The songs on "Lykkedag" are experienced from the perspective of a single character, a middle-aged man, whose journey through winter's grey and days of happiness is followed.
Recording & Production
The sheet music for "Lykkedag" has been published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (WH 30452).
Performer Biography
Kurt Ravn, a well-known Danish actor, has had a significant musical career, including roles in musicals like Les Misérables, Chess, Atlantis, and Evita, and made his operatic debut in 1996.
Performer Biography
De Nordiske Spillemand (The Nordic Five) has toured extensively, representing Danish culture in the USA, Canada, India, and the Czech Republic, and this album is their 9th LP/CD production.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album "Lykkedag" (Day of Happiness) is a collection of 20 songs/ballads that poetically portray universal themes like love, loneliness, celebration, and sorrow, as well as the impact of weather, light, and air on moods.
Performer Biography
De Nordiske Spillemand (The Nordic Five), formed in 1973, developed their unique sound by blending traditional folk music with their members' classical training.
Composition History
The lyrics and music for this album were created through a unique collaboration between author Juliane Preisler and composer Matti Borg, with sometimes the text coming first, and other times the music.
