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in folk style - TrondheimSolistene

in folk style - TrondheimSolistene

2L  2L-068-SABD (2 discs)

Stereo/Multichannel Hybrid

Classical


Edvard Grieg: Suite "From Holberg's Time" Op. 40; Two Nordic Melodies Op. 63, Emilia Amper: Abrégé, Gjermund Larsen: Diplom

TrondheimSolistene


In Nordic Melodies we find Grieg in passionate play with folk songs. The work sparkles with harmonies and expression, developing a whole story from just a few short stanzas. The Holberg Suite, loved for its beauty and feared for its challenges, is a fusion of European musical tradition and a genuine Norwegian sound palette. The Trondheim Soloists follow up with two brilliant soloists, Emilia Amper on nyckelharpa and Gjermund Larsen on fiddle, in newly commissioned music characterized by the same energy and tenderness. Wild nature and Nordic light are essential elements of the folk style. This lies at the core of the Trondheim Soloist's soul, a meeting between the musical playfulness and passion.

The Trondheim Soloists are regarded one of the top chamber orchestras in the world. Their DIVERTIMENTI was also nominated for the 51st GRAMMY Awards as "Best Small Ensemble", "Best Engineered Album" and "Best Surround Sound Album" in 2008. Now IN FOLK STYLE sets a new standard for the performance of Edvard Grieg's "Suite From Holberg's Time" with the intense musical details revealed in this most spectacular surround sound recording ever made.

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  • 2.0 LPCM 24bit/192kHz
  • 5.1 DTS HD MA 24bit/192kHz
  • 7.1 DTS HD MA 24bit/96kHz
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Review by John Broggio - June 12, 2010

Once again, 2L have issued a superlative disc.

The Grieg contributions to the disc are presented very winningly indeed, so much so that comparisons to Grieg: Holberg Suite, Music for Strings - Ruud are very difficult to make as the tempo choices are frequently very similar indeed. The differences in hearing that a listener experiences are primarily down to the size of ensemble used. On BIS, we have a full string section of a symphony orchestra whereas here it is a chamber grouping of less than 20 players! The reduced forces provides for greater clarity and a seeming greater nimbleness (although close listening reveals this to be perception rather than reality) which is very infectious. The downside to such clarity and lightness of touch is that a certain gravitas and patina of sound is missing in comparison to the Bergen version - sample both and then choose, neither account will disappoint. In many ways, providing money is not too much of a consideration, neither set of fill-ups should be missed as these are both superlative discs.

Abrege is a folk suite for nyckelharpa and string orchestra, a modern day folk composition that has been transcribed for the nyckelharpa and string ensemble by one of the Trondheim Solistene's players, Johannes Leonard Rusten. Not knowing the original, it is hard to comment on how faithful a transcription it is but the actual music is wonderfully refreshing and some movements will dance around the listeners head for days! A nyckelharpa is an instrument with a chromatic keyboard and sympathetic strings whose sound is a delight to the ear in Emilia Ampers hands. A delight from beginning to end and few will not be tapping their feet (if not dancing) by the end of this suite!

Diplom is a folk suite for fiddle and string orchestra by Gjermund Larsen, who like Amper in Abrege, plays the solo part with considerable aplomb. Larsen's work is less sunny in character than Amper's but shares a Celtic heritage that will be familiar to many. The joy of all players is audible!

The presentation in multi-channel is one of 2L's wraparound efforts with the violas and double-bass placed front left, the soloist (in the Amper and Larsen) front centre, cellos front right, first violins rear left and second violins rear right. This helps, together with smaller than usual player numbers, clarify textures greatly although some listeners may well prefer a more traditional presentation. This aspect apart, the fidelity of the sound is, as common for 2L, exemplary.

Enthusiastically recommended.

Copyright © 2010 John Broggio and HRAudio.net

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