Guðmundsson: The Gospel of Mary / Norbakken, Áskelsson, Århus Sinfonietta

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Dacapo Classical
Release Date
April 28, 2023
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Hugi Gudmundsson
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Arhus Sinfonietta
    • PERFORMER
      Schola Cantorum, Berit Norbakken
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      April 28, 2023
    • UPC
      747313693627
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8224736
    • LABEL
      Dacapo Classical
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Choral
    Works ⌄

    1. Meditation I

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    2. Praeludium

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    3. Presentation

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    4. Gospel Text I

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Performer: Berit Norbakken

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    5. Chorale I

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    6. Meditation II

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    7. Aria I: Seeking God

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Performer: Berit Norbakken

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    8. Meditation III

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    9. Gospel Text II

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Performer: Berit Norbakken

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    10. Meditation IV

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    11. Chorale II

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    12. Gospel Text III

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    13. Gospel Text IV

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Performer: Berit Norbakken

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    14. Meditation V

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    15. Aria II: To the Soul That Seeth

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Performer: Berit Norbakken

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    16. Gospel Text V

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Performer: Berit Norbakken

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    17. Chorale III

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    18. Gospel Text VI

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson

    19. Postludium

      Composer: Hugi Guðmundsson

      Ensemble: Schola Cantorum Reykjavicensis, Århus Sinfonietta

      Performer: Berit Norbakken

      Conductor: Hörður Áskelsson


The Icelandic composer Hugi Guðmundsson has penned a new oratorio infused with religious themes, featuring an ensemble of orchestra, choir, and soloists. The Gospel of Mary draws inspiration from a long-forgotten gospel written in the early centuries after Christ's birth, which challenges the established narrative surrounding the role of Mary Magdalene in Christianity. This deeply moving oratorio dares to challenge established norms by portraying Mary Magdalene as an apostle on par with her male counterparts.