Review: Den bla anemone, by the Klarup Girls Choir, features a mix of a cappella and accompanied songs and arrangements by the Danish composer John Hoybye. A lecturer in conducting and composition, Hoybye is a proponent of choral singing for the development of children. The songs on this CD range from popular Danish tunes to newly composed melodies. In common, they all have more modern harmonies. In addition, they have been chosen to reflect the four seasons. These songs are beautifully sung by this celebrated group.

Songlist: Den bla anemone, Nu skiner sol i haver, Solskinslyse forarsskove, April, April, Nu er jord og himmel stille, Nu blomsteriden kommer, Danmark, nu blunder den lyse nat, Jeg gik mig ud en sommerdag, Hvor magerne skrider, Aftenstemning, Kirsten of vegen fra Gurre, Nu falmer skoven trindt om land, Skoven er sa underfold, Vor sol er bleven kold, Spirven sidder stum bag kvist, I sne star urt og busk i skjul, Sneflokke kommer vrimlende, Saenk kun dit hoved, du blomst

Review: Formed in 1980 this top-notch Danish girlchoir, directed for over 25 years by Jan Ole Mortensen, has won many awards, toured world-wide and performs frequently on Danish National Radio. The recordings here are all originals by living Danish composers such as Michael Bojesen, Knut Nystedt and Egil Hovland and are excellent proof of why contemporary Danish choral music is held in such high regard throughout Europe.

Songlist: O Come, Let Us Sing, Lyrie Eleison, Gloria, Kaerlighed som til et billed, Pater Noster, Gud, Lad Os Leve Af Dit Ord, Mary's Song, Sancta Maria, I Am My Brothers Keeper, Aere Til Dig, Kristus, Ave Maria, Fader Vor