Eyvind Alnæs - Songs, Vol. 1 (Marianne Beate Kielland; Ann-Helen Moen; Nils Anders Mortensen)

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Composer: Eyvind Alnæs

• Tre Sange, Digte af Viggo Stuckenberg, Op. 26
• Fire sange, Op. 1
• Tre Sange, Op. 17
• Tre Digte av Nils Collett Vogt, Op. 29
• Fire Tekster av Vogt og Caspari, Op. 14
• Fire sange, Op. 42
• Sol och andra sånger, Op. 15
• Fire Sange til Tekster af Nils Collett Vogt og H. Wildenvey, Op. 28

Marianne Beate Kielland, mezzo-soprano

Ann-Helen Moen, soprano

Nils Anders Mortensen, piano

Date: 2026

Label: LAWO Classics

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Eyvind Alnæs Songs, Vol. 1 presents a curated selection of songs by Eyvind Alnæs (1872–1932), interpreted by mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland, soprano Ann‑Helen Moen, and pianist Nils Anders Mortensen, and released on LAWO Classics. The album contributes to a broader reassessment of Alnæs’ significance in Norwegian late-Romantic music, highlighting his melodic immediacy, harmonic richness, and sensitivity to poetic text. Through contrasting vocal timbres and finely detailed piano accompaniment, the performers illuminate both the intimacy and lyrical expansiveness of his songs, revealing a composer of considerable expressive range. As the first installment in a planned series, the recording lays the foundation for a comprehensive exploration of Alnæs’ song output, aiming to reestablish his place within the Scandinavian art song tradition.

Marianne Beate Kielland (b. 1975) is one of Scandinavia’s leading mezzo-sopranos, internationally recognised for her stylistic versatility, interpretive depth, and strong commitment to Nordic art song and repertoire. She has performed widely with major orchestras and ensembles across Europe, Asia, and the United States, and has built an extensive, award-winning discography noted for its artistic refinement. Ann-Helen Moen (b. 1969) is a distinguished lyric soprano with an international career spanning opera, oratorio, and chamber music. Known for her radiant tone and expressive clarity, she has appeared on major European stages and collaborated with leading Nordic conductors and ensembles, earning critical praise for her refined musicality and versatility. Nils Anders Mortensen (b. 1971) is a prominent Norwegian pianist acclaimed for his technical precision, tonal sensitivity, and interpretive insight. A frequent collaborator with leading Scandinavian vocal and instrumental artists, he has an extensive and highly regarded discography on LAWO Classics, with performances noted for their clarity, structural awareness, and expressive depth.