The Danish National Vocal Ensemble consists of 18 full-time professional singers, all of whom are experienced soloists.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Hymn to the Sun," is taken from Vagn Holmboe's work of the same name, which is featured on this CD.
Recording & Production
This album, "Hymn to the Sun," marks the debut CD recording for the Danish National Vocal Ensemble.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composers on this album belong to the art music tradition, which features a growing repertoire of choral works.
Compositional Technique
The works on this album are characterized by a modern, variegated musical language that draws inspiration from many different genres and styles.
Historical Context
The composers on this album come from a culture with a strong and long-standing tradition of choral singing in Denmark, encompassing both sacred and secular music.
Performer Biography
Søren Kinch Hansen, the conductor for this album, has been the regular conductor of the vocal ensemble GAIA, known as one of Denmark's best choirs, for the past twenty years.
