This 2016 BIS release features the choir performing a collection of works by contemporary female composers. The program showcases a range of styles and themes relevant to modern womanhood.
- The album was recorded in the stunning acoustics of the Berwaldhallen in Stockholm. It features works by composers such as Victoria Borisova-Ollas, Jaakko Mäntyjärvi, and Karin Rehnqvist. The release was part of a broader initiative to highlight the work of underrepresented composers in the classical music sphere.
- This album was released on the BIS label, renowned for its high-quality classical recordings. The repertoire chosen for "Femina Moderna" reflects a contemporary engagement with choral music.
- The choir's conductor at the time of this recording was Maria Goundorina. She led the ensemble in a program that spanned a variety of emotional and musical landscapes.
Allmänna Sången is a Swedish choir founded in 1890. They are known for their performances of both classical choral works and contemporary pieces.
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