Yossi Arnheim, Marcel Bergman, Irit Rub-Levi, Elyakum Saltzman, Miri Singer – Martinu: Chamber Music with Flute (KON 32205)

Kontrapunkt 32205

Bohuslav Martinu: CHAMBER MUSIC WITH FLUTE

SONATA for flute, violin & piano

TRIO for flute, cello & piano

PROMENADE for flute, violin & harpsichord

FIRST SONATA for flute & piano

MADRIGAL SONATA for flute, violin

& piano

Yossi Arnheim flute , Irit Rub-Levi piano

Elyakum Saltzman violin , Miri Singer harpsichord

Marcel Bergman cello

total playing time 71: 51

recorded April – May, 1994

Yossi Arnheim is associate principal flautist of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra since 1983. He has been performing as soloist with major orchestras abroad as well as giving recitals all over the world.

For this his first Kontrapunkt release, he got together with four other leading instrumentalists of Israel to record Martinu’s intriguing chamber music.

1. Sonata for Flute, Violin and Piano: Allegro poco moderato (Bohuslav Martinu)
2. Sonata for Flute, Violin and Piano: Adagio (Bohuslav Martinu)
3. Sonata for Flute, Violin and Piano: Allegretto (Bohuslav Martinu)
4. Sonata for Flute, Violin and Piano: Moderato (Poco allegro) (Bohuslav Martinu)
5. Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano: Poco allegro (Bohuslav Martinu)
6. Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano: Adagio (Bohuslav Martinu)
7. Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano: Andante. Allegretto scherzando (Bohuslav Martinu)
8. Promenade for Flute, Violin and Harpsochord: Poco allegro (Bohuslav Martinu)
9. Promenade for Flute, Violin and Harpsochord: Adagio (Bohuslav Martinu)
10. Promenade for Flute, Violin and Harpsochord: Scherzando (Bohuslav Martinu)
11. Promenade for Flute, Violin and Harpsochord: Poco allegro (Bohuslav Martinu)
12. First Sonata for Flute and Piano: Allegro moderato (Bohuslav Martinu)
13. First Sonata for Flute and Piano: Adagio (Bohuslav Martinu)
14. First Sonata for Flute and Piano: Allegro poco moderato (Bohuslav Martinu)
15. Madrigal Sonata for Flute, Violin and Piano: Poco allegro (Bohuslav Martinu)
16. Madrigal Sonata for Flute, Violin and Piano: Moderato. Allegro. Moderato. Allegro (Bohuslav Martinu)

UPC/EAN: 716043220526

Tove Lønskov, Rodolfo Llambias – Tchaikowsky: Symphony 6, Festival Overture (KON 32204)

Kontrapunkt 32204

Tchaikovsky: SYMPHONY No. 6, Op. 74 “Pathétique”

original arrangement for four hands (1893)

FESTIVAL OVERTURE

on the Danish National Hymn Op. 15

original arrangement for four hands (1878 )

Tove Lønskov, Rodolfo Llambias piano

total playing time 61:40

recorded 1995

Like the Brahms symphony series by Lønskov/Llambias piano duet (KPT 32120, KPT 32128, KTP 32138, KTP 32148) which are enjoying continuing success in many markets in the world, this series of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral works for four hand piano is the original arrangements by the composer. And like the Brahms series, these are premiere recordings.

1. Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique" Op. 74: Adagio. Allegro non troppo (Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky)
2. Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique" Op. 74: Allegro con grazia (Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky)
3. Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique" Op. 74: Allegro molto vivace (Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky)
4. Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique" Op. 74: Adagio lamentoso (Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky)
5. Festival Overture Op. 15 (Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky)

UPC/EAN: 716043220427

Odense Symphony Orchestra, Edward Serov – Nielsen: Symphony No. 3 Op. 27, Andante tranquillo, Maskerade Overtures, Scherzo (KON 32203)

Kontrapunkt 32203

Carl Nielsen: SYMPHONY No. 3

SINFONIA ESPANSIVA OP. 27

ANDANTE TRANQUILLO

SCHERZO

MASKARADE SUITE

Odense Symphony Orchestra

Edward Serov conductor

Eva Hess Thaysen soprano , Lars Thodberg Bertelsen baritone

total playing time 61:20

recorded Dec. 1994 & Jan. 1995

The increasingly popular Nielsen symphony series reached its fifth volume here including two pieces for string orchestra: Andante Tranquillo and Scherzo which are premier recordings. Earlier releases received a number of favourable reviews: KPT 321771 “… one of the most interesting interpretations available in the market now…the orchestra presentation is absolutely impeccable …” (The Jutland Post)

