It is definitely stimulating and challenging for an arranger to create unity between a folk trio and a chamber orchestra; let alone between different styles of music and instrumental playing. The Nordic Symphonic project; with it's meeting of the Nordic trio and a classical orchestra; is a great example of the kind of musical cross-fertilisation one can only dream of. In this collaboration Nordic's intricate swing-based style is set against the broader sound palette of the orchestra: the trio sets off on a whirlwind adventure; with sounds from across the whole planet; and the orchestra follows along.
1 Fuffe (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [05:02]
2 Bruce (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, E. Rydvall and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [04:46]
3 Metropolitan (Arr. H. Hjortek for Orchestra) [04:21]
4 8-Bitar (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [04:41]
5 Nordic Symphonic Suite (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom for Orchestra) [10:03]
6 S Igrid Och Småfolket (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [06:18]
7 Chicken - Hen (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [03:51]
8 Morsis (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [05:30]
9 Döden (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [06:34]
10 Variación Andina (Arr. K.-J. Ankarblom, a. Lofberg, E. Rydvall and M. Zetterlund for Orchestra) [04:12
It is definitely stimulating and challenging for an arranger to create unity between a folk trio and a chamber orchestra; let alone between different styles of music and instrumental playing. The Nordic Symphonic project; with it's meeting of the Nordic trio and a classical orchestra; is a great example of the kind of musical cross-fertilisation one can only dream of. In this collaboration Nordic's intricate swing-based style is set against the broader sound palette of the orchestra: the trio sets off on a whirlwind adventure; with sounds from across the whole planet; and the orchestra follows along.
