"We are in an old-fashioned aristocratic castle. Roselil and her mother are chatting and giggling (about men?). Sir Peder, a smart young man – probably a musician – is listening behind the door. He catches the essence of her undertones and makes a plan: He cannot create ‘flowers of gold,’ but his music can be converted to gold in the ears of Roselil – and so he wins her heart! At the beginning of my arrangement, Roselil is singing in a pretty folk-song manner, but later on she joins Sir Peder in a driving and brilliant jazz style." (John Høybye)
This piece has been composed for the international renowned Calmus Ensemble and it is suitable for ensembles and ambitious amateur choirs. You can find the song Roselil og hendes moder on the CD recording Folk Songs (Carus 83.034).
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Composer
John Høybye
| 1939The Danish composer and choral conductor John Høybye is recognised far beyond Scandinavia as a conductor, arranger and composer, especially of choral music. Høybye is represented in the Carus programme with a selection of his works.
As a conductor, he has led numerous international ensembles in masterclasses, at festivals and on concert tours, including the Tritonus Choir, which he founded, the Danish and Hungarian Radio Choirs, the symphony orchestras from Århus, Ålborg and Zealand and the Danish Radio Big Band.
As a composer, he has made a significant contribution to the renewal of Scandinavian choral music, not least by successfully combining the classical choral sound with elements of gospel and jazz music. In 1993, the Danish Choral Society honoured him as ‘Composer of the Year’. Six years later, the Danish Composer's Society honoured him with the annual award.
Jazz elements also characterise the works published by Carus, including This Human Life! for solo voice and mixed choir.
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Songwriter / Librettist
Christian Knud Fredr Molbech
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