IDAGIO | Lundby-Jaeger, B.: Chamber Music and Songs - Offertorium / 7 Stages To 3 Chinese Texts / Trio / Elements / 3 Songs 636943653326

Featuring

Helene Gjerris
Eva Åberg
Miranda Harding
Jakob Westh
Svend Melbye
Soren Elbæk

Danish Chamber Players
Bo Lundby-Jæger

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Recording & Production

Dacapo Records, the label for this album, was founded in 1986 to release the best of Danish music, with most of their recordings being world premieres.

Compositional Technique

The piano plays a central role in Bo Lundby-Jæger's chamber music, acting as a 'dynamo' that drives the music forward with its virtuoso, challenging motion and varied sonorities.

Performer Biography

Helene Gjerris, the mezzo-soprano on this album, is known for her work in contemporary music and chamber operas, often in productions that challenge traditional music theatre concepts.

Composer Biography

Bo Lundby-Jæger, the composer, initially trained as a pianist at the Royal Academy before expanding his activities to include composition, conducting, and organ-playing.

Performer Biography

The Danish Chamber Players, one of Denmark's leading chamber ensembles, is a state-financed regional ensemble tasked with performing classical music of the highest standards.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Bo Lundby-Jæger's chamber music is built on contrasts, such as between words and music, instruments playing melodies versus aggregated sounds, and old forms versus new expressive melodies.