A release that belongs in any well-assorted opera collection
Peter Dürrfeld, Kristeligt Dagblad
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October 2021
September 2021
L’Esbjerg Ensemble, que és un perfecte acompanyant, accentua el caràcter expressiu i modela el llenguatge de Langgaard
Marçal Borotau, Sonograma
This cd is an excellent introduction to the style of Langgaard if you don't know it in advance
Peter Dürfelt, Kristeligt Dagblad
This is simply the most beautiful piece I have listened to in a very long time
Tobias Lund, Sydsvenskan
À l’écoute, la séduction est immédiate: August Enna est un brillant orchestrateur
Jules Cavalié, Avant Scène Opéra
This is a beautiful work. A 'choir book' on 30 songs, sung with perfection
Gregers Dirckinck-Holmfeld, GregersDH
Jesper Koch's choirbook has the potential to become a modern classic
Mikael Garnæs, Magasinet Klassisk
The "Singing Secrets" contains a thoughtful and deeply lyrical album
Peter Dürrfeld, Kristeligt Dagblad
August 2021
It is beautiful and perfectly executed. A exemplary release
Gregers Dirckinck-Holmfeld, GregersDH
A gripping encounter with a presumably historically unknown artist
Jakob Brønnum, POV International
The choir, whose musical and dramatic participation is crucial, demands nothing but praise: powerful, colorful, fully engaged, each of its interventions is a delight.
Yvan Beuvard, Forum Opera
Brilliantly played and recorded
Record Review, BBC Radio 3
NOT to be missed!
Gregers Dirckinck Holmfeld, GregersDH
Concerto Copenhagen is excellent in the instrumental works
Toccata
Opera Classic from Denmark
Orpheus Magazin
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People
New playlist with string music from the Dacapo Records archive
31 August 2021Dacapo Records presents works from the catalogue in new contexts on a number of playlists that you can follow and stream.
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New release
The fire of change is raging in a new opera about Martin Luther
16 August 2021The world premiere recording of Bo Holten and Eva Sommestad Holtens new opera about the controversial catalyst of the Reformation, Martin Luther, is to be released on Friday 27 August.
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New release
A dark understream is present on new album with Langgaard's chamber music
03 August 2021On Friday 13 August the album Music of the Abyss is to be released, presenting chamber works by Rued Langgaard and painting a portrait of a deeply divided young composer.
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New release
Follow Dacapo Records' curator profile on Apple Music
07 July 2021We are delighted to announce that Dacapo Records has been granted an Apple Music Curator profile enabling us to curate and share playlists for Apple Music listeners.
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New release
The book series "Danske Komponister" (Danish composers) are now available in Dacapo's webshop
15 July 2021The book series "Danske Komponister" (Danish composers) makes an interesting reading about the history of the Danish musical life, and focuses among other things on overlooked female composers. The book series can now be purchased at Dacapo's webshop, and are available in Danish only.
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Campaign
Extended delivery times in July
24 June 2021Dacapo Records's office closed in week 28, which means that orders will not be shipped this week.
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New release
Jesper Koch’s choral suite is brimful of Nordic poetry and romance
14 June 2021The Danish National Vocal Ensemble presents the first recording of Jesper Koch’s Korbogen (Choirbook), a melodious work in seven chapters for a capella choir. The album is to be released on 25 June 2021.
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People
Jakob Kullberg and Theatre of Voices nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize 2021
09 June 2021Cellist Jakob Kullberg and the vocal ensemble Theatre of Voices are among the nominees for this year's Nordic Council Music Prize. Dacapo wishes congratulations and looks forward to two new releases with both nominees ind the year to come.
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People
Stream Signe Asmussen's personal Per Nørgård playlist
26 May 2021On the occasion of the release of Singing Secrets, we have asked soprano on the album Signe Asmussen to curate a playlist with her personal Nørgård essentials.
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People
New Kuhlau recording selected for official Apple Music playlists
26 May 2021Marie-Luise Bodendorff's new recording of Kuhlau's works for solo piano has just been selected for the to official Apple Music playlists 'Melancholy Piano' and 'Mozart & More'.