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Stjernebru

4/4/2025, 14 Tracks, 1:02:05

Featuring

  • Anne Karin Sundal-Ask
  • Frode Haltli
  • Gjermund Larsen
  • Amalie Eikenes Randen
  • Helene Frøland
  • Anna Elisabeth Giercksky Russnes
  • Jermund Matre
  • Hedda Heyerdahl
  • Henriette Havig-Gjelseth
  • Kaja Walberg
  • Karoline Heyerdahl
  • Malene Aass Haugen
  • Sofie Lille Holte Sandvik
  • Tiril Frang Fretland
  • Det Norske Jentekor
  • Ørjan Matre
  • Unni Boksasp

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Performer Biography

The Norwegian Girls Choir, founded in 1947, is a choir school for talented young singers aged 6-20, many of whom go on to professional music careers.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

The recording was made by Lindberg Lyd AS in Uranienborg Church, Norway, in June 2023, using DPA microphones and HORUS converters.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

The album's theme, "Lux Aeterna" (eternal light), symbolizes light and hope, and is a recurring element throughout the work.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album title "Stjernebru" (Bridge of Stars) is taken from a Norwegian hymn and alludes to the journey from the earthly to the eternal, where all souls are gathered.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

Many passages in the score are not fully notated, allowing the musicians, Gjermund Larsen and Frode Haltli, to use their intuition and creativity for improvisation.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

Composer Ørjan Matre's arrangements for this album combine Norwegian folk tunes with improvisations and arranged intermezzos.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded in DXD 24bit/352.8kHz and is available in various immersive audio formats, including 7.0.4 Dolby Atmos and 7.0.4 Auro-3D.

Source: Booklet

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