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Knudåge Riisager was a pioneer of the Neo-Classical style in Danish music. This re-release of the previously acclaimed CD on Dacapo (no longer available), has been given a new lease of life in outstanding SACD sound quality.
Lively and inventive, the music on this disc spans the years 1933-1940 and shows Riisager both as a composer inspired by the Neo-Baroque and as an exponent of a decidedly Danish sound.
“This will be a must for brass aficionados” International Record Review on its original release
Knudage Riisager: Slaraffenland (Fools' Paradise), Op. 33: Suite I
I. Prelude
II. Departure
III. Princess Sweets
IV. The Lazybones' Polka
V. The Royal Gaurdsmen
VI. Fountains Of Liquers
VII. Procession Of Gluttons
VIII. Punctum Finale
Knudage Riisager: Slaraffenland (Fools' Paradise), Op. 33: Suite II
I. Lullaby
II. The Rocking Chair
III. The Three Muskateers
IV. Leaping Dance
V. Pas de deux
VI. The Dance Of Dishes
Knudage Riisager: Tolv med posten, Op. 37 (version for orchestra)
No. 1. January
No. 2. April
No. 3. May
No. 4. July
No. 5. August
No. 6. October
Knudage Riisager: Concertino for Trumpet and Strings, Op. 29
I. Allegro
II. Andantino semplice
III. Rondo vivace
Knudage Riisager: Darduse, Op. 32
No. 1. Slumber Symphony
No. 2. The Cock Fight
No. 3. The Dust Storm
No. 4. Women's Dance
No. 5. The Wedding Procession
No. 6. Dance Of The Free Feet
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I. Prelude