Aage Kvalbein & Iver Kleive – Til Trost (2008) [Reissue 2017] [SACD / Kirkelig Kulturverksted – FXSA 341]

Title: Aage Kvalbein & Iver Kleive – Til Trost (2008) [Reissue 2017]
Genre: Classical
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Norwegian cellist Aage Kvalbein and composer-organist Iver Kleive collaborate on Til Trøst, a collection of soothing classical and Norse folk music. For this recording, Kleive switches from organ to piano, joining Kvalbein for intimate performances. Recorded over three days in October at Kulturkirken Jakob, the album aims to console the soul. The concept draws from music’s historical role in providing comfort, as seen in David’s harp for King Saul 3,000 years ago. Producer Erik Hillestad curated a list of songs often used in moments of grief or reflection. Kvalbein and Kleive added to the list, selecting melodies from hymns and classical pieces frequently played at funerals or for solace. Kleive arranged the traditional melodies, while the duo adapted classical works for cello and piano. The album features familiar tunes that evoke peace and stillness. Both musicians, with decades of experience, create a deeply empathetic musical experience. Til Trøst is described as “balm for the soul,” ideal for those seeking comfort.

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Tracklist:

01. Jag har hört om en stad ovan målnen (Russian Folk Song)
02. Air (Johann Sebastian Bach)
03. Gjendines bånlåt (Norwegian Folk Song)
04. Eg veit i himmerik ei borg (Folk Song From Hallingdal)
05. Tema fra Adagio (Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni)
06. Blott en dag (Oscar Ahnfelt)
07. Etter en drøm (Gabriel Fauré)
08. I himmelen, i himmelen (Folk Song From Heddal)
09. Ave Maria (Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Gounod)
10. O bli hos meg (William Henry Monk)
11. I ensomme stunde (Ole Bull)
12. Tryggare kan ingen vara (German Traditional Song)
13. Gabriels obo (Ennio Morricone)
14. Eg ser (Bjørn Eidsvåg)
15. Ved Rondane (Edvard Grieg)
16. Velt alle dine veie (Hans Leo Hassler)
17. Bred dina vida vingar (Swedish Folk Song)

Personnel:

Aage Kvalbein – cello
Iver Kleive – piano

Note:

Arranged by Iver Kleive. Produced by Erik Hillestad.
Recorded in October 2008 at Kulturkirken Jakob by Daniel Wold.
Mixed at Studio Nordraak, Oslo, Norway.

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