Holger Danske
Dacapo's 1995 recording of Holger Danske brings together an impressive cast of Danish singers including Johan Reuter and Henriette Bonde-Hansen, with the Danmarks Radios Symfoniorkester under Thomas Dausgaard. This opera centers on the legendary Danish folk hero, and the recording captures the work's dramatic sweep and orchestral richness beautifully. It's a significant document of Danish classical operatic tradition, showing real depth in the performances and orchestration. If you're interested in exploring opera beyond the usual Italian and German repertoire, or you have an affinity for Nordic cultural traditions, this is a genuine find. A handsome, substantial work.
Item Details+
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Opera |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Dacapo |
| Year | 1995 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
Genre:
Classical
Style:
Opera
Label:
Dacapo (4)
Country:
Denmark
Year:
1995
1-1. Overture 6:34
. Act One
. Scene I
1-2. No 5 5:39
1-3. No 6 2:27
. Scene II
1-4. No 8 3:00
1-5. No 9 2:17
1-6. No 10 - No 12 3:07
1-7. No 13 - No 16 4:17
1-8. No 17 1:07
. Scene III
1-9. No 18 - No 21 2:39
1-10. No 22 - No 24 4:42
1-11. No 25 and No 26 2:23
1-12. No 27- No 30 5:23
. Scene IV
1-13. No 31 1:10
. Scene V
1-14. No 32 7:16
1-15. No 33 5:45
. Act Two
1-16. No 34 - No 36 5:44
. Scene I
2-1. No 37 2:57
. Scene II
2-2. No 38 - No 40 3:13
2-3. No 39 and No 40 3:24
. Scene III
2-4. No 41 2:16
2-5. No 42 - No 44 5:27
. Scene VI
2-6. No 45 - No 48 1:20
2-7. No 49 1:12
2-8. No 50 6:53
. Act Three
. Scene I
2-9. No 51 3:24
2-10. No 52 and No 53 3:57
2-11. No 54 5:44
. Scene III
2-12. No 55 3:12
2-13. No 56 5:24
2-14. No 57 2:54
2-15. No 58 and No 59 2:28
. Scene VII
2-16. No 60 1:30
2-17. No 61 1:50
2-18. No 62 1:08
. Scene VIII
2-19. No 63 and No 64 2:37
. Scene IX
2-20. No 65 3:24
. Scene XI
2-21. No 66 - No 68 7:39
2-22. No 69 2:07
2-23. No 70 - No 72 3:26
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