Program 829: In Memoriam Per Nørgård
KALW Broadcast Date: June 15, 2025 | Host: Joseph Bohigian
This program features the music of Danish composer Per Nørgård, who died on May 28, 2025, at the age of 92. Nørgård was among the most influential 20th century composers in Denmark, known for his infinity series, a serial method of composition using a sequence of integers which he developed in the 1960s. The program features a range of Nørgård’s compositions from the 1950s to the end of the 20th century, including his Trifoglio, Op. 7, Canon for organ, and Symphony No. 6 “At The End Of The Day.” Also included is an excerpt of a 1970 interview with Nørgård on KPFA from the Other Minds Archives.
Program Audio
30-Second Spot
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Title: Interview with Per Nørgård, 1 of 2 (excerpt)
Record Label: Other Minds Archives
Title: Canon (1970–71)
Composer: Per Nørgård
Performer: Jens E. Christensen, organ
Recording Title: Per Nørgård – The Organ Book; Canon
Record Label: Dacapo
Catalog Number: 6.220656
Title: Trifoglio, Op. 7 (1954, rev. 1956)
Composer: Per Nørgård
Performer: Niklas Sivelöv, piano
Recording Title: Per Nørgård – Early Piano Works
Record Label: Dacapo
Catalog Number: 6.220590
Title: Symphony No. 6 “At The End Of The Day” (1999)
Composer: Per Nørgård
Performers: Oslo Philharmonic; John Storgårds, conductor
Recording Title: Per Nørgård – 8 Symphonies
Record Label: Dacapo
Catalog Number: 8.204002
