Axel Borup-Jørgensen (1924-2012) was a meticulous modernist who followed his own distinctive path. His works exude intense nature mysticism, at one moment tracing the skeletal outlines of barren trees, and blinding sunbursts, or a storm at sea in the next.
The five works presented here – including three world premiere recordings – span the most important period of the composer’s artistic development, from Music for percussion + viola Opus 18 of 1956 to his cathartic Periphrasis Opus 156, (first version, 1977) and all feature the full array of percussion instruments found in 20th century music; skin,
Tracklist
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Solo, Op. 88
13:38
2.
Music for Percussion and Viola, Op. 18
12:29
3.
La Primavera, Op. 97
20:40
4.
Periphrasis, Op. 156
11:17
5.
Winter Music, Op. 113:1
14:09
Total time: 01:12:13
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