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Sorensen: Concertos / Andsnes, Frost, Helseth
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Sorensen: Concertos / Andsnes, Frost, Helseth

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Composer
SORENSEN, BENT
Artist
Andsnes, Frost, Helseth, Skalstad
Format
CD
Label
Dacapo Classical
Released
Mar 20, 2020
Catalog #
8226095
UPC
636943609521

About

Bent Sørensen’s distinctive music thrives on the intangible, from atmospheres and feelings to memories and dreams. This recording assembles three recent concertos from the Grawemeyer Award-winning composer performed by distinguished Nordic soloists, beginning with a second piano concerto played by its dedicatee and inspiration, Leif Ove Andsnes. Sørensen’s clarinet concerto for Martin Frost is inspired by the scents of Spanish poetry, while his trumpet concerto for Tine Thing Helseth feeds of his constant obsession with the beauty and vulnerability of Venice. Each is highly evocative and filled with Sørensen’s etched beauty.

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REVIEWS:

The Second Piano Concerto, obviously a difficult work to perform, is played by the Norwegian pianist, Leif Ove Andsnes, who proves a highly persuasive exponent. Serenidad (Serenade), for clarinet and orchestra, is sparsely scored. The soloist, Martin Frost, produces a beautifully refined and creamy tone. The Trumpet Concerto was composed with the young charismatic Norwegian, Tine Thing Helseth in mind. She is capable of producing a multitude of colours. The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra adds a transparent accompaniment. The recordings are to Dacapo’s immaculate quality, the release much commended to those looking for cutting-edge contemporary sounds.

– David's Review Corner (David Denton)

Three recent concertos by Bent Sørensen, which are full of attractive, vivid instrumental effects, are brought together by Dacapo Records, all with their dedicatees as the soloists. It may be fundamentally undemanding music, but it is beautifully made.

– The Guardian (UK)

Tracklist 11 tracks

  1. 1 I. Lento lugubre 05:25
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Lento lugubre
    Duration
    05:25
    Composer
    Bent Sørensen
    Performer
    Leif Ove Andsnes
    Ensemble
    Det Norske Kammerorkester
    Conductor
    Per Kristian Skalstad
  2. 2 II. Luminoso - Quasi allegro 04:09
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Luminoso - Quasi allegro
    Duration
    04:09
    Composer
    Bent Sørensen
    Performer
    Leif Ove Andsnes
    Ensemble
    Det Norske Kammerorkester
    Conductor
    Per Kristian Skalstad
  3. 3 III. Lento misterioso 04:18
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Lento misterioso
    Duration
    04:18
    Composer
    Bent Sørensen
    Performer
    Leif Ove Andsnes
    Ensemble
    Det Norske Kammerorkester
    Conductor
    Per Kristian Skalstad
  4. 4 IV. Andante 04:02
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Andante
    Duration
    04:02
    Composer
    Bent Sørensen
    Performer
    Leif Ove Andsnes
    Ensemble
    Det Norske Kammerorkester
    Conductor
    Per Kristian Skalstad
  5. 5 V. Presto 03:56
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Presto
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Bent Sørensen
    Performer
    Leif Ove Andsnes
    Ensemble
    Det Norske Kammerorkester
    Conductor
    Per Kristian Skalstad
  6. 6 I. — 06:03
    Track
    6
    Title
    I. —
    Duration
    06:03
    Composer
    Bent Sørensen
    Performer
    Martin Fröst
    Ensemble
    Danish National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Thomas Søndergård
  7. 7 II. — 05:36
    Track
    7
    Title
    II. —
    Duration
    05:36
    Composer
    Bent Sørensen
    Performer
    Martin Fröst
    Ensemble
    Danish National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Thomas Søndergård
  8. 8 III. — 07:47
    Track
    8
    Title
    III. —
    Duration
    07:47
    Composer
    Bent Sørensen
    Performer
    Martin Fröst
    Ensemble
    Danish National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Thomas Søndergård
  9. 9 I. — 05:42
    Track
    9
    Title
    I. —
    Duration
    05:42
    Composer
    Bent Sørensen
    Performer
    Tine Thing Helseth
    Ensemble
    Det Norske Kammerorkester
    Conductor
    Per Kristian Skalstad
  10. 10 II. — 06:00
    Track
    10
    Title
    II. —
    Duration
    06:00
    Composer
    Bent Sørensen
    Performer
    Tine Thing Helseth
    Ensemble
    Det Norske Kammerorkester
    Conductor
    Per Kristian Skalstad
  11. 11 III. — 04:01
    Track
    11
    Title
    III. —
    Duration
    04:01
    Composer
    Bent Sørensen
    Performer
    Tine Thing Helseth
    Ensemble
    Det Norske Kammerorkester
    Conductor
    Per Kristian Skalstad