Description
Sunleif Rasmussen: Symphony No. 1 "Oceanic Days" & Saxophone Concerto "Dem Licht entgegen" - Hybrid SACD by Danish National Symphony Orchestra
Product Information
- UPC: 747313150663
- Product Type: Super Audio CD (Hybrid Multichannel)
- Genre: Contemporary Classical Music
- Language: Instrumental (No Lyrics)
- Recorded: 2002 (as per Nordic Council Music Prize and premiere details)
- Release Date: 2002 (Dacapo release)
- Label: Dacapo Records
- Total Duration: 61 minutes and 57 seconds
- Number of Tracks: 6
- Format: Hybrid SACD, compatible with all SACD and standard CD players for versatile playback
Overview
Experience the evocative and nature-inspired compositions of Faroese composer Sunleif Rasmussen through this award-winning SACD recording, featuring his Symphony No. 1 "Oceanic Days" and Saxophone Concerto "Dem Licht entgegen". Performed by saxophonist Jeanette Balland, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra / DR, and conducted by Hannu Lintu, this world premiere capture highlights Rasmussen's deep connection to the sea and landscape, earning the Nordic Council Music Prize in 2002. It's a compelling listen for those interested in modern classical works that blend innovation with emotional resonance.
Danish Translation - Oversigt
Oplev de evokative og naturinspirerede kompositioner af den færøske komponist Sunleif Rasmussen gennem denne prisvindende SACD-optagelse, der inkluderer hans Symfoni nr. 1 "Oceanic Days" og Saksafonkoncert "Dem Licht entgegen". Fremført af saksafonisten Jeanette Balland, DR's Symfoniorkester og dirigeret af Hannu Lintu, fanger denne verdenspremiere Rasmussens dybe forbindelse til havet og landskabet, hvilket vandt Nordic Council Music Prize i 2002. Det er en fascinerende lytteroplevelse for dem, der er interesseret i moderne klassiske værker, der blandar innovation med følelsesmæssig resonans.
Product Features
Format and Dimensions
- Hybrid SACD format, offering superior audio quality in both stereo and multichannel, with standard CD compatibility for broad accessibility.
Duration and Track Count
- Total runtime of 61:57 minutes, providing an immersive journey through Rasmussen's symphonic and concerto styles.
- Features 6 tracks, each representing distinct movements for easy navigation and focused listening.
Audio Quality and Compatibility
- High-resolution audio with hybrid multichannel capabilities, ensuring a vivid and spatial sound experience that captures the orchestra's full dynamic range.
- Plays on all SACD players and standard CD devices, making it ideal for both audiophiles and casual listeners.
Interesting Facts
Sunleif Rasmussen, born in 1961 on the Faroe Islands, draws inspiration from natural phenomena like the ocean waves of his native fishing village, as seen in his Symphony No. 1 "Oceanic Days", which won the Nordic Council Music Prize in 2002 for its innovative fusion of traditional and contemporary elements. This recording marks the world premiere of both works, showcasing Rasmussen's evolving style that blends Nordic minimalism with expressive lyricism. Conductor Hannu Lintu, a prominent Finnish maestro, brings his extensive experience to the performance; he studied conducting with Jorma Panula at the Sibelius Academy and has guest-conducted major orchestras worldwide, including the Cincinnati Symphony and Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, emphasizing his role in promoting contemporary music . His leadership here enhances the concerto's soloist interplay with Jeanette Balland, whose saxophone performance adds a poignant, light-seeking narrative to "Dem Licht entgegen".
Danish Translation - Interessante Fakta
Sunleif Rasmussen, født i 1961 på Færøerne, henter inspiration fra naturlige fænomener som havbølgerne i hans hjemstavns fiskerleje, som set i hans Symfoni nr. 1 "Oceanic Days", der vandt Nordic Council Music Prize i 2002 for sin innovative blanding af traditionelle og samtidige elementer. Denne optagelse markerer verdenspremieren på begge værker og fremhæver Rasmussens udviklende stil, der blander nordisk minimalisme med udtryksfuld lyrisk. Dirigenten Hannu Lintu, en fremtrædende finsk mester, bringer sin omfattende erfaring til forestillingen; han studerede dirigering hos Jorma Panula ved Sibelius-Akademiet og har gæstet dirigeret store orkestre verden over, herunder Cincinnati Symphony og Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, og understreger dermed hans rolle i at fremme nutidig musik. Hans ledelse her forbedrer koncertens solistiske interaktion med Jeanette Balland, hvis saksafon-præstation tilføjer en rørende, lyssøgende fortælling til "Dem Licht entgegen".
Track Listing
- Symphony No. 1 "Oceanic Days": I. Tranquillo - 18:45
- Symphony No. 1 "Oceanic Days": II. Largo - 10:59
- Symphony No. 1 "Oceanic Days": III. Cantabile - 11:41
- Saxophone Concerto "Dem Licht entgegen": I. Agitato - 6:27
- Saxophone Concerto "Dem Licht entgegen": II. Cantabile - 3:57
- Saxophone Concerto "Dem Licht entgegen": III. Allegro con brio & IV. Allegro con brio - 6:51 & 3:17 (Note: Tracks 3 and 4 of the concerto are combined in the listing, total 10:08 for movements III and IV, but listed as one track in some sources; based on provided timing, it's 6:51 for the combined final movements)
Publishers
Published by Dacapo Records, distributed by MVD Music and Video Distribution GmbH. Cover image by Denise Burt. For more information on works and composers, visit www.dacapo-records.dk. All rights reserved under catalog number 6.220506.
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