Nordic Sounds (Jaakko Mäntyjärvi / Bo Holten / Jan Sandström)
3/6/2026, 7 Tracks, 41:33
Featuring
Peter Dijkstra
Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Jaakko Mäntyjärvi
Bo Holten
Jan Sandström
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Album & Artwork
The album title, "Joik - Gods, Spirits, and Shamans," reflects a journey through mysterious mythological worlds.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jan Sandström's "Biegga luohte" (Joik an den Bergwind) references the ancient singing traditions of the Sami people.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jaakko Mäntyjärvi also explores Finnish Kalevala poetry, which features the image of a young girl as the embodiment of the Finnish nation.
Performer Biography
The Bavarian Radio Chorus is highly regarded worldwide for its homogeneous sound and stylistic versatility, covering choral singing from medieval motets to contemporary works.
Performer Biography
Peter Dijkstra, the conductor, has served as Artistic Director of the Bavarian Radio Chorus from 2005-2016 and returned to the position in 2022.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bo Holten's work "Regn og Rusk og Rosenbusk" for solo voices and mixed choir evokes the transience of earthly existence.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jaakko Mäntyjärvi's "Pseudo-Yoik" offers an ironic perspective on the ancient Sami singing traditions.
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