Leif Ove Andsnes, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Edward Gar
Release Date: 28 February 2020
Label: Simax
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 7033662013753
Genres: Classical Orchestral
Description
Leif Ove Andsnes and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra pay tribute to the prolific Norwegian composer Ketil Hvoslef. Three works for orchestra, headed by the outstanding piano concerto, comprises a grand album celebrating the composer's 80th anniversary.
Throughout his career, Hvoslef has had a close relation to the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra with numerous commissions and premiere performances. When describing Andsnes' playing, Hvoslef says: "He is so clear and plays so precisely. And my music is dependent on extreme precision. It is almost manic – and I can't do anything about that. So, I could never have found anyone better than him to play it! He understands how necessary precision is. That perhaps sounds prosaic to others, but for me it means a great deal."
When Gullberg Jensen took over as Chief Conductor for Norddeutsche Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester in 2009, he wanted to 'bring something from home' – resulting in 'Ein Traumspiel'. The orchestral work 'Barabbas – opera
without singers', is rooted in the opera by the same name, with excerpts of the opera libretto displayed on a text machine placed over the podium.
With his commanding technique and searching interpretations, the celebrated Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes has won international acclaim, playing concertos and recitals in the world's leading concert halls and with its foremost orchestras, while building an esteemed and extensive discography.
The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra is a Norwegian national orchestra and one of the oldest in the world, dating back to 1765. It is held in high regard internationally through their extensive touring, recordings and streaming service Bergenphilive, as well as international commissions. On this album they are led by their Chief Conductor Edward Gardner, Juanjo Mena and Eivind Gullberg Jensen.
Tracklisting
Jonas Batstrand, Jorn Fossheim
Tone Kummervold
Per Kristian Skalstad, Telemark Chamber Orchestra
Ketil Bjornstad
Marius Neset, Leif Ove Andsnes
The Norwegian National Opera Chorus and Orchestra, Terje Boye Hansen
Bjorn Sagstad & Ila Brass Band
Yngve Slettholm
Yoichi Sugiyama
David Rabinovich
Badische Staatskapelle, Georg Fritzsch
Badische Staatskapelle, Georg Fritzsch
Badische Staatskapelle, Georg Fritzsch
Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Nir Kabaretti
Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, Peter Szilvay, Aage Richard Meyer, Cam Kjoll, Ruth Potter
Joshua Bell
