NYHETER LAWO CLASSICS

“BACH – The Schnitger Organ of St. Ludgeri in Norden”, a monumental new release from one of Norway’s most celebrated organists, Kåre Nordstoga. This album features a carefully curated selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed on the world-renowned Schnitger organ at St. Ludgeri Church in Norden, Germany—one of the most important preserved Baroque organs in Europe. 

On this deeply moving and artistically ambitious release, the acclaimed vocal ensemble Nordic Voices and the dynamic period ensemble Nivalis Barokk present a bold new interpretation of Membra Jesu Nostri by Dietrich Buxtehude, interwoven with Buxtehude Echoes, seven new instrumental meditations by contemporary Norwegian composer Nils Henrik Asheim. 

On Norway’s Liberation Day, May 8, 2025 – 80 years after the end of World War II – LAWO Classics releases Krigsseilerrekviem, a powerful and moving new work by composer Bjørn Morten Christophersen. 

Edvard Fliflet Bræin: Chamber Works is a richly curated recording that brings to light the rarely heard chamber music of one of Norway’s most versatile 20th-century composers. Best known for his orchestral works and opera Anne Pedersdotter, Edvard Fliflet Bræin (1924–1976) reveals a different, more intimate musical voice in this collection of chamber pieces, interpreted by a remarkable ensemble of Norwegian performers. 

The foundation of Harpreet’s compositions is decades of schooling and training within the Indian raga tradition, with its scales and frameworks, from which she ventures in various directions. The music is North Indian Classical but draws on various folk music styles, contemporary classical music, Bollywood and much else besides and between. The result is an album characterised by its mix of sounds, unpredictable structures and seamless transitions within and between each track. Together, these three songs provide a very special soundscape where some listeners will experience the discovery of new territory, while others will feel something close to a homecoming. 

 

 

Acclaimed composer Martin Romberg presents ArtsandSigns, a striking new piano album performed by Alexandra Silocea. This release explores the deep connection between music, symbolism, and visual art, offering an immersive and ethereal listening experience. 

I utgivelsen Ingenting forsvinner forenes to generasjoner kunstnerskap i en sterk og uttrykksfull musikalsk opplevelse. Komponist Marcus Paus har tonesatt lyrikk av sin far, den folkekjære visesangeren og poeten Ole Paus. Verket fremføres av den anerkjente mezzosopranen Tora Augestad i samspill med NyNorsk Messingkvintett. 

Acclaimed Norwegian composer Lasse Thoresen invites listeners on a transcendent sonic exploration with his latest release, Adventuring the Intangible. This ambitious album brings together a stellar cast of musicians, including cellist Amalie Stalheim, the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Oslo Philharmonic Choir, conductor Ingar Bergby, conductor Peter Szilvay, and Ensemble 96. The album presents a deeply spiritual and introspective journey, capturing Thoresen’s distinctive fusion of Norwegian folk traditions, spectral music, and a profound sense of the metaphysical. 

Kammerkoret NOVA, under the direction of Julia Selina Blank, proudly presents Human/Nature, an immersive choral journey reflecting on the intricate relationship between humanity and the environment. This release showcases the ensemble’s signature blend of vocal precision and expressive depth, offering a sonic experience that is both thought-provoking and profoundly moving. 

Discover the timeless beauty of Franz Schubert’s lieder in Franz Schubert: Goethe Songs, an exquisite album featuring renowned mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland and acclaimed pianist Nils Anders Mortensen. This release celebrates the profound connection between Schubert’s music and the evocative poetry of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a cornerstone of the Romantic era. 

The Norwegian Radio Orchestra is proud to announce the release of Herman Vogt: Cello and Piano Concerto, a showcase of contemporary Norwegian composition at its finest. This album, featuring two striking works by composer Herman Vogt, highlights his intricate interplay of soloist and orchestra, offering listeners an immersive musical experience. 

The Engegård Quartet presents their beautiful album, featuring Mozart’s String Quartet K. 499, known as the “Hoffmeister,” alongside his delightful Divertimenti K. 136, 137, and 138. This release captures the quartet’s signature blend of precision and passion, bringing these beloved works to life with warmth and clarity. 

 

 

These beautiful compositions promise to captivate audiences with its emotive depth, sophisticated orchestration, and evocative exploration of light and darkness. A Desperate Light" marks a bold step in Kverndokk’s illustrious career. Known for his ability to blend complex harmonies with emotional nuance, Kverndokk draws listeners into a compelling narrative. The composition takes the listener on an immersive journey through contrasts, weaving together tension and release in a way that only Kverndokk’s distinctive voice can deliver. 

