Segerstam In Aarhus

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Danacord
Release Date
September 5, 2025
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Ludwig van Beethoven, Anton Bruckner, Rued Langgaard, Bedrich Smetana
    • PERFORMER
      Aarhus Symphony Orchestra
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      September 05, 2025
    • UPC
      5709499941447
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      DACOCD941-944
    • LABEL
      Danacord
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      4
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Allegro moderato

      Composer: Anton Bruckner

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    2. II. Adagio. Sehr feierlich und sehr langsam

      Composer: Anton Bruckner

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    3. III. Scherzo: Sehr schnell

      Composer: Anton Bruckner

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    4. IV. Finale: Bewegt, doch nicht schnell

      Composer: Anton Bruckner

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    5. I. Bewegt, nicht zu schnell

      Composer: Anton Bruckner

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    6. II. Andante quasi allegretto

      Composer: Anton Bruckner

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    7. III. Scherzo: Bewegt

      Composer: Anton Bruckner

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    8. IV. Finale: Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell

      Composer: Anton Bruckner

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    9. No. 1. Vyšehrad (The High Castle)

      Composer: Bedřich Smetana

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    10. No. 2. Vltava (Moldau)

      Composer: Bedřich Smetana

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    11. No. 3. Šárka

      Composer: Bedřich Smetana

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    12. Lento misterioso - Fiero pesante preciso -

      Composer: Rued Langgaard

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    13. Florido -

      Composer: Rued Langgaard

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    14. Pesante -

      Composer: Rued Langgaard

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    15. Coda: Sonate con variazioni: Fiero pesante - Andante

      Composer: Rued Langgaard

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    16. I. Awakening of Cheerful Feelings Upon Arrival in the Country: Allegro ma non troppo

      Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    17. II. Scene by the Brook: Andante molto mosso

      Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    18. III. Merry Gathering of Country Folk: Allegro

      Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    19. IV. Thunderstorm: Allegro

      Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam

    20. V. Shepherd's Song: Happy and Thankful Feelings after the Storm: Allegretto

      Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

      Ensemble: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

      Conductor: Leif Segerstam


Music is NOT that which sounds. Music is WHY that which sounds, sounds like it sounds - WHEN it sounds. The above quote by legendary Finnish conductor and larger-than-life composer Leif Segerstam neatly and - in typical Segerstam fashion - cryptically summarizes his philosophy on music, as wells as his unique approach to why music matters. It was felt by and intrigued anyone who was lucky enough to work with him, and it fuelled every aspect of his work in Aarhus, first as principal guest conductor (2018-21) and later honorary conductor (2021-22) for the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra. It is also evident in the recordings you have before you, the last ones made before his passing in October 2024. "This man has more music in his little finger than many conductors have in their whole body" is a popular quote by one of the orchestra's musicians, and it aptly describes the feelings of electricity and passion that ran through rehearsals with Leif. There is no doubt that music was everything - and in everything - of Segerstam's life.