Wilhelmina Smith - Per Nørgård & Poul Ruders: Works for Solo Cello (2021)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 256 Mb | Total time: 62:11 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Ondine | # ODE 1381-2 | Recorded: 2019
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 256 Mb | Total time: 62:11 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Ondine | # ODE 1381-2 | Recorded: 2019
Cellist Wilhelmina Smiths second album release on Ondine continues exploring contemporary Nordic repertoire for solo cello. In her new album Smith has focus on Danish contemporary composers, Per Nørgård (b. 1932) and Poul Ruders (b. 1949). Both Nørgård and Ruders are known for their large-scale orchestral works. Nørgård, in particular, is known for his eight symphonies and has been hailed by many as one of the greatest living symphonists. It is therefore intriguing to look closer to his two very early lyrical solo cello sonatas, early masterpieces written just before completing his 1st Symphony.