Immerse yourself in the profound and contemplative world of Kjell Habbestad's "Et Nox in Diem Versa," a captivating album released on October 6, 2017, under the Lawo Classics label. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 13 minutes, this collection of sacred and spiritual compositions offers a deeply moving journey through the human experience of faith and devotion.
Kjell Habbestad, a renowned artist known for his evocative and introspective music, presents a diverse array of pieces that blend traditional liturgical elements with contemporary musical expressions. The album opens with the three-part "Cantica, Op. 1," featuring the Magnificat, Nunc dimittis, and Benedictus Dominus, each piece a testament to Habbestad's ability to infuse ancient texts with fresh, resonant meaning.
The hauntingly beautiful "Nox praecessit, Op. 19" follows, a three-movement work that explores themes of darkness and light, despair and hope. Habbestad's mastery of musical storytelling is evident in the poignant "You who knelt in darkness quaking" and the liberating "God’s son has made me free, Op. 72."
The album concludes with the three-part "Psalmi, Op. 70," a powerful and uplifting series of psalms that celebrate the divine and the human spirit. Throughout "Et Nox in Diem Versa," Kjell Habbestad's compositions invite listeners to reflect, to ponder, and to find solace in the timeless beauty of sacred music.
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