Eyvind Alnæs Songs, Vol. 1 Marianne Beate Kielland, Nils Anders Mortensen, Ann-Helen Moen

• Eyvind Alnæs (1872 - 1932): Tre Sange. Digte af Viggo Stuckenberg, Op. 26:
• 1 Alnæs: Tre Sange. Digte af Viggo Stuckenberg, Op. 26: No. 1, Lykken mellom to mennesker 02:26
• 2 Alnæs: Tre Sange, Digte av Viggo Stuckenberg, Op. 26: No. 2, Nu brister i alle de kløfter 02:55
• 3 Alnæs: Tre Sange, Digte av Viggo Stuckenberg, Op. 26: No. 3, En morgen var din grav 02:37
• Fire sange, Op. 1:
• 4 Alnæs: Fire sange, Op. 1: No. 1, Borte 00:59
• 5 Alnæs: Fire sange, Op. 1: No. 2, Langs ei Aa 01:34
• 6 Alnæs: Fire sange, Op. 1: No. 3, Sig, husker du 03:03
• 7 Alnæs: Fire sange, Op. 1: No. 4, Gyngevise 01:56
• Tre Sange, Op. 17:
• 8 Alnæs: Tre Sange, Op. 17: No. 1, Der du gjekk fyre 01:47
• 9 Alnæs: Tre Sange, Op. 17: No. 2, Sidste reis, somandsvise 03:42
• 10 Alnæs: Tre Sange, Op. 17: No. 3, Vårlængsler; Jeg gaar i de zarteste vaarlangslers folge 03:40
• Tre Digte av Nils Collett Vogt, Op. 29:
• 11 Alnæs: Tre Digte av Nils Collett Vogt, Op. 29: No. 1, Sne 03:04
• 12 Alnæs: Tre Digte av Nils Collett Vogt, Op. 29: No. 2, Ruten 01:32
• 13 Alnæs: Tre Digte av Nils Collett Vogt, Op. 29: No. 3, Kjolen 02:22
• Fire Tekster av Vogt og Caspari, Op. 14:
• 14 Alnæs: Fire Tekster av Vogt og Caspari, Op. 14: No. 1, Til en, jeg holder af 03:12
• 15 Alnæs: Fire Tekster av Vogt og Caspari, Op. 14: No. 2, Sindet sødmefyldt og ungt 00:59
• 16 Alnæs: Fire Tekster av Vogt og Caspari, Op. 14: No. 3, Min Bregne 03:46
• 17 Alnæs: Fire Tekster av Vogt og Caspari, Op. 14: No. 4, Nordlys 01:46
• Fire sange, Op. 42:
• 18 Alnæs: Fire sange, Op. 42: No. 1, Se nu synker solen 02:48
• 19 Alnæs: Fire sange, Op. 42: No. 2, De hundrede violiner 02:47
• 20 Alnæs: Fire sange, Op. 42: No. 3, Aa liva 01:49
• Fire sange, Op. 42 (Arr. for mezzo-soprano and piano by Eyvind Alnæs):
• 21 Traditional: Fire sange, Op. 42 (Arr. for mezzo-soprano and piano by Eyvind Alnæs): Anne Knutsdatter 01:48
• Sol och andra sånger, Op. 15:
• 22 Alnæs: Sol och andra sånger, Op. 15: No. 1, Sol 01:42
• 23 Alnæs: Sol och andra sånger, Op. 15: No. 2, Jul 02:34
• 24 Alnæs: Sol och andra sånger, Op. 15: No. 3, No er det tid 01:24
• Fire Sange til Tekster af Vogt og Wildenvey, Op. 28:
• 25 Alnæs: Fire Sange til Tekster af Vogt og Wildenvey, Op. 28: No. 1, Til en ung mand 02:57
• 26 Alnæs: Fire Sange til Tekster af Vogt og Wildenvey, Op. 28: No. 2, Pinselilje 01:11
• 27 Alnæs: Fire Sange til Tekster af Vogt og Wildenvey, Op. 28: No. 3, Februarmorgen ved Golfen 02:24
• Fire Sange til Tekster af N. C. Vogt og H. Wildenvey, Op. 28:
• 28 Alnæs: Fire Sange til Tekster af Vogt og Wildenvey, Op. 28: No. 3, Februarmorgen ved Golfen 01:52
• Total Runtime 01:04:36

Info for Eyvind Alnæs Songs, Vol. 1

A significant contribution to the rediscovery of Norwegian late‑Romantic repertoire emerges with Eyvind Alnæs Songs, Vol. 1, featuring mezzo‑soprano Marianne Beate Kielland, soprano Ann‑Helen Moen, and pianist Nils Anders Mortensen. Released on LAWO Classics, the album presents a carefully curated selection from Alnæs’ extensive song output, interpreted by three of Norway’s most respected and stylistically assured artists.

Eyvind Alnæs (1872–1932) occupies a central yet underrepresented place in Norwegian musical history. His songs reveal a composer of striking melodic instinct, harmonic richness, and deep sensitivity to poetic expression. This first volume illuminates the breadth of his writing—from intimate, introspective songs to expansive, lyrically soaring works—brought to life through the contrasting vocal colors of Kielland and Moen, supported by Mortensen’s nuanced and finely sculpted pianism.

The recording marks the beginning of a larger artistic undertaking. Eyvind Alnæs Songs, Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 are scheduled for release within the coming year, forming a comprehensive series that will document the full scope of Alnæs’ contribution to Scandinavian art song. Together, these albums aim to secure his rightful place within the canon and to offer listeners a deeper understanding of his musical voice.

Marianne Beate Kielland, mezzo-soprano
Ann-Helen Moen, soprano
Nils Anders Mortensen, piano

Marianne Beate Kielland
is one of Scandinavia’s most acclaimed mezzo‑sopranos, known for her stylistic versatility and exceptional interpretive insight. With an extensive international career, she has appeared with leading orchestras and ensembles throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. Her discography includes numerous award‑winning recordings, and she is widely recognized for her deep commitment to Nordic repertoire and art song.

Ann‑Helen Moen
has established herself as a distinguished lyric soprano with a career spanning major opera houses and concert stages across Europe. Equally at home in opera, oratorio, and chamber music, she is celebrated for her radiant tone, expressive clarity, and refined musicality. Moen has collaborated with many of the Nordic region’s foremost conductors and ensembles, and her recordings have received international praise.

Nils Anders Mortensen
is one of Norway’s leading pianists, renowned for his sensitivity, technical mastery, and artistic depth. His extensive discography on LAWO Classics has earned multiple awards and critical acclaim, particularly for his collaborations with prominent Norwegian singers and instrumentalists. Mortensen’s interpretations are marked by clarity of expression and a profound understanding of musical structure and color.

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