Theatre of Voices and Concerto Copenhagen’s new album, Songs of Solitude, invites listeners into a spiritual and timeless soundscape where past and present merge.

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On Songs of Solitude, Theatre of Voices, Concerto Copenhagen, Michala Petri, and Paul Hillier unite in a unique collaboration, blending Sunleif Rasmussen’s music with ancient texts and a contemporary musical language.

The album features two works, each exploring the spiritual and mythological in its own way, drawing listeners into an enigmatic world of ancient tales.

In Songs of Solitude and Night, texts from The Elder Edda—rooted in Viking history—intertwine with the mysterious sounds of bass recorder, percussion, and wordless glissando singing.

The second part brings William Heinesen’s poem Hogboy to life in a dramatic story of a spirit from the Stone Age, where female voices dance in the moonlight while male voices give sound to the darkness of the underworld. Dedicated to Paul Hillier and Theatre of Voices, the piece is recorded with the renowned recorder soloist Michala Petri.

The cantata Klar op vort mod, lys for vor fod, featuring Concerto Copenhagen, draws its structure from Bach’s cantatas and is written for soprano, baritone, and Baroque ensemble. Inspired by Gregorian chant and Baroque music, Rasmussen creates a modern work exploring prayer and the power of community.

Songs of Solitude will be released on February 28 digitally and on CD via Dacapo Records.

Featuring:

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Michala Petri

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Theatre of Voices

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Concerto Copenhagen

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Paul Hillier