Since the beginning of his career Per Nørgård (b. 1932) has composed music for all kinds of instruments, but the piano is probably the one he has remained closest to. Illustrating the development of the ‘universe of the Northern mind’ as well as early influences by both Bach and Stravinsky, the acclaimed pianist Niklas Sivelöv presents a unique portrait of Nørgård’s earliest musical thinking, including world premiere recordings of the Sonata determinata, Miniature Concerto G major and Trifoglio.

A uniquely authentic recording: Nørgård has dedicated fou of the six works on this recording to Niklas Sivelöv because he is very happy with Sivelöv’s interpretations.

Niklas Sivelöv, Piano Professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, is an internationally acclaimed pianist who has released manysuccesful albums of both contemporary and Romantic repertoire.