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Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan, Barry Banks, Alan Opie, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm & Edvard Grieg Kor

Elgar: Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf & The Banner of Saint George

Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan, Barry Banks, Alan Opie, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm & Edvard Grieg Kor

33 SONGS • 1 HOUR AND 52 MINUTES • FEB 01 2015

1
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Introduction: There is a wondrous book (Chorus, Bass, Soprano, Tenor)
03:07
2
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Introduction: I. Summon now the God of Thunder (Bass)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Alan Opie
00:57
3
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Challenge of Thor: II. Chorus. 'I am the God Thor'. Moderato - Molto maestoso
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
04:02
4
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, King Olaf's Return: III. And King Olaf heard the cry (Tenor)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Barry Banks
06:44
5
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, King Olaf's Return: IV. Tell how Olaf bore the Cross (Bass)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Alan Opie
00:38
6
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Conversion: V. King Olaf's prows at Nidaros (Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
03:08
7
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Conversion: V. Behold me, my people, and answer and say (Tenor, Bass, Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Barry Banks, Alan Opie, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
04:59
8
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Conversion: V. As leap the lights of winter (Bass, Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Alan Opie, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
03:03
9
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Conversion: V. Then o'er the blood-stained Horg-stone (Tenor, Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Barry Banks, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
05:36
10
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Conversion: VI. Now the child of Ironbeard dead (Bass)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Alan Opie
00:44
11
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Gudrun: VII. On King Olaf's bridal night (Soprano, Tenor, Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan, Barry Banks, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
06:07
12
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Gudrun: VIII. How the Wraith of Odin old (Bass)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Alan Opie
00:49
13
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Wraith of Odin: IX. The guests were loud, the ale was strong (Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
05:43
14
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Wraith of Odin: X. Sisters, sing ye now the song (Bass)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Alan Opie
00:44
15
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Sigrid: XI. Sigrid sits in her high abode (Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
02:23
16
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Sigrid: XI. Sigrid, hail! with royal hand (Tenor, Soprano, Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan, Barry Banks, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
04:30
17
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Sigrid: XII. Hark! she flies from Wendeland forth (Bass)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Alan Opie
00:42
18
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Thyri: XIII. A little bird in the air (Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
04:49
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Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Thyri: XIV. The gray land breaks to lively green (Soprano)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra & Emily Birsan
02:20
20
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Thyri: XIV. Thyri, my beloved (Tenor, Soprano)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Emily Birsan & Barry Banks
06:09
21
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Thyri: XV. After Queen Gunhild's death (Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
01:31
22
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, The Death of Olaf: XVI. King Olaf's dragons take the sea (Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
06:41
23
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Epilogue: XVII. In the convent of Drontheim (Chorus)
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
01:29
24
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Epilogue: XVIII. It is accepted (Soprano, Tenor, Bass, Chorus)
03:20
25
Scenes from the Saga of King Olaf, Op. 30, Epilogue: XIX. Stronger than steel (Soprano, Tenor, Bass, Chorus)
04:49
26
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 1: Within Sylenë's walls no sound is heard
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
02:41
27
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 1: The women of Sylenë rend their hair
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
01:37
28
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 1: Forth from the palace, beautiful as day
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
03:18
29
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 1: O calm your hearts, she cries, O still your fears
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
03:13
30
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 2: Without a fear beside the dragon's tarn
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
02:47
31
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 2: Hark! 'tis the ringing hoof of steed
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
02:39
32
The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Scene 2: Loud cry the people, Hate! the dragon comes!
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
05:25
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The Banner of Saint George, Op. 33, Epilogue: It comes from the misty ages
Andrew Davis, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic Choir, Choir of Collegiûm Mûsicûm, Edvard Grieg Kor & Håkon Matti Skrede
05:34
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