KPT 32178 “… The Odense orchestra play with sensitivity and a total commitment throughout …” (The Gramophone)

1. Symphony No 3 Sinfonia Espansica Op. 27: Allegro espansivo (Carl Nielsen)
2. Symphony No 3 Sinfonia Espansica Op. 27: Andante pastorale (Carl Nielsen)
3. Symphony No 3 Sinfonia Espansica Op. 27: Allegretto un poco (Carl Nielsen)
4. Symphony No 3 Sinfonia Espansica Op. 27: Finale. Allegro (Carl Nielsen)
5. Andante Tranquillo (Carl Nielsen)
6. Scherzo (Carl Nielsen)
7. Maskarade Suite: Ouverture (Carl Nielsen)
8. Maskarade Suite: Ouverture 2nd Act (Carl Nielsen)
9. Maskarade Suite: Hanedans (Carl Nielsen)

UPC/EAN: 716043220328

Toke Lund Christiansen, Per Jacobsen, Per Jensen, Mikael Beier, Bjørn Carl Nielsen, Ingolf Olsen, Tine Rehling, Per Salo, Asger Svendsen, Anne Søe Hansen, Niels Thomsen, Niels Ullnetr, Ketil Christensen – Ibert: Complete Chamber Music with Flute (KON 32202)

Kontrapunkt 32202

Jacques Ibert: CHAMBER MUSIC WITH FLUTE

TROIS PIÈCES BRÉVES

PIÈCE

ENTR’ACTE

DEUX MOUVEMENTS

DEUX INTERLUDES

JEUX

ARIA

“LE JARDINIER DE SAMOS”

Collegium Musicum Soloists:Toke Lund Christiansen flute, Michael Beier flute , Bjørn Carl Nielsen oboe ,

Niels Thomsen clarinet , Asger Svendsen bassoon ,

Per Jacobsen French horn , Ketil Christensen trumpet ,

Per Jensen percussion

total playing time 66:33

recorded 1994

The fact that all of their concerts are sold out as soon as they are announced is a proof of Collegium Musicum’s enormous popularity in Denmark. It is an orchestra consists of principal instrumentalists of major symphony orchestras throughout the country including flutist Toke Lund Christiansen and his colleagues in the wind section here.

This complete collection of flute chamber music by Ibert is the first and only release available presently.

1. Trois Pièces Brèves: I Allegro (Jacques Ibert)
2. Trois Pièces Brèves: II Andante (Jacques Ibert)
3. Trois Pièces Brèves: III Assez Lent, Allegretto Scherzando, Vivo (Jacques Ibert)
4. Piece (Jacques Ibert)
5. Entr'acte (Jacques Ibert)
6. Deux Mouvements: Allant (Jacques Ibert)
7. Deux Mouvements: Assez vif et rhythmé (Jacques Ibert)
8. Deux Interludes: Andante espressivo (Jacques Ibert)
9. Deux Interludes: Allegro vivo (Jacques Ibert)
10. Jeux: Anime (Jacques Ibert)
11. Jeux: Tendre (Jacques Ibert)
12. Aria (Jacques Ibert)
13. Le Jardinier De Samos: No. 1 Ouverture (Jacques Ibert)
14. Le Jardinier De Samos: No. 2 Air de danse (Jacques Ibert)
15. Le Jardinier De Samos: No. 3 Prelude du 2eme acte (Jacques Ibert)
16. Le Jardinier De Samos: No. 4 Prelude du 4eme acteoble (Jacques Ibert)
17. Le Jardinier De Samos: No. 5 Prelude du 5eme acte (Jacques Ibert)
18. Histoires: I La meneuse de tortues d'or (Jacques Ibert)
19. Histoires: II Le petit âne blanc (Jacques Ibert)
20. Histoires: V Dans la maison triste (Jacques Ibert)
21. Histoires: VIII La cage de cristal (Jacques Ibert)
22. Histoires: IX La marchande d'eau fraiche (Jacques Ibert)
23. Histoires: X Le cortège de Balkis (Jacques Ibert)

UPC/EAN: 716043220229

Amalie Malling – Schumann: Humoreske, Davidsbündlertänze (KON 32201)

Kontrapunkt 32201

Robert Schumann: HUMORESKE Opus 20

DAVIDSBÜNDLERTÄNZE Opus 6

Amalie Malling piano

total playing time 66:52

recorded 1994

Denmark’s leading pianist Amalie Malling was born in Germany of Danish parents. She started to play piano at the age of 6. In 1961 she moved to Denmark with her family and continued her study with composer/pianist Herman D. Koppel.

