The Danish String Quartet: Wood Works – A Nordic Folk Music Exploration on CD

Product Details

Creative Title

• Title: "The Danish String Quartet: Wood Works – Timeless Nordic Folk Melodies Reimagined"
• Format: CD, Album
• UPC: 636943608128 (Bolded as per instructions)
• Label: Dacapo Records
• Catalog Number: 8.226081
• Release Date: May 2014
• Genre: Classical, Folk, World, & Country

Overview

English Overview

Experience the soulful essence of Nordic folk music through the lens of a modern string quartet in this album by The Danish String Quartet. Featuring arranged favorites like "Ye Honest Bridal Couple" and "Sønderho Bridal Trilogy," the CD captures the duo, trio, and solo melodies of traditional Scandinavian tunes, reinterpreted with warmth and authenticity. Performed by violinists Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen and Frederik Øland, violist Asbjørn Nørgaard, and cellist Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin, the music flows like rivers through wooden instruments, blending cultural heritage with creative innovation. Spanning 49:27 minutes, this release is a heartfelt nod to shared folk traditions, inviting listeners to connect with themes of community, nature, and emotional depth in a way that's both accessible and profound.

Product Features

Format & Compatibility

• Format: Standard CD, compatible with all CD players for easy playback
• Duration: Total running time of 49:27 minutes
• Audio Quality: DDD digital recording, delivering high-fidelity sound with natural dynamics and clarity

Performance Details

• Ensemble: The Danish String QuartetGuest Musician: Mads La Cour – Flugelhorn (on track 7, "Five Sheep, Four Goats")
  • Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen – Violin
  • Frederik Øland – Violin
  • Asbjørn Nørgaard – Viola
  • Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin – Cello
• Recording Information: Captured in September 2013 at the Kirsten Kjær Museum in Frøstrup, Denmark, with engineering by Sebastian Eskildsen and mastering by Preben Iwan

Interesting Facts

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• Folk Music Heritage: Drawing from regional Scandinavian traditions, the album borrows melodies like the Sønderho Bridal Trilogy, which have been passed down through generations, reflecting the communal and adaptive nature of folk music that emphasizes shared cultural stories and emotional resonance.
• Arranger's Insight: The quartet's arrangements, including inputs from Nikolaj Busk on one track, showcase how modern classical musicians reinterpret historical tunes, preserving their rustic charm while adding layered harmonies, highlighting the timeless appeal of Nordic folklore in contemporary settings.
• Cultural and Spiritual Depth: Many of these tunes originate from rural dances and songs, symbolizing life's cycles, such as weddings and seasonal changes, which connect listeners to themes of community and nature, fostering a spiritually uplifting experience.
• Recording Note: The live acoustic setting at the Kirsten Kjær Museum adds an intimate, authentic feel, capturing the group's passion for folk traditions and their evolution from The Young Danish String Quartet, underscoring a dedication to musical longevity and cultural exchange.

Track Listing

1. Ye Honest Bridal Couple / Sønderho Bridal Trilogy - Part I – 5:10
2. Sekstur from Vendsyssel / The Peat Dance – 4:02
3. Vigstamoin – 3:20
4. Waltz after Lasse in Lyby – 4:42
5. Ribers #8 – 2:59
6. Sønderho Bridal Trilogy - Part II – 3:10
7. Five Sheep, Four Goats – 4:30 (Includes flugelhorn by Mads La Cour)
8. O Fredrik, O Fredrik – 4:15
9. Ack Värmeland, du sköna – 3:16
10. Easter Sunday / Polsk after Rasmus Storm – 4:23
11. Jässpodspolska – 2:54
12. Old Reinlender from Sønndala – 3:06
13. Sønderho Bridal Trilogy - Part III – 3:40

Total Time: 49:27 minutes

Publishers

• Published by: Dacapo Records, a label under Dacapo Records AS
• Production Details: Phonographic and copyright by Dacapo Records, 2014; distributed by NGL Naxos Global Logistics GmbH; recorded in Denmark with high-quality digital technology; for more details, visit www.dacapo-records.dk

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