Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Danish composer Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen with "The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen." Released in 2011, this album is a testament to Gudmundsen-Holmgreen's unique compositional style, blending sacred and secular choral works with a touch of the natural world.
The album, performed by the renowned Ars Nova Copenhagen under the direction of Paul Hillier, spans a diverse range of pieces, from the introspective "Prelude in E Minor" to the lively "6 Enkle Danske Sange" (6 Simple Danish Songs). Gudmundsen-Holmgreen's compositions are known for their intricate textures and rhythmic complexity, and this album is no exception.
One of the standout features of this album is the "4 Madrigaler fra Naturens Verden" (4 Madrigals from the Natural World), where Gudmundsen-Holmgreen draws inspiration from the animal kingdom, creating a fascinating blend of music and nature. The album also includes the "Missa alla brevis," showcasing Gudmundsen-Holmgreen's ability to compose both sacred and secular works with equal mastery.
With a duration of over an hour and forty minutes, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Gudmundsen-Holmgreen's musical universe. Whether you're a fan of choral music or simply looking to discover new compositions, "The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen" is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Prelude in E Minor, BuxWV 142Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Pange lingua gloriosi, BuxWV 91Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Herren var Gud, BuxWV 40Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Ecce nunc benedicite Domino, BuxWV 23Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Eksempler (Examples): No. 5, Gammel mand i meditation [Old Man Meditating]Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Accedite gentes, accurite populi, BuxWV 1Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Passacaglia in D Minor, BuxWV 161Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Missa alla brevis, BuxWV 114: KyriePelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Missa alla brevis, BuxWV 114: GloriaPelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Domine, salvum fac regem, BuxWV 18Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
6 Enkle Danske Sange (6 Simple Danish Songs): No. 2, Sovende pige [Sleeping Girl]Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
6 Enkle Danske Sange (6 Simple Danish Songs): No. 3, Min nye kjole [My New Dress]Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
6 Enkle Danske Sange (6 Simple Danish Songs): No. 4, Barn rodkindet [Child Red-cheeked]Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
6 Enkle Danske Sange (6 Simple Danish Songs): No. 5, Digt med ikke [Poem With Not]Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
6 Enkle Danske Sange (6 Simple Danish Songs): No. 6, Det pa billeder [Something in Pictures]Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Konstateringer (Statements): No. 1, Episk tekst: I. —Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Konstateringer (Statements): No. 1, Episk tekst: II. —Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Konstateringer (Statements): No. 1, Episk tekst: III. —Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Konstateringer (Statements): No. 1, Episk tekst: IV. —Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Konstateringer (Statements): No. 1, Episk tekst: V. —Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Konstateringer (Statements): No. 1, Episk tekst: VI. —Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Konstateringer (Statements): No. 2, Konstateringer [Statements]: I. —Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
Konstateringer (Statements): No. 2, Konstateringer [Statements]: II. —Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
3 Stages: No. 1, I gademe (In the Streets)Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
3 Stages: No. 2, I skovene (In the Woods)Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
3 Stages: No. 3, Gader, skove, som bolgerne (Streets, Woods, Like as the Waves)Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
4 Madrigaler fra Naturens Verden: No. 1, Flagermus' ulralyd (Bat's Ultrasound) [4 Madrigals from the Natural World]Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
4 Madrigaler fra Naturens Verden: No. 2, Elefanters oktav (the Octave of Elephants) [4 Madrigals from the Natural World]Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
4 Madrigaler fra Naturens Verden: No. 3, Kohejre (Cattle Egret) [4 Madrigals from the Natural World]Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
4 Madrigaler fra Naturens Verden: No. 4, Komet (Comet) [4 Madrigals from the Natural World]Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Ars Nova Copenhagen, Paul Hillier
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