Ola Höglund's "Organ Improvisations" is a captivating collection of Swedish ballads, released on January 1, 1989, under the NaxosSweden - Swedish Society label. This album showcases Höglund's masterful organ playing, blending traditional Swedish hymns and melodies with his own unique arrangements. The album spans a diverse range of emotions and themes, from the serene and contemplative "Meditation vid havet" to the triumphant and uplifting "Härlig är jorden." Höglund's arrangements, such as those for "Is God a Three Letter Word for Love?" and "Freedom," demonstrate his versatility and creativity. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this album offers a rich and immersive experience, highlighting the beauty and depth of Swedish musical tradition.
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Tracks
Meditation vid havetOla Höglund
Gubben u källingiTraditional, Ola Höglund
Gud vår Gud, vi lova digOlov Hartman, Ola Höglund
Helige fader, kom och var oss näraJakob Timotheus Jacobsson, Ola Höglund
Is God a Three Letter Word for Love? - Arr. for organ by Ola HöglundDuke Ellington, Ola Höglund
Likt vårdagssol i morgonglödNikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig, Johan Alfred Eklund, Ola Höglund
Nu sjunker bullretLars Thunberg, Ola Höglund
Freedom - Arr. for organ by Ola HöglundDuke Ellington, Ola Höglund
Lilla KarlsöOla Höglund
Härlig är jordenBernhard Sevrin Ingemann, Ola Höglund
Fader, du vars hjärta gömmerEmil Liedgren, Ola Höglund
Till härlighetens land igenJohan Olof Wallin, Ola Höglund
Se, vi gå upp till JerusalemPaul Nilsson, Ola Höglund
O, giv oss, Herre, av den troIda Granqvist, Ola Höglund
När jag den törnekrona för mina tankar harPhilipp Friedrich Hiller, Severin Cavallin, Ola Höglund
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