Arctic Philharmonic & Christian Lindberg – Olsen: Symphony No. 1 – Trombone Concerto – Asgaardsreien (2011/2023) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Arctic Philharmonic & Christian Lindberg – Olsen: Symphony No. 1 – Trombone Concerto – Asgaardsreien (2011/2023)
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The colourful music of fascinating composer Ole Olsen is portrayed here in the first recording by what must surely be the northernmost of symphony orchestras, the Arctic Philharmonic. The orchestra’s flamboyant chief conductor, Christian Lindberg, also appears as virtuoso trombone soloist on the world premiere of Olsen’s Concerto for Tenor Trombone and Orchestra, written in 1886. A contemporary of Grieg and Svendsen, Olsen regarded himself as holding third place among Norway’s musical elite.

“Four Stars … (the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra is) a fine sounding ensemble with textured strings, luminous woodwinds, tight brass and admirable subtlety across all sections. Lindberg nails the tricky contrasts and nuances … a worthy revival, very well executed.”
– Classic FM

“… these recognizably Norwegian works offer plenty of appealing inspiration … (Asgaardsreien) is the highlight of the disc. Its 10 minutes pass by in a blur of colour and excitement and its conclusion is thrilling. The Trombone Concerto is so pleasant that you may forget that you are listening to a trombone concerto … the performances here are excelle

Tracklist:
1-1. Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra – Asgardsreien, Op. 10 (10:38)
1-2. Christian Lindberg – I. Allegro moderato (04:00)
1-3. Christian Lindberg – II. Molto andante (03:10)
1-4. Christian Lindberg – III. Allegro moderato (07:09)
1-5. Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra – I. Allegro maestoso (08:59)
1-6. Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra – II. Scherzo (07:31)
1-7. Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra – III. Andante (08:32)
1-8. Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra – IV. Finale. Andante quasi adagio – Allegro assai (12:53)

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