Kind

Description

The word KIND embraces concepts of child-likeness and childishness in different languages, as well as suggesting friendliness and consolation. The project's subtitle was 'about children, for adults.' In keeping with Ensemble 96's main focus, KIND presents modern Norwegian and Nordic choral music. Per Norgard and Jaakko Mantyjarvi are already considered classics by a rapidly increasing audience, while Marcus Paus represents a younger generation of Norwegian composers with a growing interest in the choral medium. The more recent works on this disc set texts all of which have a melancholy, fear or unrest linked to childhood. The folk songs are a brave attempt to offer consolation in a remorseless world. These timeless fold songs speak directly to us, and Havroy's elegant arrangements give them an extra dimension. Ensemble 96 is regarded as one of the top chamber choirs in the world. Their Immortal NYSTEDT was nominated for the 49th American Grammy Awards as 'Best Choral Performance' and 'Best Surround Sound Album' in 2006.