Classical and Choral Music in Norway

Classical and choral music in Norway has a long and rich history. It was in the 1600s when classical music in Bergen; Trondheim and Oslo had their own respective city musicians. Later on, in the 18th century, chamber music started to grow in popularity. The genre grew steadily in these cities at this time. They […]

Interview: Till Brönner about his very intimate Christmas album “Christmas”

Slowly the first Christmas markets are opening, it’s getting cold outside, the nights are getting longer again. After two years of pandemic-related restrictions, the run-up to Christmas is a little more familiar than in previous years. Till Brönner’s very intimate Christmas album “Christmas” was created in the middle of this very pandemic time and conveys […]

Annar Follesø recreates more of Ole Bull´s lost work with Stages of Life

Annar Follesø and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra perform the rare work of Ole Bull. With Annar on violin leading the orchestra along a composition that has never been heard since the death of Bull himself. This album is the sequel to their 2010 rendition of Bull´s work. What could be most interestingly stated about this […]

New Releases: Discovering Nordic Soundscapes

This month we are delving into new Nordic soundscapes with 2l Recordings. The Norwegian label is releasing two new albums on Pure Audio Blu-Ray. The first is ‘Veneliti’ by Oslo Kammerkor. In 2017 2l founder and engineer Morten Lindberg recorded it with the chamber choir in the sacral atmosphere of Ris Church. The second album […]