Ensemble(s): CRAS Ensemble
Label: Dacapo
Genre: Instrumental
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: DAC-DA2046
Barcode: 636943204610
Release Date: 11/2024

BORUP-JØRGENSEN, A.: Enhjørninger / Entrée (CRAS Ensemble)

This album showcases Danish composer Axel Borup-Jørgensen’s mastery in creating complex, refined soundscapes for multiple guitars. Featured are “Entrée,” written for five guitarists, and two versions of “Enhjørninger” (Unicorns) for six guitars. Borup-Jørgensen’s compositions blend avant-garde techniques with poetic expression, reflecting his Swedish upbringing and musical journey. “Enhjørninger,” inspired by Renaissance tapestries, offers a unique listening experience with its flexible arrangement. Meticulously crafted and performed by the guitarists in CRAS, these works, captured using analogue recording techniques, reveal Borup-Jørgensen’s innovative approach, bridging tradition and renewal in Danish classical guitar music.

Tracklist

Borup-Jørgensen, Axel
CRAS Ensemble (Ensemble)
1 Enhjørninger, Op. 143: I. — 07:05
CRAS Ensemble (Ensemble)
CRAS Ensemble (Ensemble)
2 Entrée, Op. 155 04:08
CRAS Ensemble (Ensemble)
CRAS Ensemble (Ensemble)
3 Enhjørninger, Op. 143: II. — 08:07
CRAS Ensemble (Ensemble)

Total Playing Time: 19:20