Kontrapunkt Sale
Kontrapunkt (the Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and also German word for counterpoint) is a Danish classical music record label based in Klampenborg and founded in 1987. The label is owned by Steeplechase Records, the Danish jazz label.
The label has made the first recordings of many major works by Danish composers, including the first recordings of Ib Nørholm's symphonies in 1993.
Discover works by Saint-Saëns, Nørholm, Bach and more; as well as performances by the Danish Saxophone Quartet, Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, and more!
Shop the sale now before it ends at 9:00am ET, Tuesday, July 21st, 2026.
190 products
Early Works For 1, 2 & 3 Flute
Kontrapunkt
CD · 2 discs
$41.99
Apr 15, 1997
Friedrich Kuhlau wrote numerous works for flutes, many of which remained to this date “popular” repertoire among professional and amateur performers. In 19XX Danish leading flautist Toke Lund Christiansen recorded the firstof his Kuhlau series “Works for 3 and 4 flutes” (32050) with his famous Kuhlau Quartet. On this his fifth Kuhlau release, Toke Lund Christiansen presents a collection of rarely heard of works by the master of flute music .
Opera Arias
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Jan 15, 1997
Elisabeth Meyer-Topsøe’s debut CD (KPT 32156) was Editor’s Choice in Gramophone (Jan. 94).
“An impressive new soprano” (Gramophone)
“Here is a discovery, perhaps the most promising Jugendlich-Dramatische soprano to burst on the scene since Studer…a burgeoning talent with almost limitless possibilities…” (Alan Blyth, Gramophone)
Musique de chambre
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Mar 15, 1996
Since its foundation in 1991, the Danish Chamber Players which consist of leading instrumentalists of younger generation have been giving numerous concerts throughout Denmark and abroad.
On their first recording for Kontrapunkt, the Players chose the intriguing works by Martinu including the premiere recording of RONDI.
Complete Chamber Music With Ba
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Feb 15, 1996
One of the most unusual combination of instruments in Mozart compositions, the basset horn trio are played here by the members of Odense Symphony Orchestra with whom Kontrapunkt has produced complete series of Carl Nielsen symphonies and Ib Nørholm symphonies.
Works For Organ
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Jan 15, 1996
Two of the most original contemporary composers Gubaidulina and Górecki wrote a number of intriguing pieces which evolve around organ.
Denmark’s leading organist Jens E. Christensen has quite a few releases on Kontrapunkt including highly acclaimed “Iberian Organ Music” (32035) and “J.S. Bach/Orgelbüchlein” (32136/7).
The Treasure of Faith
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Nov 15, 1995
The First Bass of the Royal Opera Aage Haugland marked the 100th appearance at New York’s Metropolitan Opera a few years ago. He performs all major cities’ opera houses with prominent conductors e.g. Ozawa, Abbado, Solti, Maazel a.o.
Here on his second CD on Kontrapunkt. Haugland accompanied by Jens E. Christensen sings and recites hymns by the famous 18th century Danish poet H.A. Brorson.
Trio Op.15, Spell, Letters of
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Nov 15, 1995
Per Nørgård is arguably the most celebrated Danish composer today, who is the recipient of the prestigious Sonning Prize this year.
Nørgård’s works have been the important part of the repertoire of LINensemble (whose very name was taken from Nørgård’s trio work “LIN”). This CD is a culmination of the long-standing close collaboration between the composer and the ensemble.
Works For Cello And Piano
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Nov 15, 1995
The Dinitzen-Westenholz duo started their collaboration three years ago. Their first CD Kontrapunkt 32172 “R. Strauss/Brahms/Schumann” enjoyed public and critical acclaim. For their second recording they concentrated on the works by Fauré which enhanced Dinitzen’s elegant and simple style with rich sonority attentively accompanied by Westenholz.
Complete Piano Works
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Nov 15, 1995
Piano works by Charles Griffes (1883-1920) have not been recorded by many, in spite of their striking beauty and strength. Denmark’s leading pianist Poul Rosenbaum who specialises in performing contemporary works interprets here all solo piano works by this great American composer.
Rosenbaum studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and the Juilliard School. He made his debut in New York in 1978.
Complete Chamber Music With Fl
Kontrapunkt
CD · 2 discs
$41.99
Oct 15, 1995
For Denmark’s leading flautist Toke Lund Christiansen, French flute music has become a major part of his repertoire. His earlier releases include “Jacques Ibert: Chamber Music With Flute” (32202) and “La Flute Parisienne” (32186). Christiansen’s outstanding technique and delicate musicality suit Roussel perfectly.
This release is the first complete collection of Roussel’s flute music in the chamber settings.
Le Fameux Corsaire
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Oct 15, 1995
Bach’s contemporary German lute virtuoso and composer Weiss left a huge literature for lute.
Lutenist Viggo Mangor has studied his instrument and music at the Royal Academy of Music in Copenhagen and at the Schola Cantorum in Basel.
Unlike most of the early music instruments which are copies of the original instruments, the lute recorded here is the 17th century original piece.
Works For Cello And Piano
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Sep 15, 1995
Following the highly successful CD of Sofia Gubaidulina’s cello works (32176), Henrik Brendstrup one of Europe’s best cellists of the younger generation recorded here a collection of cello works by the three representative composers from Eastern Europe. His new partner on piano is a young Gislinge who only two years after her debut has already established herself as one of the leading soloists in Europe.
The Last Virtuoso
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Sep 15, 1995
Young Danish composer Lars Klit (b. 1965) was commissioned to write an opera suited for an alternative opera company called Den Anden Opera (The Other Opera) which has a small “opera house” in the central part of Copenhagen. It is “the other” opera than the traditional establishment of the Royal Opera House.
The work is played by five singers and a small chamber ensemble including electric guitar. It turned out to be a huge success right from the premier appealing to a wide range of audiences from the traditional opera lovers to the young rock’n rollers.
Chamber Music
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Aug 15, 1995
Kontrapunkt has been devoting large part of its catalogue to Danish composers known as well as less known to the international audiences.
P. E. Lange-Müller (1850-1926) was one of the leading late Romantic composers whose main part of works were songs and state music. Though the list of chamber music is relatively short, they are true gems. Albumsblade for string quartet is a recent discovery and is world premier recording.
Piano Concertos No. 9 & 25, Ro
Kontrapunkt
CD · 1 disc
$22.99
Aug 15, 1995
One of Europe’s most sought after pianist Homero Francesch (b. 1947 in Montevideo, Uruguay) has made a series of recordings for Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft for which he was awarded the Deutscher Schallplattenpreis of 1978.
In 1991 Francesch performed all of Mozart’s sonatas in several recitals and recorded them for Kontrapunkt (KPT 32092/96). In the same year he also performed and recorded all 27 piano concertos with Orchestre Philharmonic de Nice for Kontrapunkt.