The Norwegian vocal ensemble Edvard Grieg Kor is the resident a cappella ensemble at Troldhaugen, the home of Edvard Grieg. Displaying versatility across all musical genres, they perform regularly with Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and also form the core of the Chorus for Bergen National Opera. They have had numerous works and arrangements written specially for them by leading composers including Jonathan Rathbone, and David Lang, both of whom are represented here on this the choir's debut recording. Greig's Fire Salmer, (Four Psalms) after Norwegian folk tunes (his final opus) and his shorter Ave Maris Stella (performed here in an a cappella arrangement made by the composer) are two rare examples of religion in Greig's output. Works by fellow Norwegian composers Ole Bull and Agathe Backer Grondahl, and a sensational and virtuosic arrangement of Greig's Holberg Suite complete the programme.

Tracklist:

4 Psalms, Op. 74: No. 1, Hvad Est Du Dog Skjøn
4 Psalms, Op. 74: No. 2, Guds Søn Har Gjort Mig Fri
4 Psalms, Op. 74: No. 3, Jesus Kristus Er Opfaren
4 Psalms, Op. 74: No. 4, I Himmelen
Sæterjentens Søndag (Arr. P. Robinson For Alto & Mixed Chorus)
Jeg Lagde Mig Så Sildig (Arr. P. Robinson For Mixed Chorus)
Aftnen Er Stille, Op. 3 No. 1 (Arr. P. Robinson For Mixed Chorus)
Last Spring
Ave Maris Stella, Eg 150 (Version For Mixed Chorus)
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 (Arr. J. Rathbone For Mixed Chorus): I. Præludium
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 (Arr. J. Rathbone For Mixed Chorus): II. Sarabande
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 (Arr. J. Rathbone For Mixed Chorus): III. Gavotte
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 (Arr. J. Rathbone For Mixed Chorus): IV. Air
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 (Arr. J. Rathbone For Mixed Chorus): V. Rigaudon

UPC: 095115523223
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 5.3.19
Format: CD

Bull / Kor / Skrede - Edvard Grieg Kor Sings Grieg (CD)