Amalie graduated from the Hannover Conservatory of Music in Germany and studied further with Alfred Brendel. In 1972 she won the first prize in the Scandinavian Piano Competition.

This is her first Kontrapunkt recording.

1. Humoreske Op. 20 (Robert Schumann)
2. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 1 Lebhaft (Robert Schumann)
3. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 2 Innig (Robert Schumann)
4. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 3 Etwas Hahnbuchen (Robert Schumann)
5. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 4 Ungeduldig (Robert Schumann)
6. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 5 Einfach (Robert Schumann)
7. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 6 Sehr Rasch (Robert Schumann)
8. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 7 Nicht Schnell (Robert Schumann)
9. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 8 Frisch (Robert Schumann)
10. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 9 Lebhaft (Robert Schumann)
11. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 10 Balladenmassig (Robert Schumann)
12. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No.11 Einfach (Robert Schumann)
13. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 12 Mit Humor (Robert Schumann)
14. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 13 Wild und Lustig (Robert Schumann)
15. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 14 Zart und Singend (Robert Schumann)
16. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 15 Frisch (Robert Schumann)
17. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 16 Mit Gutem Humor (Robert Schumann)
18. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 17 Wie Aus Der Ferne (Robert Schumann)
19. Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6: No. 18 Nicht Schnell (Robert Schumann)

UPC/EAN: 716043220120

Søren Elbæk, Morten Mogensen – Nielsen: Preludio e Presto Op. 52, Preludium, Tema & Variationer Op. 48, Sonata Op. 9, Sonata Op. 35 (KON 32200)

Kontrapunkt 32200

Carl Nielsen: Violin Works

Søren Elbæk violin

Morten Mogensen piano

1. PRELUDE, THEME AND VARIATIONS Op. 48*

2. PRELUDE E PRESTO Op. 52*

3. SONATA Op. 9, A Major

4. SONATA Op. 35, G Minor

total playing time: 72:17

recorded 1994

* first time on CD!

Kontrapunkt marks its release number 200 with the Nielsen Violin Works performed by Søren Elbæk, undoubtedly the foremost violinist of younger generation in Europe.

The first two tracks are solo pieces which Nielsen wrote for his Hungarian son-in-law Emil Telmanyi. As these two unaccompanied works demand its performer superhuman technique, they are practically unheard live on stage. There is only one analogue recording in Deutsche Grammophon catalogue performed by Peder Elbæk (Søren’s father) many years ago. This is the first digital recording.

1. Prelude, Theme and Variations Op. 48: Prelude (Carl Nielsen)
2. Prelude, Theme and Variations Op. 48: Theme (Carl Nielsen)
3. Prelude, Theme and Variations Op. 48: Var. 1 (Carl Nielsen)
4. Prelude, Theme and Variations Op. 48: Var. 2 (Carl Nielsen)
5. Prelude, Theme and Variations Op. 48: Var. 3 (Carl Nielsen)
6. Prelude, Theme and Variations Op. 48: Var. 4 (Carl Nielsen)
7. Prelude, Theme and Variations Op. 48: Var. 5 (Carl Nielsen)
8. Prelude, Theme and Variations Op. 48: Var. 6 (Carl Nielsen)
9. Prelude, Theme and Variations Op. 48: Var. 7 (Carl Nielsen)
10. Prelude, Theme and Variations Op. 48: Var. 8 (Carl Nielsen)
11. Prelude, Theme and Variations Op. 48: Tempo di tema (Carl Nielsen)
12. Preludio e Presto Op. 52: Praludio (Carl Nielsen)
13. Preludio e Presto Op. 52: Presto (Carl Nielsen)
14. Sonate Op. 9 A Major: Allegro glorioso (Carl Nielsen)
15. Sonate Op. 9 A Major: Andante (Carl Nielsen)
16. Sonate Op. 9 A Major: Allegro piacevole e giovanile (Carl Nielsen)
17. Sonate Op. 35 G Minor: Allegro con tiepidezza (Carl Nielsen)
18. Sonate Op. 35 G Minor: Molto adagio (Carl Nielsen)
19. Sonate Op. 35 G Minor: Allegro piacevole (Carl Nielsen)

UPC/EAN: 716043220021

Sven-Ingvart Mikkelsen – Bruhns: Complete Organ Works (KON 32198)

Kontrapunkt 32198

Nicolaus Bruhns: Complete Organ Works

plus Organ Works by Heinrich Scheidemann & Christian Flor

Sven-Ingvart Mikkelsen organ

Bruhns:PRAELUDIUM, E Minor-

PRAELUDIUM, G Major –

NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND – PRAELUDIUM, E Minor –

PRAELUDIUM AND FUGA.

