Lars Wivallius (1605-69) was one of Sweden's most talented poets in the 17th century, but he was also quite a rascal. Many a year behind bars sparked poetry glowing with the desire for freedom. These words were sung to well-known tunes of the day. Renowned musicologist Jan Olof Ruden has reconstructed melodies from the period, and Ack, Libertas! Features some of these melodies fused with the poetry of Wivallius. Martin Bagge is a singer, musician, composer and arranger who made a name for himself as a faithful interpreter of 18th century music. Mikael Paulsson is an accomplished lute player, arranger, and conductor. Ensemble Mare Balticum, founded in 1989, is based in southern Sweden and specializes in Early Music.
1 Ack Libertas, Du Adla Ting! [Kangsala, 1632] (Excerpt) (Arr. M. Bagge and M. Paulsson)
2 Klagevisa Over Denna Torra Och Kalla Var [Koralpsalmboken, 1697] (Arr. M. Bagge and M. Paulsson)
3 Suite a 5 in D minor: VI. Ballet (Arr. M. Paulsson)
4 Min Hjartans Trost Och Lilja [Koralpsalmboken, 1697] (Arr. M. Bagge and M. Paulsson)
5 Amor Han Kan Som en Tyrann (Arr. M. Bagge and M. Paulsson)
6 Suite a 5 for Winds in G minor-Major: III. Aria (Arr. M. Paulsson)
7 Mot Mig Har Fienden Ovat (Arr. M. Bagge and M. Paulsson)
8 Gustavus Ein Schwed Geboren [Deutscher Liederhort, 1607] (Arr. M. Bagge and M. Paulsson)
9 Jag Horde Fagel Naktergal (Arr. M. Bagge and M. Paulsson)
10 Studenten-Music: VI. Alemanda (Arr. M. Paulsson)
11 Som en Sjoman Uti Stor Far [Koralpsalmboken, 1697] (Arr. M. Bagge and M. Paulsson)
12 Larkans Sang Ar Allsintet Lang [Koralpsalmboken, 1697] (Arr. M. Bagge and M. Paulsson)
13 Jeg Skylder Ingen for Min Dod (Arr. M. Bagge and M. Paulsson)
14 Ack Libertas, Du Adla Ting! [Kangasala, 1632] (Excerpt) (Arr. M. Bagge and M. Paulsson)
Lars Wivallius (1605-69) was one of Sweden's most talented poets in the 17th century, but he was also quite a rascal. Many a year behind bars sparked poetry glowing with the desire for freedom. These words were sung to well-known tunes of the day. Renowned musicologist Jan Olof Ruden has reconstructed melodies from the period, and Ack, Libertas! Features some of these melodies fused with the poetry of Wivallius. Martin Bagge is a singer, musician, composer and arranger who made a name for himself as a faithful interpreter of 18th century music. Mikael Paulsson is an accomplished lute player, arranger, and conductor. Ensemble Mare Balticum, founded in 1989, is based in southern Sweden and specializes in Early Music.
