Credits:
Sinikka Langeland
Description:
New album by Sinikka Langeran! Combines Bach with improvisation and folklore! Norwegian singer and cantele player Sinikka Langeland! New album on the theme of "Maria Magdalena" (Mary Magdalene)! The program is a combination of Bach's Organ Concerto and Suite for Unaccompanied Cello (viola version) with her own compositions, improvisations, and traditional pieces. Norwegian folk musician Sinikka Langeland Sinikka Langeland is known for her characteristic revitalization of Norwegian folk music with modern thinking and feeling. Her new album for LAWO Classics, "Maria Magdalena," complements her previous album with a new song about the crucified and anguished Jesus. The album is based on the theme of Maria Magdalena, one of the most important women in the Christian world who watched over Jesus during his crucifixion and suffering.The program includes "Songs of Magdalena" and hymns sung by Sorel, Telemark, and Gublinsdalen, "Organ Concerto in G major" by J. S. Bach, "Chorale Fantasy" and "Suite No. 6 in D major for Unaccompanied Cello" performed by the viola. The movements "Allegro," "Grave," and "Presto" of the "Concerto" and the "Prelude," "Armando," "Clanto," "Sarabande," "Gavotte," and "Gigue" of the "Suite" will be performed with "improvisation" by Langerand's vocal and cantellet performance, songs she composed, and traditional songs based on folk songs. The performance will be accompanied by a mix of Langerang's vocal and cantele "improvisations," songs written by her, and traditional songs based on folk songs. Lars Anders Tomter on viola and Kare Nordstoga on organ. This is a session recording by the same members as the previous album. Tokyo M-Plus
Tracklisting:
1.Maria Gikk til Kilden (Magadalene ballad as sung by Anne Hansdatter Hynne from Grue Norway)
2.Fantasia sopra 'Christ lag in Todesbanden', BWV 718
3.Maria Gar til Graven (Folk hymn as sung by Martin H. Haugsmoen from Grue in Norway)
4.Konzert G-Dur, BWV 592~I. Allegro
5.Konzert G-Dur, BWV 592~II. Grave / Maria og englene
6.Noli me tangere / Maria Magdalena ser Jesus (Magdalene ballad as sung by Ingebjorg Hagen, Heddal i Telemark)
7.Konzert G-Dur, BWV 592~III. Presto
8.Jesus viser seg for disiplene (Magdalene ballad as sung by Anne Hansdatter Hynne from Grue Norway) Jesus forlater disiplene (Folk hymn as sung by Martin H. Haugsmoen from Grue in Norway)
9.Suite Nr. 6 G-Dur, BWV 1012~I. Prelude / Maria troster disiplene
10.Suite Nr. 6 G-Dur, BWV 1012~II. Allemande
11.Peter og Maria (Magdalene ballad as sung by Ola Johannesen Kolden from Ringebu in Norway)
12.Suite Nr. 6 G-Dur, BWV 1012~III. Courante
13.Fortell oss alt du husker (Magdalene ballad as sung by Ola Johannesen Kolden from Ringebu in Norway)
14.Suite Nr. 6 G-Dur, BWV 1012~IV. Sarabande
15.Marias syn
16.Suite Nr. 6 G-Dur, BWV 1012~V. Gavotte I / VI. Gavotte II
17.Suite Nr. 6 G-Dur, BWV 1012~VII. Gigue
18.Peters sjalusi
19.Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr', BWV 676