The Norwegian Girls’ Choir and pianist Tord Gustavsen combine their talents in a program of popular and cherished Christmas carols, leading the audience from quiet melancholy to expressive improvisations and sparkling, ecstatic moments.
Anne Karin Sundal-Ask directs the performances with attention to each individual singer and to the distinctive sound of the choir as a whole. Through their warm musical presence, Gustavsen and these radiant young voices appeal to our heart.
Norwegian Girls’ Choir (Det Norske Jentekor)
Todd Gustavsen, Piano
Anne Karin Sundal-Ask, Conductor
Tracklist
Total time: 00:57:09
Additional information
| Label | |
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| SKU | 2L164 |
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| Digital Converters | Horus, Merging Technologies |
| Editing Software | Pyramix, Merging Technologies |
| Mastering Engineer | Morten Lindberg |
| Microphones | DPA |
| Notes | NativeDSD Higher Rates Program: Stereo DSD 512 created by Tom Caulfield |
| Original Recording Format | |
| Producer | Morten Lindberg |
| Recording Engineer | Morten Lindberg |
| Recording location | Uranienborg Church, Norway (Feb 2020) |
| Recording Type & Bit Rate | DXD |
| Release Date | November 12, 2020 |
Press reviews
Audio Magazine
Stille Grender features the Norwegian Girls Choir, under the direction of Anne Karin Sundal Ask, singing traditional and popular Christmas hymns.
Accompanied by pianist Tord Gustavsen, the album features holiday music that ranges from lively and ecstatic to musical moments that are calm, melancholy, and poignant.
1 review for Stille Grender – Christmas Carols
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2L recording quality is always a given- Excellent. With this recording, I can hear a passion and professionalism in the girls singing to a level I’ve never hear prior. Everyone in the production took this seriously and this is reflected in a beautiful sounding album.
Jon Dennerlein (verified owner) –