofia Söderberg Eberhard
  • Adam Eliasson
  • Erik Annertz
  • Johannes Hansen
  • Adam Leckius
  • Emil Fredberg
  • Simon Persson
  • Martin Olsson
  • Svanholm Singers
  • Hugo Alfvén
  • Anonymous (Traditional)
  • Anonymous (Spiritual)
  • Peter Bruun
  • Christian Engquist
  • Henrik Dahlgren
  • Knut Nystedt
  • Anonymous (Christmas)

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Sofia Söderberg, the conductor and arranger for the Svanholm Singers, aims to establish a repertoire that is timely, moving, and addresses contemporary issues for men's choirs.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

The mid-to-late 1800s marked a 'golden age' for men's choirs in Sweden, largely due to their presence in universities, which is when most of the country's repertoire originated.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Knut Nystedt (1915-2014), a Norwegian composer, organist, and conductor, studied with Aaron Copland and founded Det Norske Solistkor and Schola Cantorum.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

The piece 'Salve Regina' was the first work commissioned for the Svanholm Singers, completed in 1999 by renowned Norwegian composer Knut Nystedt.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The Svanholm Singers, an internationally renowned ensemble, have been led by artistic director and conductor Sofia Söderberg since 2001.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album, titled 'Svanholm Singers Exclusive', features a selection of works composed or commissioned specifically for the Svanholm Singers.

Source: Booklet

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