 

 

This unique collaboration presents a powerful exploration of themes related to water, ecology, and the environment, combining Ore’s avant-garde compositional style with the brilliance of both ensembles. The album is set to challenge and inspire listeners with its innovative soundscapes, and it is a profound tribute to nature. 

 

 

«Beethoven komponerte på 1790 tallet fem verk for stryketrio. På denne utgivelsen presenteres vi for de tre trioene i hans op.9. De var, etter Beethovens’s egen mening, hans mest vellykkede fra hans tidligste år som komponist.

Beethoven composed five works for string trio in the 1790s. This release presents the three trios from his Op. 9, which, in Beethoven's own opinion, were his most successful compositions from his early years as a composer. 

 

 

Soprano Liv Elise Nordskog and pianist Signe Bakke proudly announce the release of their album "Tveitt Songs," a captivating tribute to the vocal works of renowned Norwegian composer Geirr Tveitt. This release shines a spotlight on Tveitt's enchanting songs, bringing his lyrical and expressive compositions to life. 

In Richard Strauss’s early Cello Sonata Op. 6, we hear flickers of his distinct musical personality sprouting amid cracks in a traditional Germanic facade. Not many works from Richard Strauss’s teenage years still get performed, but this one has become part of the repertoire. Piano and cello are woven tight here, in this case moving from the lyrical verve and heavy Brahmsian chords of the opening to a four-part fugue. Mendelssohn’s easy lyricism can be heard in the Romance-like Larghetto while the same composer’s elfin lightness peers through Strauss’s final Allegro vivo. 

Renowned soprano Berit Norbakken and virtuoso lutenist Solmund Nystabakk are set to enchant audiences with their captivating rendition of Barbara Strozzi's songs. These timeless masterpieces, penned by the illustrious Italian composer, is brought to life once again in a mesmerizing collaboration that seamlessly blends Norbakken's crystalline soprano vocals with Nystabakk's exquisite lute accompaniment. 

 

 

Pianist Mathias Halvorsen and violinist Magnus Boye Hansen are thrilled to announce their new release, a brilliant interpretation of Christian Sinding's Violin Sonatas 1-3. With a dazzling combination of technical prowess and artistic sensitivity, they bring these rare gems from the Norwegian composer's repertoire to life in a unique way. 

Harpist Ellen Bødtker's latest album offers newly composed music set to the poetry of Jan Erik Vold and Henrik Wergeland. This unique collaboration takes a new direction, featuring a string quartet and percussion. Jan Erik Vold's vocals seamlessly weave in and out of the music, creating a cohesive musical narrative. Wergeland's texts are selected with a musical and thematic perspective, while Vold adds his contributions from his rich body of work, providing a commentary on Wergeland's themes. 

Renowned organist Anders Eidsten Dahl proudly announces his latest release, "Exultate," an album showcasing the organ music of esteemed Norwegian composer Knut Nystedt. This album explores Nystedt's diverse and varied organ compositions, bringing aspects of his musical legacy to a broader audience. 

Komponist og dirigent Håkon Daniel Nystedt presenterer sin nyeste utgivelse, "Purgatorium", en dypt engasjerende musikalsk reise som utforsker menneskelig lidelse, forløsning og håp. Dette banebrytende albumet inneholder også "Four Pieces from a Distance" av Ørjan Matre, utført av NyNorsk Messingkvintett. "Purgatorium" er et mesterverk av Nystedt, som ikke bare er en begavet komponist, men også en dyktig dirigent. Albumet tar lytterne med på en sonisk reise gjennom komplekse harmonier og intense melodier, utført med enestående følsomhet og lidenskap av Oslo Kammerkor. 

 

 

Den anerkjente norske komponisten Kjell Habbestad er klar til å ta lytterne med på en følelsesmessig reise gjennom hans siste utgivelse, "Songar om kjærleik". Med en imponerende samling av talentfulle musikere, inkludert mezzosopran Marianne Beate Kielland, baryton Halvor Festervoll Melien og pianist Nils Anders Mortensen, har Habbestad skapt et verk som utforsker temaet kjærlighet på en dypt berørende måte. 

Messingensemblet tenThing og deres musikalske leder, den verdenskjente trompetisten Tine Thing Helseth, kunngjør sin nyeste utgivelse, "She Composes Like a Man". Dette banebrytende albumet hyller kvinnelige komponister gjennom tidene og fremhever deres betydelige bidrag til den klassiske musikkverdenen.