Kjartan Sveinsson – Der Klang Der Offenbarung Des Göttlichen

“the choral settings are somehow lush and stark at the same time… It is an impressive addition to Sono Luminus’ ongoing commitment to bringing Icelandic culture to the world.”
David Olds, The Whole Note

“Der Klang boasts all the qualities we tend to associate with sweeping modern neo-classical—it’s beautiful, reflective, sad…Sveinsson has a light touch, but his work hits a deeper and more visceral level, permeating and lingering long after it’s subsided…Whatever he does, he has already quietly announced himself as a major talent.” – Pitchfork

“Sveinsson, in conjunction with co-author Ragnar Kjartansson, has created an opera for the ages…it finds grace in unexpected places, arriving far after the prayers have ended.” – acloserlisten.com

“There is such a longing [for beauty] indeed in Sveinsson’s searching score, a meditative sonic canvas for Kjartansson’s exquisite images. Even absent the visual component, Sveinsson’s music summons a hushed awe that makes for a mesmerizing listen on its own.” – WQXR

TRACK LIST

1. Teil I 8:03

2. Teil II 8:21

3. Teil III 7:00

4. Teil IV 11:40