Compact discs from Hurv

Newest releases:

Hurv KRCD-25:Historical Recordings of Swedish Folk Music II: Fiddle Tunes from Orsa II
On this disc we hear Orsa fiddlers Gössa Anders Andersson, Gössa Anna Andersson, Gulis Erik Andersson, Henning Snitt, Elings Samuel Ersson and Anders Sandberg.

Hurv KRCD-26: Historical Recordings of Swedish Folk Music III: Pastoral music from Malung
The pastoral music of Sweden is a unique tradition with ancient roots, yet was still in common use as an integral part of working life on many pastures in Dalarna in the 1950's and 60's. Typical of this music is the singing style called kulning, which is without words, and sung in a high register. This CD contains field recordings from Malung in west Dalarna, made in the 1960's and 70's, and they clearly transmit the magic of this music. Some of them are unique in that they are so long, and contain communication in kulning between two singers. There are also a few songs with words connected to herding, and tunes played on wooden whistle, cow's horn and fiddle.

Hurv KRCD-27: Historical Recordings of Swedish Folk Music IV: Silverbasharpa 1
Sigurd Holmberg

Hurv KRCD-28: Historical Recordings of Swedish Folk Music V: Swedish Pastoral Music - The Magical Songs of the Forests
Whereas KRCD-26 covered the diversity and richness of the music of one parish, the present record makes it possible to study both the simliarities and differences by getting to know herding calls from other parts of the country. The aim has been to include as many as possible of the oldest known recordings.

Hurv KRCD-29: Marie Bengtsson - Claude Debussy
Marie Bengtson received her soloist diploma in 1984. She has performed as a soloist, with chamber groups and as an accompanist in Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Marie says: "I am fascinated by Debussy's ability to use tones and sounds to paint the colours of nature and convey its moods registering all its nuances of varying light, the elusiveness and boundlessness of it all..." Although this is virtuoso music of the highest degree, the listener hardly notices it. The mood is very relaxing and the beauty of Debussy's music is striking. The recording is made with fine vintage valve microphones, contributing to a rarely soft and beautiful piano sound. Contents: Suite bergamasque, Arabesque No.1, Estampes and Nocturne.

Hurv KRCD-30: Traditional Hymn-Singing from Gammalsvenskby - the old Swedish village in the Ukraine
The Swedish island of Dagö, in the Baltic (Hiiumaa i today's Estonia), was lost to the Russians in 1710; in 1781, 1200 Swedes were deported to a region in the Ukraine which had recently been taken from Turkey, and called "New Russia", where settlers wre needed for the conquered territory. From then until their arrival in Sweden in 1929, the villagers struggled to retain their Swedish identity, their language, their history and their traditions, under the difficult conditions in which they lived beside the river Dnjepr, isolated from the rest of Swedish culture.
This recording features the highly-ornamented folk hymn-singing of Anders Hoas and Maria Hoas, recorded in 1937, with repertoire from two local editions of the Swedish Hymn-book of 1695/97. Complete hymn texts.

Hurv KRCD-31: Twisted Tunes
From the playing of Snickar Erik Olson, master fiddle of Ovanåker, Hälsingland
performed by Ulf Störling & Roland Keijser

Hurv KRCD-15: Hurv! Tunes from Särna

Music of the border of Sweden and Norway. Särna, with master fiddlers like Spak Olof, has one of Swedens' most interesting fiddling styles, blue notes and intricate rythmics. Almost all of the tunes are also known in Norway. Anders Rosén plays solo violin on all tracks. Recorded in 1991, also available on cassette, Hurv KRK-15.

Hurv KRCD-16: In a hambo turn

Very inspiring dance music! Ulf Störling, diatonic accordeon and violin, Kjell Westling, clarinet, and Anders Rosén, violin.

Hurv KRCD-17: Troskari Tunes

Anders Rosén and Kalle Almlöf, central to the revival of the old-style fiddling of west Sweden in the 70's play violins. Also heard is colorful singing of two older singers, Målar Lennart Johansson and Hars Åke Hermansson.

Hurv KRCD-18: Hopp Tussilunta, Tunes from Särna II

On half of the tracks we hear solo playing by Anders Rosén. Per-Olof Moll plays first violin on the duo and trio numbers, and also solo violin on some tracks. Kalle Almlöf is heard on the 2nd violin on a few tunes.

Hurv KRCD-19: Horsehair Strings, Tunes from Älvdalen

Kristina Ståhl-Cedervall and Anders Rosén, violins. Recorded in 1996. This record is devoted to the repertoire of Kristina, and she is always playng the first violin. The music of the district of Älvdalen is in her dress very expressive, and the polskas contain many surprising rhythms and turns.

Hurv KRCD-20: Wille Toors - From Dance Halls, Forests, Gipsy Camps and Circus Tents

The most original fiddler of Sweden, the Paganini of the Great Forests, paints his portrait in music.

Hurv KRCD-21: Stockholm Clavier - Music on Swedish Clavichords

Dance Minuets 1731-1801

The two-part arrangements is from Swedish hand-written music collections from the 18th century. Ulf Störling and Anders Rosén, barouqe and early 19th-century violins. The arrangements is also available as sheet music, KRH-2.

