Search - L. Larsson :: God in Disguise / Winter's Tale / Pastoral Suite

Magical

Gregory Hayes | Volkswagen Bus, CA USA | 01/08/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have KUSC to thank for introducing me to God in Disguise, which--though I became late for an appointment--kept me sitting in my car, glued to the radio, jaw dropped open. The work entire is difficult to describe, to compare to other compositions; I would ascribe flavors of Beethoven, Wagner and even Danny Elfman (who must certainly have heard Verse VI, "What shimmers in the forest?") to this work which mightn't be described as musically groundbreaking, but must be described as simply beautiful.



I first heard the original Swedish text and put the album on my wish list; my wife, not realizing there was a difference, purchased this album with the English translations. I thoroughly enjoy the recording, but I'm putting the album back on my wish list--this time specifying the Swedish version. To my ears untrained in Swedish, the voices become instruments, enhancing the haunting mystery of the composition."

Food for the soul

Douglas Whittet | Albany, NY United States | 12/05/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was already familiar with Larsson's music before buying this CD. In fact, I was hesitant about buying it because I already have these works on other disks. The thing that tipped the balance for me was the fact that the dialog for "God in disguise" is in English rather than Swedish. I'm very glad that I did, it is now one of my favorites CDs! Quite apart from the language issue, these performances are fabulous - sublime music sublimely performed and recorded.



I can't think of a better way of unwinding at the end of a stressful day than to pour a glass of wine, turn down the lights - and listen to this disk.



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