Nordic Sounds 2

Hogeschool koorzang en -werken. Wat een prachtig opgenomen SuperAudio CD. Uit de kunst! (...) Spatgelijk en spatzuiver.

Nordic Sounds 2 is thrilling because it features Peter Dijkstra conducting the superb Swedish Radio Choir in a dizzyingly eclectic program of folk music and contemporary choral works from each of the Nordic countries. (...) The contemporary works are daring and push all the boundaries of choral music, but each piece is absolutely accessible. (...) To say the performance of the Swedish Radio Choir is superb is an understatement. (...) The Channel Classics engineers make some consistently excellent recordings and Nordic Voices 2 is one of their best. (...)You must get this album if you care about state-of-the-choral-art music and performances.

The timbral and rhythmic precision of he performances does not prevent the singing from projecting a genuinely human warmth. The choir is res[ponsive to the wide variety of styles represented here; one senses the singers’ enjoyment. (...) this SACD sounds very good indeed.

Er bestaan weinig grotere genoegens dan samen zingen. Goede koren zoals het Zweeds Radio Koor zijn in staat die bescheiden extase ook voor luisteraars te ontsluiten. (…)

Hoe zeer hij (Peter Dijkstra) zijn koor inspireert tot grootse daden, is ook weer te horen op Nordic Sounds 2, een nieuwe verzameling prachtige koorwerken van Zweedse componisten, aangevuld met een verdwaalde Deen en Fin. (...) ontroerende muziek (...) uitersten van vocale beheersing.

deliciously intoxicating in its varied and vivacious performances, the 33-member Swedish Radio Choir in glorious form supported by a finely-honed surround sound cloud that presents them in the very best light. An easy choice for choral aficionados, and others like it as well.

The program comes to its magical end with an absolutely stunning rendition of Anders Hillborg’s shimmering, wordless Muoayiyaoum...Their peerless technical perfection, interpretive acumen, and incredible vocal versatility make this choir - and this release - extra-special. And, ah, the SOUND! (...)