Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, John Storgårds - Per Nørgård: Symphonies 4 & 5 (2016)

Per Nørgård’smusic originates in an inextinguishable desire to explore the marvels of the world and the powers of music.His eight symphonies stand as milestones, composed through six decades, each with its own unique musical world. This recording by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestraand conductor John Storgårdspresents two of Nørgård’smost dramatic works; the chaotic and troubled Symphony No. 4inspired by the schizophrenic Swiss artist Adolf Wölfli, and the fearless Symphony No. 5, in which the composer seems to embrace violent forces of nature.