Hurv KRCD-24: Historical Recordings of Swedish Folk Music I:

Fiddle Tunes from Orsa I: Gössa Anders Andersson, Gössa Anna Andersson, Orsa Fiddlers' Ensemble
If you ask Swedish folk musicians of today about major influences, one man who is often mentioned is Pastoral music from Malung

The pastoral music of Sweden is a unique tradition with ancient roots, yet was still in common use as an integral part of working life on many pastures in Dalarna in the 1950's and 60's. Typical of this music is the singing style called kulning, which is without words, and sung in a high register. This CD contains field recordings from Malung in west Dalarna, made in the 1960's and 70's, and they clearly transmit the magic of this music. Some of them are unique in that they are so long, and contain communication in kulning between two singers. There are also a few songs with words connected to herding, and tunes played on wooden whistle, cow's horn and fiddle.

Hurv KRCD-29: Marie Bengtsson - Claude Debussy

Marie Bengtson received her soloist diploma in 1984. She has performed as a soloist, with chamber groups and as an accompanist in Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Marie says: "I am fascinated by Debussy's ability to use tones and sounds to paint the colours of nature and convey its moods registering all its nuances of varying light, the elusiveness and boundlessness of it all..." Although this is virtuoso music of the highest degree, the listener hardly notices it. The mood is very relaxing and the beauty of Debussy's music is striking. The recording is made with fine vintage valve microphones, contributing to a rarely soft and beautiful piano sound. Contents: Suite bergamasque, Arabesque No.1, Estampes and Nocturne.

Hurv KRCD-15: Hurv! Tunes from Särna
	Music of the border of Sweden and Norway. Särna, with master fiddlers like Spak Olof, has one of Swedens' most interesting fiddling styles, blue notes and intricate rythmics. Almost all of the tunes are also known in Norway. Anders Rosén plays solo violin on all tracks. Recorded in 1991, also available on cassette, Hurv KRK-15.
Hurv KRCD-16: In a hambo turn
	Very inspiring dance music! Ulf Störling, diatonic accordeon and violin, Kjell Westling, clarinet, and Anders Rosén, violin.
Hurv KRCD-17: Troskari Tunes
	Anders Rosén and Kalle Almlöf, central to the revival of the old-style fiddling of west Sweden in the 70's play violins. Also heard is colorful singing of two older singers, Målar Lennart Johansson and Hars Åke Hermansson.
Hurv KRCD-18: Hopp Tussilunta, Tunes from Särna II
	On half of the tracks we hear solo playing by Anders Rosén. Per-Olof Moll plays first violin on the duo and trio numbers, and also solo violin on some tracks. Kalle Almlöf is heard on the 2nd violin on a few tunes.
Hurv KRCD-19: Horsehair Strings, Tunes from Älvdalen
	Kristina Ståhl-Cedervall and Anders Rosén, violins. Recorded in 1996. This record is devoted to the repertoire of Kristina, and she is always playng the first violin. The music of the district of Älvdalen is in her dress very expressive, and the polskas contain many surprising rhythms and turns.
Hurv KRCD-20: Wille Toors - From Dance Halls, Forests, Gipsy Camps and Circus Tents
	The most original fiddler of Sweden, the Paganini of the Great Forests, paints his portrait in music.
Hurv KRCD-21: Stockholm Clavier - Music on Swedish Clavichords
Dance Minuets 1731-1801
	The two-part arrangements is from Swedish hand-written music collections from the 18th century. Ulf Störling and Anders Rosén, barouqe and early 19th-century violins. The arrangements is also available as sheet music, KRH-2.
Hurv KRCD-24: Historical Recordings of Swedish Folk Music I:
	Fiddle Tunes from Orsa I: Gössa Anders Andersson, Gössa Anna Andersson, Orsa Fiddlers' Ensemble If you ask Swedish folk musicians of today about major influences, one man who is often mentioned is Pastoral music from Malung
	The pastoral music of Sweden is a unique tradition with ancient roots, yet was still in common use as an integral part of working life on many pastures in Dalarna in the 1950's and 60's. Typical of this music is the singing style called kulning, which is without words, and sung in a high register. This CD contains field recordings from Malung in west Dalarna, made in the 1960's and 70's, and they clearly transmit the magic of this music. Some of them are unique in that they are so long, and contain communication in kulning between two singers. There are also a few songs with words connected to herding, and tunes played on wooden whistle, cow's horn and fiddle.
Hurv KRCD-29: Marie Bengtsson - Claude Debussy
	Marie Bengtson received her soloist diploma in 1984. She has performed as a soloist, with chamber groups and as an accompanist in Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Marie says: "I am fascinated by Debussy's ability to use tones and sounds to paint the colours of nature and convey its moods registering all its nuances of varying light, the elusiveness and boundlessness of it all..." Although this is virtuoso music of the highest degree, the listener hardly notices it. The mood is very relaxing and the beauty of Debussy's music is striking. The recording is made with fine vintage valve microphones, contributing to a rarely soft and beautiful piano sound. Contents: Suite bergamasque, Arabesque No.1, Estampes and Nocturne.