Composer(s): Langgaard, Rued
Label: Dacapo
Genre: Vocal
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.224754
Barcode: 747313695423
Release Date: 11/2023

LANGGAARD, R.: Songs (McClelland Jacobsen, Riisager)

In the realm of classical music, Rued Langgaard (1893–1952) continues to surprise with his arch-Romantic oeuvre. Each encounter with his compositions promises a journey into uncharted territory, a testament to his ever-evolving creative spirit. This is particularly evident in his songs to Danish texts, many of which are recorded here for the first time. Louise McClelland Jacobsen and Kristian Riisager deliver a captivating performance, offering insight into Langgaard’s essence as both a musical genius and a human being – from his hyper-talented teenage years to his visionary early twenties.

Tracklist

Langgaard, Rued
Andersen, Carl - Lyricist
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
1 Hvad lærken sang!, BVN 35 02:25
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
Langgaard, Rued
Jacobsen, Jens Peter - Lyricist
Lange, Thor - Lyricist
Langgaard, Rued - Lyricist
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
2 No. 1. Du blomst i dug 01:22
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
3 No. 2. Alle de voksende skygger 02:24
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
4 No. 3. Gammel melodi 01:43
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
5 No. 4. En sommerklang 02:13
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
Langgaard, Rued
Lange, Thor - Lyricist
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
6 No. 1. Intet ly (No Shelter) (Ukraine) 02:40
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
7 No. 2. Sigøjnervise (Gypsy Song) (Southern Russian) 01:18
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
8 No. 3. Flugt (Flight) (Ukraine) 01:16
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
9 No. 4. Mens du kan, kys mildt på mund (While You Still Can, Kiss on the Lips) (Ukraine) 01:16
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
10 No. 5. Sus ikke for mig (Don’t rustle for me) (Ukraine) 02:08
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
11 No. 6. Dansemelodi (Dance Tune) (Ukraine) 01:01
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
12 No. 7. Stakkels, stakkels lille pige (Poor, Poor Young Girl) (Ukraine) 02:15
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
13 No. 8. Ak, du tid (Ah Time) (Ukraine) 01:42
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
Langgaard, Rued
Krag, Vilhelm - Lyricist
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
14 4 Sange, BVN 100: No. 4. Vi tænkte slet ikke på nogenting (Our thoughts were simply on nothing at all) 02:43
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
Langgaard, Rued
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
15 Min moder (My Mother), BVN 5 02:05
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
Langgaard, Rued
Molbech, Christian Knud Frederik - Lyricist
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
16 Jeg beder ej om guldets glød (I Do Not Ask for Gold’s Bright Glow), BVN 31 03:24
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
Langgaard, Rued
Langgaard, Rued - Lyricist
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
17 No. 1. Byger drager med regn og plask (Swiftly showers pass splashing by) 01:49
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
18 No. 2. Aftnen svøber sin skumringskåbe (Evening wraps its cloak of twilight) 03:56
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
19 No. 3. Luften er svalet af torden og regn (The air is cooled by thunder and rain) 04:41
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
20 No. 4. Solblink, vajende flag (Glinting sun, waving flags) 03:31
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
Langgaard, Rued
Blicher-Clausen, Jenny - Lyricist
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
21 No. 1. Det rinder med dug (The dew is running) 03:05
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
22 No. 2. Alle de små klokker de ringe i dale (Morgen) (All the small bells they ring in the valleys (Morning)) 01:34
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
23 No. 3. Du natsværmerdronning fine (You queen moth so fine) 03:04
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
24 No. 4. Alle de små klokker de ringe i dale (Aften) (All the small bells they ring in the valleys (Evening)) 02:36
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)
25 No. 5. Og det var den mørke blåregn (There was dark wisteria growing) 03:20
McClelland Jacobsen, Louise (soprano)
Riisager, Kristian (piano)

Total Playing Time: 59:31