The album combines traditional Swedish folk songs with contemporary choral music, also featuring works from Denmark and Finland.
Performer Biography
Peter Dijkstra studied choral conducting, orchestral conducting, and voice at conservatories in The Hague, Köln, and Stockholm, graduating summa cum laude with decoration.
Historical Context
The 19th century saw a resurgence of choral music in Europe, with singing clubs and choral societies, like the Liedertafel started by Mendelssohn's teacher Carl Friedrich Zelter, flourishing.
Performer Biography
The Swedish Radio Choir, with its 32 professional singers, is known for its wide range, from delicate a cappella tones to powerful oratorios, and its unique 'Radio Choir' sound.
Cultural Impact
In Sweden, the choral tradition remains strong, with statistics showing that ten percent of its nine million inhabitants sing in a choir.
Performer Biography
Peter Dijkstra, born in the Netherlands in 1978, is considered one of the leading choral conductors of our time.
Critical Reception
The Swedish Radio Choir's previous 'Nordic Sounds' recording received the French record award 'Diapason d'Or' for the best record of the month.
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