Scheidemann:CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN – PRAEAMBULUM, D Minor –

PRAEAMBULUM, F Major.

Flor:WERDE MUNTER, MEIN GEMÜTE –

AUF MEINEN LIEBEN GOTT –

JESU, MEINE FREUDE –

WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET DER MORGENSTERN – EIN FESTE BRUG IST UNSER GOTT –

TRUER GOTT, ICH MUSS IDR KLAGEN –

HELFT MIR GOTTES GÜTE PREISEN –

FUGA, D Minor.

total playing time 67:33

recorded October 1994

This is the first ever complete recording of German composer Nicolaus Bruhns’ organ works. Bruhns, Scheidemann and Flor were the prominent figures of the 17th century German music. During this period Schleswig-Holstein in the northern part of Germany was the center of musical life.

The recording took place in Eckernförde and Husum, Germany where Bruhns lived and worked.

Organist Sven-Ingvart Mikkelsen graduated from the conservatory in Esberg and further studied in Paris and Vienna. His teachers include Marie-Claire Alain, André Isoir and Michael Radulescu.

1. Praeludium E-mol (Nicolaus Bruhns)
2. Christ lag in Todesbanden (Heinrich Scheidemann)
3. Preambulum D Minor (Heinrich Scheidemann)
4. Werde munter, mein Gemünte (Christian Flor)
5. Auf meinem Lieben Gott (Christian Flor)
6. Jesu, meine Freude (Christian Flor)
7. Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern (Christian Flor)
8. Praeludium G Major (Nicolaus Bruhns)
9. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (Nicolaus Bruhns)
10. Praeludium E Minor (Nicolaus Bruhns)
11. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (Christian Flor)
12. Treuer Gott, Ich muss Dir klagen (Christian Flor)
13. Helft mir Gottes Gute preisen (Christian Flor)
14. Fuga D Minor (Christian Flor)
15. Preambulum F Major (Heinrich Scheidemann)
16. Fantasia D Minor (Heinrich Scheidemann)
17. Praeludium und Fuga G Minor (Nicolaus Bruhns)

UPC/EAN: 716043219827

Toke Lund Christiansen, Morten Mogensen, Ebbe Monrad Møller, Troels Svane, Piotr Zelazny, Søren Elbæk – Syberg: Chamber Music, Volume 2, Allegro Sonatissimo, Scherzando, String Trio (KON 32197)

Kontrapunkt 32197

Franz Syberg: Chamber Music Vol. 2

Søren Elbæk violin

Piotr Zelazny viola

Troels Svane Hermansen cello

Morten Mogensen piano

Toke Lund Christiansen flute

Ebbe Monrad Møller oboe

1. ALLEGRO SONATISSIMO (1926)

for violin and piano

2. SCHERZANDO (1934)

for flute, oboe, piano and cello

STRING TRIO (1934) for violin, viola and cello

3. Allegro moderato

4. Molto allegro. Scherzando

5. Allegro moderato

recorded 1994

total playing time 54:31

world premier recording!

Franz Syberg (1904-1955)’s hitherto unknown material are still being discovered and even the known material are dispersed in the public music library or private collections. But it may not be so surprising for a composer who died at the age of only 51 and whose house was completely destroyed in a devastating fire prior to his death that the archive of his compositions is yet to be organised.

This second volume of chamber works includes newly found String Trio , Syberg’s most popular work whose score has been lost since his death.

1. Allegro Sonatissimo (Franz Syberg)
2. Scherzando (Franz Syberg)
3. String Trio for Violin, Viola & Cello: Allegro moderato (Franz Syberg)
4. String Trio for Violin, Viola & Cello: Molto allegro, Scherzando (Franz Syberg)
5. String Trio for Violin, Viola & Cello: Allegro moderato (Franz Syberg)

UPC/EAN: 716043219728

New Danish Saxophone Quartet, Christian Hougaard, Jørgen Ole Bove, Per Egholm, Torben Enghoff – Piazzolla: Tango (KON 32196)

Kontrapunkt 32196

Astor Piazzolla: TANGO

New Danish Saxophone Quartet

Jørgen Bove soprano sax

Christian Hougaard alto sax

Torben Enghoff tenor sax

Per Egholm baritone sax

HISTOIRE DU TANGO

1. Bordel 1900 2. Café 1930 3. Night Club 1960

4. Concert d’Aujourd’hui

5. Milonga Del Angel 6. Libertango 7. Four, For Tango 8. Michelangelo

9. Adios Nonino 10. Pulsación no.2 11. Oda Para Un Hippie

SUITE FROM “THE ROUGH DANCER AND THE CYCLICAL NIGHT”12. Prologue (Tango Apasionado) 13. Milonga Picaresque

14. Leonora’s Love Theme 15. Bailonga 16. Finale(Tango Apasionado)

total playing time 69:04

recorded September & October 1994

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) not only modernized the Argentinean tango tradition but also incorporated it into the contemporary music.

For New Danish Saxophone Quartet whose repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary, Piazzolla’s compositions have always been the showstoppers of their concerts. It was quite natural for them to compile a Piazzolla tango album as their second CD (earlier release KPT 32051 “Contemporary Mus ic For Saxophone Quartet ”).

New Danish Saxophone Quartet founded in 1986 by four leading Danish saxophonists is one of the most sought after ensembles in Europe. They perform regularly at major festivals and concert halls.

“… collectively and individually, this foursome is an extremely competent group of musicians!” (Saxophone Journal)

Advertised in full page/four colour in The Gramophone May 1995

1. Histoire Du Tango: Bordel 1900 (Astor Piazzolla)
2. Histoire Du Tango: Cafe 1930 (Astor Piazzolla)
3. Histoire Du Tango: Night Club 1960 (Astor Piazzolla)
4. Histoire Du Tango: Concert D'aujourd'hui (Astor Piazzolla)
5. Histoire Du Tango: Milonga Del Angel (Astor Piazzolla)
6. Histoire Du Tango: Libertango (Astor Piazzolla)
7. Histoire Du Tango: Four, For Tango (Astor Piazzolla)
8. Histoire Du Tango: Michelangelo 70 (Astor Piazzolla)
9. Histoire Du Tango: Adios Nonino (Astor Piazzolla)
10. Histoire Du Tango: Pulsacion No. 2 (Astor Piazzolla)
11. Histoire Du Tango: Oda Para Un Hippie (Astor Piazzolla)
12. Suite From The Rough Dancer and The Cyclical Night: Prologue (Astor Piazzolla)
13. Suite From The Rough Dancer and The Cyclical Night: Milonga Picaresque (Astor Piazzolla)
14. Suite From The Rough Dancer and The Cyclical Night: Knife Fight (Astor Piazzolla)
15. Suite From The Rough Dancer and The Cyclical Night: Leonora's Love Theme (Astor Piazzolla)
16. Suite From The Rough Dancer and The Cyclical Night: Bailongo (Astor Piazzolla)
17. Suite From The Rough Dancer and The Cyclical Night: Finale (Astor Piazzolla)

UPC/EAN: 716043219629

Nikolai Madojan, Elisabeth Westenholz – Grieg: Violin Sonatas (KON 32195)

Kontrapunkt 32195

Edward Grieg: Violin Sonatas

Nikolai Madojan violin

Elisabeth Westenholz piano

1. SONATA No. 1, Op. 8 in F major

2. SONATA No. 2, Op. 13 in G major

3. SONATA No. 3, Op. 45 in C minor

total playing time: 66:37

recorded September 1994

10 months after the highly successful debut CD (KPT 32185 “Prokofiev:Violin Sonatas and Five Melodies”) Armenia’s prodigious young talent Nikolai Madojan visited Denmark again to record Grieg’s sonatas with veteran Elisabeth Westenholz.

The Gramophone wrote on Madojan/Westenholz duo’s “Prokofiev” recording in comparison with the Perlman/Ashkenazy recording, “ Nikolai … has a natural feeling…his is the more thought-provoking…Westenholz refreshingly tender-hearted and imaginative. ..Kontrapunkt’s CD is a good one and will not disappoint those who are attracted by the programme …”

Advertised in full page/four colour in The Gramophone April 1995

1. Sonata No. 1 Op. 8 F Major: Allegro con brio (Edvard Grieg)
2. Sonata No. 1 Op. 8 F Major: Allegretto quasi andantino (Edvard Grieg)
3. Sonata No. 1 Op. 8 F Major: Allegro molto vivace (Edvard Grieg)
4. Sonata No. 2 Op. 13 G Major: Lento dolorose – poco allegro – allegro vivace (Edvard Grieg)
5. Sonata No. 2 Op. 13 G Major: Allegretto tranquillo (Edvard Grieg)
6. Sonata No. 2 Op. 13 G Major: Allegro animato (Edvard Grieg)
7. Sonata No. 3 Op. 45 C Minor: Allegro molto ed appassionato (Edvard Grieg)
8. Sonata No. 3 Op. 45 C Minor: Allegretto (Edvard Grieg)
9. Sonata No. 3 Op. 45 C Minor: Allegro animato (Edvard Grieg)

UPC/EAN: 716043219520