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The Percussion Universe of Axel Borup-Jørgensen

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Composer
BORUP-JORGENSEN, AXEL
Artist
Mortensen, Petri, Frederiksen
Format
SACD
Discs
1
Label
OUR Recordings
Released
Sep 09, 2014
Catalog #
6220608
UPC
747313160860

About

Axel Borup-Jørgensen (1924-2012) was a meticulous modernist who followed his own distinctive path. His works exude distinctive and intense nature mysticism. The five works presented here – including three world premiere recordings – span the most important period of the composer’s artistic development, from Music for percussion and viola, op. 18 (1956) to his cathartic Periphrasis, op. 156, (first version, 1977) and all feature the full array of percussion instruments found in 20th c. music, bringing Borup-Jørgensen’s exquisitely crafted sound universe to life. Standing at the center of this universe is Gert Mortensen, one of the world’s leading scholars and performers of music for percussion. Mortensen’s ensemble partners, representing some of Denmark’s greatest musicians, including the incomparable Michala Petri (recorder), Tim Frederiksen (viola), The Percurama Percussion Ensemble, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet and his regular duo partner, Prof. Qiao Jia Jia (Duo Crossfire), ably match Mr. Mortensen’s artistry.

Tracklist 5 tracks

  1. 1 Solo, Op. 88 13:38
    Track
    1
    Title
    Solo, Op. 88
    Duration
    13:38
    Composer
    Axel Borup-Jørgensen
    Performer
    Gert Mortensen
  2. 2 Music for Percussion and Viola, Op. 18 12:29
    Track
    2
    Title
    Music for Percussion and Viola, Op. 18
    Duration
    12:29
    Composer
    Axel Borup-Jørgensen
    Performer
    Tim Frederiksen
    Ensemble
    Percurama Percussion Ensemble
    Conductor
    Gert Mortensen
  3. 3 La Primavera, Op. 97 20:40
    Track
    3
    Title
    La Primavera, Op. 97
    Duration
    20:40
    Composer
    Axel Borup-Jørgensen
    Ensemble
    Duo Crossfire
  4. 4 Periphrasis, Op. 156 11:17
    Track
    4
    Title
    Periphrasis, Op. 156
    Duration
    11:17
    Composer
    Axel Borup-Jørgensen
    Performer
    Michala Petri, Gert Mortensen
  5. 5 Winter Music, Op. 113:1 14:09
    Track
    5
    Title
    Winter Music, Op. 113:1
    Duration
    14:09
    Composer
    Axel Borup-Jørgensen
    Performer
    Gert Mortensen
    Ensemble
    Danish National Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet