Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Prelude. Eventyrene, der slap op [the Fairy Tales That Came to an End]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Narrative: Manden, som engang vidste eventyr [the Man Who Used to Know Fairy Tales]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Narrative: Skovpastorale [Woodland Pastorale]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Aria. Hvor blev eventyret af? [Whatever Happened to the Fairy Tale?]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Narrative: Eventyrjagt [Fairy Tale Hunt]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Aria. Solnedgang og dampende enge [Sunset and Ground Mists Rising]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Narrative: Det var ud pa aftenen [It Was Late in the Evening]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Aria and Narrative: En dyster invitation [an Ominous Invitation]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Narrative: Det forstar jeg ikke et ord af [I Don't Understand a Word of All This!]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Tolv sma lygtemaend [Twelve Little Will-o'-the-Wisps]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Narrative: Nu er det en gammel, medfodt lov [It Is an Ancient Birthright and Favour]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Aria. 365 men'sker pa et ar [365 Humans in a Year]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Chorus. De kunne slet ikke … [They could not … ]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Aria. Finale 1: Rapport fra Eventyrland [Report from a Fairy Tale Land]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Lygtemaendene tager til byen (the Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town) [version for mezzo-soprano and chamber ensemble]: Aria. Finale 2: Er der noget der ringer? [Is There a Sound Ringing?]Per Nørgård, Helene Gjerris, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking: I. Poco allegroPer Nørgård, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking: II. VivoPer Nørgård, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking: III. Soffiato, marcatoPer Nørgård, Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen
Dive into the enchanting world of Per Nørgård's "Will-o'-the-Wisps in Town - Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking," a captivating exploration of neoclassical and avant-garde music. Released on July 3, 2012, under the Dacapo label, this album spans 48 minutes of intricate compositions that showcase Nørgård's unique musical language.
The album is a journey through two distinct works. The first, "Will-o'-the-Wisps Go to Town," is a chamber ensemble piece featuring a mezzo-soprano, delving into a narrative filled with fairy tales, woodland pastorales, and ominous invitations. Each track tells a story, from the prelude "Eventyrene, der slap op" to the final aria "Er der noget der ringer?" This work is a testament to Nørgård's ability to weave complex emotions and vivid imagery through music.
The second half of the album, "Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking," is a three-movement piece that showcases Nørgård's mastery of orchestral composition. From the gentle "Poco allegro" to the dynamic "Vivo" and the haunting "Soffiato, marcato," this work is a journey through different moods and textures, each movement building on the last to create a cohesive and compelling whole.
Per Nørgård's "Will-o'-the-Wisps in Town - Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking" is a must-listen for anyone interested in contemporary classical music. The album offers a unique blend of storytelling and musical innovation, making it a standout in Nørgård's impressive body of work. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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