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Hjalmar Borgstrom: Fiskeren (The Fisherman) [ CD / Album ]

Hjalmar Borgstrom: Fiskeren (The Fisherman)

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  • Released Date: 15 Mar 2024

  • Genre: Classical

Our Take

As I dove into the depths of Hjalmar Borgstrom's "Fiskeren (The Fisherman)" performed by the Norwegian National Opera Chorus and Orchestra under the baton of Terje Boye Hansen, I couldn't help but feel like I was taking a plunge into a musical sea of whimsy and wonder.

The album opens with the overture, setting the stage for a story of love, betrayal, and of course, plenty of fish. The chorus's harmonies are as smooth as a freshly caught cod, their voices blending together like a well-seasoned bouillabaisse. The orchestra, led by Hansen, provides a rich backdrop of lush strings and sparkling winds, carrying the listener along on a tide of emotion.

But it's not all smooth sailing. Borgstrom's libretto dives deep into the darker aspects of life at sea, exploring themes of loss, sacrifice, and the unpredictability of the ocean. The soloists, particularly the tenor and soprano, deliver stirring performances that tug at the heartstrings like a net full of fish.

Overall, "Fiskeren (The Fisherman)" is a catch worth reeling in. With its blend of traditional Norwegian melodies and operatic grandeur, this album is sure to hook you in from the first note to the final cadence. So grab your fishing rod, cast your line, and dive headfirst into this captivating musical adventure. It's one journey you won't want to miss.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Ich Seh' Ihn Nirgends
2. Den Himmel Danke Ich
3. Gut'n Abend!
4. Sei, Herzlich, Lieber Vater
5. Geliebter Ragnhild!
6. O Mutter! Hilf Mir!
7. Du Wirbst Um Ragnhild?
8. O Ragnhild, Du Meine Sehnen, Mein Verlangen
9. O, Vater
10. An Horizonte Ballt Es Wild Zusammen
11. Ich Musste, Wie Ich That
12. Eilt Und Helft, Guten Leute!
13. Was Ist Denn Das?


Disc: 2
1. Die Rettung Hätte Gern Ich Heir Geschafft
2. Auch Ich Kan Geh'n, Was Schaffe Ich Noch Hier?
3. Wo Habt Ihr Mein Schiff?
4. Wo Bin Ich? Er Lebt Noch

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