John Dowland: The First Booke of Songes presents soprano Berit Norbakken and lutenist Solmund Nystabakk in an intimate and finely crafted interpretation of one of the most influential publications in early music. the album offers a fresh and deeply expressive reading of Dowland’s 1597 collection, a cornerstone of the English lute‑song tradition. 

Three Late Organ Sonatas presents organist Halgeir Schiager in a compelling exploration of three substantial works from the late‑Romantic and early‑modern organ tradition. Released on LAWO Classics, the album showcases Schiager’s authoritative musicianship, architectural clarity, and deep affinity for large‑scale organ repertoire, captured on an instrument capable of revealing the full expressive and dynamic range of these sonatas. 

A significant contribution to the rediscovery of Norwegian late‑Romantic repertoire emerges with Eyvind Alnæs Songs, Vol. 1, featuring mezzo‑soprano Marianne Beate Kielland, soprano Ann‑Helen Moen, and pianist Nils Anders Mortensen. Released on LAWO Classics, the album presents a carefully curated selection from Alnæs’ extensive song output, interpreted by three of Norway’s most respected and stylistically assured artists. 

RE‑CREATION, an innovative new album bringing together Armenian musical heritage, contemporary composition, and exploratory sound worlds. Pianist Mariam Kharatyan, blul and duduk performer Vigen Balasanyan, and vocalist/electronic artist Alessandra Bossa join forces in a project that reimagines tradition through modern artistic expression. 

Mot Sol, a new recording that highlights the ensemble’s radiant sound and artistic depth under the leadership of conductor Vivianne Sydnes. The release captures the choir in a moment of expressive clarity, offering a program centered on light, renewal, and the emotional resonance of Nordic choral tradition. 

Himmelskygge, an ambitious new album uniting mezzo‑soprano Hege Høisæter, pianist Jorunn Marie Bratlie, composer‑performer Kari Telstad Sundet (electronics), and the jazz ensemble Tov a Vot consisting of Vetle Nærø (piano/keys), Theis Jakob (bass) and Ola Grindbakken (drums). 

Aurora Records presenterer Between Trees av Kristine Tjøgersen, en av landets mest fremadstormende og etterspurte komponister. Utgivelsen er tilgjengelig som vinyl, CD og på strømmetjenester, og er Tjøgersens debutalbum på Aurora Records. 

Aurora Records har gleden av å presentere Øyvind Torvunds første album med orkestermusikk, ”A Walk into the Future”. Albumet er en reise gjennom fire verk, fremført av Oslo-filharmonien med dirigent Olari Elts. 

Aurora Records har gleden av å presentere debutalbumet til den norske komponisten Kristin Bolstad, "Morgon / Kveld". Albumet er satt til utgivelse 22. september og vil være tilgjengelig som vinyl og på alle digitale plattformer. Aurora Records is pleased to present the debut album of the Norwegian composer Kristin Bolstad, “Morgon / Kveld” (Morning / Evening). The album is set for release on September 22nd and will be available as vinyl and on all digital platforms. 

Aurora Records presenterer Temporal Gardening med komponist og musiker Stephan Meidell og tidligmusikkensemblet Bergen Barokk. Det nye albumet vil bli tilgjengelig som vinyl og på digitale plattformer 15.september 2023, og er deres første album på Aurora Records. Aurora Records proudly presents Temporal Gardening, featuring composer and performer Stephan Meidell and the baroque ensemble Bergen Barokk. The new album will be available on vinyl and digital platforms on 15th of September 2023. 

Aurora Records presenterer Critical Band med LEMUR! Ensemblet består av Bjørnar Habbestad (fløyter), Hild Sofie Tafjord (horn), Lene Grenager (cello) og Michael Francis Duch (bass). Utgivelsen ble sluppet digitalt og på CD 5. mai 2023, og er ensemblets første album på Aurora. 

asamisimasa nyeste album inneholder to verker av komponist Trond Reinholdtsen. Utgivelsen er en feiring av deres 20 år lange samarbeid. Utgivelsesdato: 30.september 2022. SPÄTSTIL er tilgjengelig digitalt og på vinyl via Aurora Records. asamisimasa's latest album features two pieces by composer Trond Reinholdtsen. The release is a celebration of their 20 year long cooperation. Release date: September 30th, 2022. SPÄTSTIL is available digitally and on vinyl via Aurora Records. 

Renowned Norwegian pianist Rune Alver is set to captivate classical music lovers once again with the highly anticipated reissue of his celebrated album “Mountain Dance”, originally released in 2004. This evocative recording, which showcases visionary piano works by the young Edvard Grieg, will be reintroduced with remastered audio that deepens the listener’s connection to Norway’s rich musical heritage. 

A powerful voice in American classical music returns to center stage with the release of Concerto in One Movement by Florence Price, performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Marianna Shirinyan and the Norwegian Radio Orchestra, conducted by trailblazing American maestro Jeri Lynne Johnson. This vibrant new recording captures the sweeping lyricism, rhythmic vitality, and emotional depth of Florence Price’s 1934 piano concerto — a work that reflects the composer’s unique blend of classical forms with African American spirituals and folk idioms. 

This release of The Bragernes Canticles: Magnificat & Nunc dimittis, a powerful and radiant new recording of sacred music by internationally acclaimed Norwegian composer Kim André Arnesen. Performed by the Bragernes kirkes ungdomskor under the direction of Beate Strømme Fevang, this release captures the expressive depth and lyrical beauty of Arnesen’s music in an inspired and heartfelt interpretation. 

Fjordklang features 19 selected works from the “Vestfold Cycle” — a growing series of 43 compositions written by composers with ties to the region. The cycle began with five pieces premiered at their very first concert and has since grown into a unique expression of Vestfold’s creative energy. The album also features music by two key figures in the local music scene: Olav Berg (Horten) and Roger Arve Vigulf (Sandefjord), both of whom have written original sextets for the ensemble. 

Mezzo-soprano Christina Herresthal makes her recording debut with the EP Sånger från Aftonland,, featuring the ensemble Hehku under the direction of conductor Aliisa Neige Barrière. The centerpiece of the release is Danish composer Per Nørgård’s hauntingly lyrical song cycle, composed in 1956 when he was just 24 years old—the same age Herresthal was when she recorded the work in 2022 as a heartfelt tribute for Nørgård’s 90th birthday. 

 

 

With Watch – Music for Strings, Piano and Electronics, Norwegian composer Jostein Stalheim invites listeners into an expansive and multidimensional sonic world where acoustic and electronic elements converge. Featuring a stellar cast of performers—including cellist Amalie Stalheim, violinist Eva Camilla Eikaas Stalheim, double bassist Callum Hay Jennings, pianist Sergej Osadchuk, the Vertavo String Quartet, and the Bergen String Quartet—this new album presents a bold and immersive musical journey.