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Music Matters A View From The Organ Loft

Anna Lapwood invites us to join her on tour and on the way discovers an organ whose pipes look like french fries and one that’s as loud as a jet engine.

Anna finds herself in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. This building is home to two organs, both of which we’ll hear in repertoire ranging from Buxtehude to Grieg. Anna explores the history of Trondheim and shares a concerto by Joseph Meck, enjoys the sounds of traditional Norwegian fiddle playing, and indulges in some choral music at the jazzier end of the spectrum.

Plus, a touching composition by Nidaros Cathedral’s Director of Music, Petra Bjørkhaug, who also speaks about the organ’s human qualities.

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Music Played

  • Edvard Grieg

    From Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46 - Morning Mood

    Performer: Magne H. Draagen. Music Arranger: Harvey Gaul.
    • LAWO.

  • Alexander Chapman Campbell

    Song of the Silent Road

    Performer: Alexander Chapman Campbell.
    • ACC.

  • Joseph Meck

    Violin Concerto in G major, Op. 1 No. 9 - III & IV

    Performer: Sigurd Imsen. Ensemble: Baroque Ensemble of the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra.
    • 2L.

  • Percy Fletcher

    Fountain Reverie

    Performer: Christopher Herrick.
    • HYPERION.

  • Alan Menken

    The Bells of Notre Dame

    Performer: Anna Lapwood. Music Arranger: Anna Lapwood.
    • Private recording.

  • Bob Chilcott

    Nidaros Jazz Mass - II. Gloria

    Choir: The Oxford Choir.
    • Oxford University Press Music.

  • Agathe Backer-Grøndahl

    Fantasy Pieces, Op. 45: Summer Song

    Performer: Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Bjarte Engeset.
    • NAXOS.

  • Petra Bjørkhaug

    Mariavise

    Performer: Nidaros domkor.
    • 2L.

  • Christian Sinding

    Rustle of Spring, Op. 32 No. 3

    Performer: Christian Ihle Hadland.
    • NAXOS.

  • Dieterich Buxtehude

    Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BuxWV 224 [We thank you, Lord Jesus Christ]

    Performer: Christopher Herrick.
    • HYPERION.

  • Trad.

    Bruremarsj Fra Valsoyfjord - Aure [Wedding March from Valsoyfjord - Aura]

    Performer: Gjermund Larsen. Music Arranger: Henning Sommerro. Music Arranger: Grete Pedersen. Choir: Norwegian Soloists Choir. Singer: Berit Opheim. Conductor: Grete Pedersen.
    • BIS.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Hornpipe from Water Music Suite in F, HWV 348

    Performer: Magne H. Draagen.
    • LAWO.

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