Ditte and Hans Christian Braein - Edvard Fliflet Braein Chamber Works [CD]

Cat. no: LWC1388
Format: CD
Barcode: 7090020183619
Release Date: 20 Jun 2025
Genre: Classical

Edvard Flifet Braein would have turned 100 years old in 2024

The composer spent most of his life in Oslo, but left his composing mark and signature on the city of Kristiansund, where he was born. This recording is considered a contribution to this anniversary.

Edvard Flifet Braein was born into a family of musicians spanning several generations, continuing to this day with clarinettist Hans Christian Braein and his daughter, soprano Ditte Marie Braein. They both take part in this recording. The family includes instrumentalists, folk musicians, music teachers, and composers who have expressed themselves in a range of musical genres. This approach to music likely shaped Braein, giving him a practical, musicianly relationship with both music and performance. And not to mention, with the art of composing. 

Generally, Braein's music could be described as driven by melody. The harmonic character supports and colours the melodies. It never asserts itself as an independent sound texture. He probably wished for the music to tell a story through its melodies which are singable and easy for the listener to grasp. Making the musical elements come to life was a key focus for Braein, based on a view of music where the music itself plays the main role, rather than being meant to express something beyond music.

Tracks: Edvard Flifet Braein: De glade musikanter Op. 1 Serenade / Adagio cantabile / Lento-Allegro / Fire sanger til dikt av Olav Aukrust Op. 3 Ei naki grein / Eg undrast / Morgon / Einsleg / Bansull fra Surnadal Op. 7 No. 1 / Scherzo Op. 7 No. 2 / Sang i skumring / Ei tara / Caprice / Divertimento for klarinett, folin bratsj og cello Op. 13 Allegro moderato / Allegretto scherzando / Allegro vivace