Music
KIRSTEN FLAGSTAD (1895-1962) (Soprano) CD. Arias from Fidelio, Oberon, Tannhäuser, Lohengrin
Author: Flagstad, Kirsten
Country: Germany
Language: English/ German
Year Published: 2003
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Code: 5909
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Flagstad was the daughter of Norwegian conductor Michael Flagstad (1869-1930) and pianist Marie Flagstad Johnsrd. She recieved her early vocal training in Oslo and made her debut in 1913 as Nuri in Tiefland by d’ Albert. After further study with Albert Westwang in Oslo and Gillis Bratt in Stockholm she became a successful performer in Norway, primarily in operetta. Often hailed as one of the most beautiful voices of the 20th century, Flagstad’s voice was distinguished by its dark sound, full volume, aristocratic breadth and perfect singing technique.
Møller, Lars: KALEIDOSCOPE CD.
Author: Møller, Lars (tenor saxophone), Jacob Christoffersen (piano), Thomas Ovesen (bass), Ole Theill (drums, tablas)
Country: Denmark
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Year Published: 1998
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Code: 5869
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Born in 1966 tenor saxophone player Lars Møller is a leading exponent of the Scandinavian jazz scene today. His current band with bass player Thomas (b.1965), pianist Jacob Christofferesen (b.1967), and drummer/tabla-player Ole Theill (b.1957) has been working regularly and released 3 high praised CDs since 1994. Intelligent and melodic, Møller’s compositions show a broad awareness of contemporary trends, including his love of Indian music. His talented group of musicians interpret his compositions with sensitivity and understanding.
Pálsson, Joél: PRÍM CD.
Author: Pálsson, Jóel (tenor & soprano saxes), Hilmar Jensson (guitar), Einar Schedving (drums), Eythor Gunnarsson (piano), Gulli Gudmundsson (bass)
Country: Denmark
Language: English/ Icelandic
Year Published: 2000
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Code: 5865
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The Icelandic Music Awards “wind player of the year” and Berklee honors graduate aligns himself with a who’s who of Icelandic jazz as they cook through an attention-grabbing line-up of originals. The album title is translated as ‘Primal”...but the only things primal here are the young age of the soloist and the energy heard in the group’s playing. The opening track, ‘Urgur (Grump)’, is said to be inspired by jazz masters such as Mingus and Miles who often chewed out their sidemen. But nothing’s grumpy about the rest of the album, only top notch performances that are also very listenable.
PEKKA PYLKKÄNEN'S TUBE FACTORY: OPAQUE CD.
Author: Pylkkänen, Pekka (flute), Peka Luukka (guitars), Samuli Mikkonen (piano), Hannu Rantanen (bass), Marko Timonen (drums), et al
Country: Denmark
Language: English
Year Published: 2001
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Conjuring images of the impenetrable and obscure, Opaque is a good description of the mysterious feel of Finland’s Pylkkanen’s brand new CD. The opaqueish feeling is a recurrent theme in many of the tunes on the album, occasionally in the guise of an ever present density, or darkness of harmony, or mixed with the moods of autumn and winter. Based in Helsinki, this accomplished saxophonist in Finland studied jazz at the Sibelius Academy. He has developed his own sense of composition, creating lyrical melodies and colorful harmonies.
PETERSEN QUARTETT CD.
Author: Milhaud, Lekeu, Chausson, Ravel
Country: Germany
Language: English/ French/ German
Year Published: 2001
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The quartet was founded in 1979 by students of Berlin’s Hanns Eisler conservatoire and its teachers. The ensemble has come to be regarded as the epitome of high calibre sound and fine musical timbre throughout Europe and North America. Founded in Berlin, the quartet owes its name to its first founding violinist of over 12 years, Ulrike Petersen. Guided by mentors such as the Amadeus Quartet, Sandor Vegh, and Thomas Brandis, the quartet won top prizes at the international music competitions in Evian in 1985, Florence in 1986, and at the ARD Competition in Munich in 1987. Today the quartet is a regular guest in all the major musical centres of Europe and beyond.