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| New release in June:
The legendary Danish organist Finn Viderø |
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Here are the four 2-CD volumes in the retrospective 2-CD series featuring undobtedly the greatest Danish organist ever. Finn Viderø made these legendary recordings in the 1950s and they are here for the first time collected and presented in new digital transfers on CD. None were ever available on CD before. All are expertly transferred from best possible sources and presented with extensive notes and illustrations.
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| New release in April: L'heure Satie - Satie and his songs / Trio Satie |
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| A truly fascinating take on the French composer Eric Satie. The Danish trio for long experienced great success with their intimate concerts featuring songs and solo music by Satie and the result is here captured on CD in brilliant sound. | ||
| New release in April: A NRK Tribute to Erling Blöndal Bengtsson |
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| Danacord continues its tribute to the Danish cellist Erling Blöndal Bengtsson. From Norwegian Radio recordings Bengtsson plays a programme of mostly core repertoire, including Elgar's ever-popular Concerto and chamber-music masterpieces by Brahms and Shostakovich. Bengtsson also includes the Cello Sonata of Grieg and, leaping forward in time, contemporary Concertos by Klaus Egge (1906-1979) and Ketil Hvoslev (born 1939), both of which are accessible and intriguing. Throughout, Bengtsson brings musical perception and technical prowess to illuminate this stimulating collection. | ||
| New release in January: Wandy Tworek |
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| The Danish violinist Wandy Tworek was undoubtedly the most popular violinist ever in Denmark. His numerous performances made "Wandy" a house-hold name. Here is the first comprehensive selection of his finest recordings from a truly stunning Bartók sonata to the fireworks this violin wizard charmed his audiences with. | ||
| New release in January: PianocrazyHusum Piano Festival 2016 |
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| The international piano festival Rarities of Piano Music in Husum, Germany, celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2016 and a movie was made about the whole experience. It is deeply fascinating and you just want to experience this piano extravagance. The movie has interviews with leading pianists, live performances and is shot in the beautiful Husum castle. English and German subtitles and a running time of 50 minutes. | |
The Tivoli |
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| The world famous Danish Tivoli Garden is proud to have its own marching band, the Tivoli Youth Band and they are here presented with a brilliant new recording of the music we all associate with Tivoli. A stunning recording and a release full of colour, sparkle and inside information. Just the right thing that will bring a smile to your face! | ||
| New release in September: The Golden Age
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| The Dane Niels W. Gade wrote poetic and original music for four hands and this is the first ever complete recording of his piano music featuring the Copenhagen Piano Duo. Also on their new release is music by Schumann and the great Schubert Fantasy. Music from The Golden Age played with deep understanding and musicality. | |
| New release in August: Elisabeth Nielsen plays Beethoven, Nielsen and Schumann |
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| The second release featuring the talented Danish pianist Elisabeth Nielsen here in repertoire she also performed at her debut concert to great critical acclaim. Extensive booklet with full illustrations. | |
| New release in August: Rarities of Piano Music from the 2016 Festival at »Schloss vor Husum«Vol. 29 |
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| The annual piano festival featuring rare repertoire started 30 years ago and the latest CD features a large selection of the works performed, all played by the leading pianists of today. All the previous years are available! | |
| New release in June: Anthology of American Piano Music, Vol. 2American NocturnesCecile Licad, Piano |
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| The second release in the American Piano Music series with pianist Cecile Licad features Music of the Night. Many of the works are here performed for the first time in a modern digital recording and the whole concept is a portrait of the fascinating world of piano music worth discovering. | |
| New release in May: The Great Danish Pianist Victor Schiøler |
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| The second volume of recordings featuring the only Danish pianist with international acclaim, Victor Schiøler, here with the legendary recording of the Tchaikovsky First Piano Concerto; the most sold classical recording in Denmark ever, used in the commercial for a razor blade! Included are the fine performance of the Schubert Trio and not least the Kreutzer Sonata with Emil Telmányi. Not to be missed! | |
| New release in May: Erling Blöndal BengtssonA SR Tribute to Erling Blöndal BengtssonThe Swedish Radio Recordings 1957-80 |
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The highly acclaimed series of never before published recordings with the cellist Erling Blöndal Bengtsson this time takes precious jewels from the Swedish Radio Archive including many first performances and first releases on CD. Undoubtedly the most comprehensive portrait of this great Danish cellist. |
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| New release in November: Franz Schubert»Winterreise«Johan ReuterCopenhagen String Quartet |
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| Danish world famous baritone Johan Reuter is here singing Schubert "Winterreise" in a sensational version accompanied by string quartet. Cellist of The Copenhagen String Quartet, Richard Krug, arranged the piano part and text and music never sounded better together. With his intelligent approach and deep sense of musicality Johan Reuter is probably releasing the best Winterreise ever caught in the studio.
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| New release in September: Georges BizetSymphony in C Major; Carmen Suite No. 1; L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1 & 2 |
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| This is the first recording featuring the new chief conductor of the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot, in French music by Bizet. It is a winning combination of an orchestra famous for its brilliant Delius recording and an idiomatic French conductor. These works by Bizet can hardly be bettered. And with sound to match, this is truly "magnifique"!.
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| New release in August: Rarities of Piano Music from the 2015 Festival at »Schloss vor Husum«Vol. 28 |
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| Yet another sensational piano release from the German Husum Festival of Rarities featuring some of the leading pianists of today performing many rare works for solo piano. Not only for the piano lovers, but for all lovers of romantic piano music. Note: All the previous releases are still available.
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| New release in June: Anthology of American Piano Music, Vol. 1Cecile Licad, Piano |
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| This is a major piano release! After world famous pianist Cecile Licad played the Ornstein Sonata on DACOCD 739 Danacord decided to record a series of American piano music and the first result is here with four important sonatas. This is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable collections to be released this year.
