Edvard Grieg, a Norwegian composer, was encouraged to explore Norwegian folk music by Rikard Nordraak, an interest that lasted throughout his life.
Composer Biography
Peter Erasmus Lange-Müller, a Danish composer, was largely self-taught, though he received early instruction in piano and music theory.
Composer Biography
Emil Hartmann, a Danish composer, struggled for recognition in Denmark due to being the son of a famous musician, J.P.E. Hartmann, but found popularity in Germany.
Album & Artwork
This CD exclusively features romantic Scandinavian choral music set to sacred texts.
Composer Biography
Oskar Lindberg, a Swedish composer, came from a large family of folk musicians in Dalarna, a region known for preserving folk traditions.
Composition History
Thor Lange, a childhood friend of Lange-Müller, was a significant artistic influence, providing texts for about a quarter of Lange-Müller's vocal compositions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Oskar Lindberg and Edvard Grieg, the melodic material for their works on this album was drawn from national folk music traditions.
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