Oslo Kammerakademi returns with a compelling new recording, Symphonies for Harmoniemusik – Mozart · Haydn · Beethoven, offering a fresh perspective on three iconic symphonic works through the lens of historical wind ensemble arrangements. This album explores the rich tradition of Harmoniemusik, where orchestral masterpieces were transcribed for wind octet, contrabass, and timpani, making them accessible to smaller ensembles and intimate settings. 

 

 

A powerful new orchestral recording featuring the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko, performing Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131 and Nikolai Myaskovsky’s Sinfonietta in A major, Op. 68, No. 2. This album offers a compelling journey through two distinct yet complementary works from the Soviet era. Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7, his final completed symphony, is a deeply lyrical and introspective piece composed in 1952. Often interpreted as a farewell to life and creativity, the work is rich in melodic beauty and emotional nuance, balancing nostalgia with quiet defiance. In contrast, Myaskovsky’s Sinfonietta, written in 1945, radiates neoclassical charm and clarity, showcasing his gift for elegant orchestration and structural finesse. 

 

 

The legendary harpist Willy Postma takes center stage in the digital release Great Works for the Harp, a collection of exquisite performances showcasing the breadth and beauty of the harp repertoire. With her unparalleled artistry and deep musical insight, Postma brings these masterpieces to life, offering listeners a rare and captivating experience. 

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. 

 

 

Norwegian harpist Sunniva Rødland releases When She Awakens, a bold and immersive solo album that reimagines the harp as a vessel for myth, abstraction, and modern storytelling. Featuring works by some of the most visionary composers of the 20th and 21st centuries, the album invites listeners into a dreamlike soundscape where ritual and resonance intertwine. 

 

 

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. 

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. 

 

 

Britten’s seminal Suites for Solo Cello are a 20th century analogue to J.S. Bach’s landmark Suites for Solo Cello. All three of these pieces were written for, and dedicated to, the Russian titan of the cello, Mstislav Rostropovich. Coincidentally, Amalie Stalheim has recently been loaned a G.B. Guadagnini cello that was once owned by Mstislav Rostropovich. While she plays an F. Ruggieri cello from 1687 on this recording, Amalie makes her performance debut on the historic Guadagnini 1783 instrument in November 2025. 

 

 

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. 

Carl Nielsen: Symphonies No. 2 & No. 4, with the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra conducted by the distinguished Latvian maestro Andris Poga highlights the orchestra’s dedication to presenting Nordic symphonic masterpieces to audiences worldwide, celebrating Nielsen’s distinctive voice as one of Denmark’s greatest composers. 

 

 

The distinguished German oboist David Friedemann Strunck brings to life the evocative and rarely heard compositions of Johan Ludwig Mowinckel in the new release Concertino Pastorale. This digital release highlights Mowinckel’s lyrical and expressive writing, seamlessly blending classical and folk influences in a captivating musical journey. 

The acclaimed Norwegian countertenor Daniel Sæther presents Yellow Sands, a compelling new album featuring four major vocal cycles by contemporary Norwegian composers Gisle Kverndokk, Bjørn Kruse, Lene Grenager, and Herman Vogt. With a distinctive focus on newly composed repertoire for countertenor, Yellow Sands explores poetic and spiritual themes through diverse musical lenses. 

 

 

Nordic Unrest is a striking new solo piano album by the Norwegian pianist Oda Voltersvik. This deeply expressive recording explores the dramatic landscapes and folkloristic characters of the Nordic region. The composers Edvard Grieg and Atli Heimir Sveinsson are separated by a century but united in their ability to combine unrest with musical poetry. 

 

 

The album Earth Walker brings oboist Marion Walker together with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Eivind Gullberg Jensen in a striking new recording that highlights some of the most distinctive voices in Nordic contemporary music. the album presents a powerful and atmospheric program centered around Jan Erik Mikalsen’s monumental work Bois, alongside music by Lars‑Erik Larsson and Nils Henrik Asheim.