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| New release in April: Rued Langgaard18 songs |
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| First recordings of songs by the enigmatic Danish late Romantic composer Rued Langgaard sung by the foremost Danish tenor Jens Krogsgaard. The release has full texts and translations and is a major addition to the growing Langgaard discography.
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| New release in February: Endre Wolf
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| The Hungarian/Swedish violinist Endre Wolf was a legend in his time. His rare recordings are here collected for the first time, mostly from live concerts and expertly transferred. A comprehensive booklet is included in this second volume devoted to a violinist belonging in the very top of musicians.
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| New release in February: Emil GryestenFranz Liszt
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| Young Danish pianist Emil Gryesten got tremendous fine reviews for his debut CD with music by Schubert. Here he is tackling the towering Sonata plus a selection of the magical piano works by Liszt. This piano playing in a very high level in a fine and clear recording. |
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| New release in December: Erling Blöndal BengtssonDanish First Performances
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| The Danish Master cellist Erling Blöndal Bengtsson gave numerous first performances of works for cello and orchestra in Denmark and his performances became benchmarks for the understanding and interpretation of these works ever since. Here are three of the composers he loved the most for the first time ever released on 2 CD for the price of 1. |
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| New release in October: Carl Nielsen on Record:Vintage and other historical recordings |
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| The largest ever box set of Carl Nielsen recordings! All in new digital transfers done by Andrew Walter of Abbey Road Studios and Claus Byrith of Asinus Studios. With a large new booklet written by Lyndon Jenkins. |
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| New release in October: Emil Gryestenplays Schubert |
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| Young Danish pianist Emil Gryesten is already an established name in Scandinavia having studied in both Copenhagen and Helsinki. At the age of only 15 he won the Steinway Piano Competition and after that performed extensively. This is his first eagerly awaited recording for Danacord in piano music by Schubert. A true poet at the piano. |
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| New release in August: Christine Pryn»Signature« |
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| Young Danish violinist Christine Pryn is undoubtedly the foremost performer of contemporary music and her new CD with works for solo violin justly confirms her reputation. Here are some of the most challenging works for violin ending with the famous Bach Chaconne. A music tour de force nobody should miss! |
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| New release in August: Rarities of Piano Musicfrom the 2014 Festival at »Schloss vor Husum« |
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| Another year, another Rarities of Piano Music CD release, this time from the 28th year since the beginning. As always there are truly brilliant performances of rare piano music played by some of the leading pianists from around the world. All previous years are available and are should be in all piano lovers collection. |
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| New release in July: Scandinavian Classics, Vol. 5Various soloists, orchestras and conductors |
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| This final volume in the Scandinavian Classics series, Volume 5, is a release to the memory of Lyndon Jenkins who planned and produced the first four volumes. We have selected his most beloved recordings and they are all issued here in new transfers, many, like the Hamerik Symphony, on CD for the first time. |
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| New release in May: Elisabeth NielsenBach, Schumann & Prokofiev |
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| A sensational piano talent from Denmark! Young Prize winner Elisabeth Nielsen with her debut CD. Towering performances eagerly critically awaited. A truly remarkable pianist absolutely not to be missed! |
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| New release in April: Carlo GesualdoMadrigalsMusica FictaBo Holten |
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| The new CD with Musica Ficta under Bo Holten from a live concert Nov. 18 in Bari, Italy, got the following praise: »As I told you, I've heard lots of groups sing Gesualdo, many of them very, very good. But I would rank yours right at the top. It was absolutely splendid, and for that you have my eternal thanks«. (Glenn Watkins, leading Gesualdo scholar). |
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| New release in March: BrucknerSymphony No. 9with reconstructed Finale |
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| A sensational first recording of the completed last movement of the Bruckner Symphony No. 9 in the version of Nors S. Josephson. The British conductor John Gibbons is leading the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra in a truly spectacular performance produced and recorded by Lennart Dehn and Stephan Flock. A Bruckner release of major importance! |
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| New release in January: Olivier MessiaenChamber MusicEnsemble Nordlys |
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| »Quartet for the end of time« is one of the most moving and deeply felt compositions, written under horrible circumstances in 1941 by the young Olivier Messiaen. Here it is masterly recorded in the original version by the Ensemble Nordlys (Northern Light) together with two pieces for violin and piano. A truly remarkable new release! |
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| New release in November: Nordic Winter -Christmas Songs |
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| A charming and very original selection of Christmas songs and music inspired by the Nordic Winter. All sung by famous soprano Gitta-Maria Sjöberg and with new arrangements by composer Matti Borg. Not to be enjoyed only for the short Christmas season, but for all the long cosy Winter evenings. |
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| New release in November: Nina KavtaradzeRussian Piano Music |
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| As the booklet notes says: Great composers in small portions. Here is an excellent chance to hear shorter works by the four leading Russian piano composers played masterly by Nina Kavtaradze. A piano release of rare beauty and with a strong interest to all those in love with Russian piano music. |
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| New release in November: Concert ClemensChoral Works |
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| After the great success with the Duruflé release the Concert Clemens Choir from Aarhus is heard here in intimate settings of songs by both Early and Modern day composers. As usual the standard is very high and the recording and presentation is first class, naturally with full texts and translations. |
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| New release in October: A Gramophone Tribute to Erling Blöndal BengtssonComplete HMV Solo Recordings 1950-1961 |  |
| For the first time on CD the complete HMV solo recordings featuring the Danish cellist Erling Blöndal Bengtsson. The original recordings were all collectors items and the transfers, all done by Claus Byrith, are from his own collection. This 2 CD set was approved by the cellist just before he died and compiled by his widow Merete Blöndal Bengtsson |
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