Volkslieder 2.0
1 CD | 47min | Nr. SWR19011CD
| CD 1: | » Ralf Schmid: no(r)way no why (after Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt - Bruderovet) |
| » Ralf Schmid: toast på coast (after Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt - Morgenstemning) | |
| » Ralf Schmid: verleiht flügel (after Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt - Arabic Dance, Anitra's Dance) | |
| » Ralf Schmid: solveigssong (after Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt - Solveigs Sang) | |
| » Trad.: Schlafliedchen (German Folk Song; Arr.: Helge Sunde) | |
| » Trad.: Auf einem Baum (German Folk Song, Arr.: Helge Sunde) | |
| » Trad.: Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär’ (German Folk Song; Arr.: Helge Sunde) | |
| » Trad.: Lore-Ley (German Folk Song; Arr.: Helge Sunde) | |
| » Ralf Schmid: Celebrating Beauty in Slow Motion |
Well-known German folk songs and Edvard Grieg's immortal melodies are given resounding performances by a line-up of choir and big band – and it all adds up to much more than mere arrangements. Well-known jazz musicians and arrangers took up the challenge to make a unique blend of two completely different ensembles in unusual pieces. The result is more than crossover: the big band's special, rhythmic energy unites with soaring folk song melodies, resulting in a completely new sound and highlighting the outstanding abilities of both ensembles.