Sveinung Bjelland - Scarlatti & Mendelssohn: Sonatas (2006)

He has the ability to put on the music he plays, Sveinung Bjelland. On his CD debut as a soloist he has chosen exuberant and very virtuosic music by Scarlatti and Mendelssohn. As a listener, you find yourself comfortably restrained in Bjelland's grip - along with some of the most captivating music written for piano.

A gallant piano style
Scarlatti wrote his sonatas for instruments other than today's grand piano, but no matter how modern they have established themselves in the repertoire of an exclusive group of pianists, led by legendary Vladimir Horowitz. Bjelland himself traces a common 'gallant style' in the piano compositions of Scarlatti and Mendelssohn, the wonder child who, in addition to being central to the rediscovery of Bach in the 19th century, also studied Scarlatti very thoroughly. And on this record Sveinung Bjelland demonstrates this kinship with top class games.

Experienced debutantSveinung Bjelland's name and musical abilities dare be well known already, both as a soloist with our leading orchestras and as chamber musician. With meticulous precision, Bjelland pursues every aspect of his work down to the smallest detail, and then completely relinquishes control once everything has found its place. He exudes a deep sense of security we know from other soloists at the highest international level, a confidence that allows the listener to stay with the music without reservation.