Rued Langgaard: Sinfonia Interna – Visionary Late Romanticism for Choir and Orchestra on CD

Product Details

Creative Title

• Title: Rued Langgaard: Sinfonia Interna – A Theosophical Masterpiece of Late Romantic Orchestral Music (CD)
• Format: CD, Album
• UPC: 730099983624
• Label: Dacapo Records
• Catalog Number: 8.224136
• Release Date: 1999 (Recorded in 1997-1998)
• Genre: Classical, Late Romantic

Overview

English Overview

Delve into the mystical and visionary world of Rued Langgaard's Sinfonia Interna, a theosophically inspired "stage symphony" composed in 1915-16 and later revised. This CD features a compelling performance by soprano Anne Margrethe Dahl, mezzo-soprano Pia Hansen, tenor Jens Krogsgaard Jensen, the Canzone Choir, and the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra under conductor Frans Rasmussen. The work, abandoned by Langgaard but resurrected in fragmented forms, explores themes of spirituality, nature, and human emotion through a blend of choral and orchestral elements. With a total duration of 64:05 minutes, this recording captures Langgaard's outsider status in Danish music, offering a profound, emotionally charged experience that resonates with themes of existential reflection and artistic innovation.

Product Features

Format & Compatibility

• Format: Standard CD with DDD digital recording, compatible with all CD players
• Duration: Total running time of 64:05 minutes
• Audio Quality: High-fidelity digital audio, ensuring clear and dynamic sound for an immersive listening experience

Performance & Content Details

• Key Performers:
  • Anne Margrethe Dahl – Soprano
  • Pia Hansen – Mezzo-soprano
  • Jens Krogsgaard Jensen – Tenor
  • Canzone Choir
  • Aarhus Symphony Orchestra
  • Frans Rasmussen – Conductor
• Tracks and Works:
  • Stjernen i Øst (The Star in the East), BVN 180
  • Hav og Sol (Sea and Sun), BVN 102
  • Drømmen (The Dream), BVN 98 (multi-movement)
  • Angelus, BVN 233 (multi-movement)
  • Epilog (Epilogue), BVN 122, 5
• Recording Information: Captured at Frichsparken in Aarhus, Denmark, in March and February 1997-1998, with a 48-page booklet containing notes and lyrics in English, German, and Danish for enhanced understanding

Interesting Facts

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• Rued Langgaard is considered an outsider in Danish music history, often clashing with contemporary establishments, but his visionary Late Romanticism has gained appreciation since the 1960s.
• The Sinfonia Interna was abandoned by Langgaard but later revived in independent works, reflecting his theosophical influences and innovative approach, as noted in historical analyses.
• This recording marks the first time these resurrected fragments are compiled, showcasing Langgaard's emotional depth and spiritual themes, with performances that highlight his neglect and subsequent rediscovery.
• Conducted by Frans Rasmussen, the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra and vocalists bring Langgaard's complex compositions to life, emphasizing his metaphysical style that blends romanticism with personal introspection.

Track Listing

1. Stjernen i Øst (The Star in the East), BVN 180 – 7:53
2. Hav og Sol (Sea and Sun), BVN 102 – 8:04
3. Drømmen (The Dream), BVN 98: Vi Er Sendt Af Himlens Konge – 8:40
4. Drømmen (The Dream), BVN 98: Du Har Drømt Om Mig I Nat – 8:05
5. Drømmen (The Dream), BVN 98: I Den Stille Skov Det Var – 4:39
6. Drømmen (The Dream), BVN 98: Dagen Spredte Sine Vinger – 6:12
7. Angelus, BVN 233: Mit Dagværk Er Endt – 9:04
8. Angelus, BVN 233: Solen Står End Over Himmelens Rand – 4:30
9. Angelus, BVN 233: Nu Synker Aftenen Sagte Ned – 4:38
10. Epilog (Epilogue), BVN 122, 5 – 3:00

Total Time: 64:05 minutes

Publishers

• Published by: Dacapo Records, Copenhagen
• Recording Details: Phonographic and copyright by Dacapo Records, 1997-1999; distributed by MVD Music and Video Distribution GmbH; recorded in Aarhus, Denmark; all rights reserved; UPC 730099983624; for more information, visit www.dacapo-records.dk

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