Frøy Aagre

Frøy Aagre, Schola Cantorum, Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl – Gloria (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 10:28 minutes | 170 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © 2L

Gloria in Excelsis Deo – the song of the angels announcing Christ’s birth – given here in a powerful version, simple and beautiful, for choir and saxophone by Norwegian composer Frøy Aagre. At times deeply meditative, at times sparkling with energy, this is a Gloria with roots in both the classical and jazz traditions. Frøy Aagre and the choir Schola Cantorum with their conductor Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl are all artists who make a point of trying to communicate directly with an audience. In this audio production from 2L, the listener seems to be among the players. This makes for a very special listening experience – you are captivated by the music’s vitality and calm in Uranienborg Church, and by Frøy Aagre’s expressive saxophone that provides the linear storytelling impetus to the music.
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