Tegnér & Nordqvist: Sång, Vår Sång!
) | Label: BIS Catalog: BIS-2237 Format: SACD DANDERYDS VOKALENSEMBLE WINLAND STENHAMMARKVARTETTEN LINDGREN OLUND KARLSSON, IDA FALK WINLANDThe songs of Alice Tegner and Gustaf Nordqvist have been sung and loved by generations of Swedish people, particularly children. Tegner’s songs for children were published into a series which made its way into many schools and homes across Sweden. A lesser-known genre of the two composers is focused on in this new release: music for mixed choir. Both composers held important choral positions, Tegner composing for and leading a chapel choir, and Nordqvist enjoying a respected position in the capitol. Danderyds Vokalensemble was founded in 2008 with the purpose of attracting some of the best singers, and performing music from all eras. The ensemble has recorded several major works, ranging from early Renaissance music to contemporary composers.  Price: $28.98 |