Name: Baudelaire and Orchestra
Brand: Susanna

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SONATALP075

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2023-07-28

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Susanna

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SusannaSonata

SusannaSonata is a music label founded by Susanna in 2011. With a passion for discovering and promoting talented artists, the label has quickly become a respected name in the industry. Known for its diverse range of musical genres, SusannaSonata offers an impressive catalog of *artists* and *performers*. From classical to contemporary, their collection appeals to all music lovers. With an emphasis on quality and innovation, SusannaSonata continues to push boundaries and provide listeners with exceptional music experiences.
At SusannaSonata, we believe that music has the power to inspire, uplift, and connect people from all walks of life. Our mission is to support emerging talent and help them reach their full potential. Through our dedication to nurturing artists' creativity and providing them with the resources they need, we have built a reputation as a trusted platform for both established musicians and up-and-coming stars.
With a commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work, SusannaSonata ensures that each release meets the highest standards of production and artistic integrity. We strive to create an immersive listening experience through meticulous attention to detail in sound engineering and album artwork design. Our goal is not only to deliver exceptional music but also to create meaningful connections between artists and their audience.

Susanna is a Norwegian vocalist, born in 1979. She founded the label SusannaSonata in 2011, which has become an important outlet for all of her projects. Susanna is the sister of *a182376* and *a344466*, as well as the cousin of *a434596*. Her music is often compared to artists such as Susanne Sundfør, Radka Toneff, and Hanne Hukkelberg.
With a captivating voice and unique musical style, Susanna has gained recognition both locally and internationally. Her label, SusannaSonata, allows her to explore different genres and collaborate with various musicians. Through her music, she expresses deep emotions and creates powerful connections with her audience.
If you enjoy the sounds of artists like Solveig Slettahjell, Jenny Hval, or Valkyrien Allstars, then you are sure to appreciate Susanna's artistry. Her ability to blend different influences and create mesmerizing melodies sets her apart in the music industry.

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Norwegian singer songwriter SUSANNA continues to explore her fascination with the poetry and persona of Charles Baudelaire, with a new album that scales up her distinctive settings of the French poet/bohemian’s classic texts to the size of an orchestra. On Baudelaire & Orchestra, Susanna is joined by Oslo’s incredible, forward thinking KORK orchestra. The radio orchestra of NRK (Norway’s national broadcaster) is known for its progressive approach, diversity and willingness to tackle challenging and contemporary music of all types. The music was arranged by Jarle G. Storløkken, with contributions from innovative composer Jan Martin Smørdal –who was awarded the Nordheim Prize in 2022. Christian Eggen – one of Norway’s top conductors – leads the orchestra, while it was produced and mastered by Deathprod. Susanna’s intense relationship with the poetry of the French symbolist has so far led to two albums and an EP, and a string of rapturously received concerts. It all started with Baudelaire and Piano (2020), an intimate set of 10 songs with just Susanna alone at her piano. Last year came Elevation, featuring 11 more Baudelaire jewels. The material blossomed into a collaborative enterprise with Stina Stjern and Delphine Dora, combining tape, spoken word and song. Like Baudelaire, Susanna’s music probes the edges of desire, and confronts the simultaneous wonder and meaningless of existence. Baudelaire is often considered one of the first modern poets, whose urban observations frequently dipped into fantasy, sensuality, fevered imaginings and eerie horror. Susanna’s selection of texts from his masterwork The Flowers of Evil (translated by Anthony Mortimer) covers the full spectrum of Baudelaire’s conflicted expression. Based in Oslo, the Norwegian artist and singer/songwriter formed her duo Susanna and the Magical Orchestra in 2000 for exquisite, minimalistic interpretations of pop songs, both mainstream and leftfield. Since 2007 her songwriting has travelled in multiple directions, from her Meshes of Voice project with transgressive singer Jenny Hval, to settings 5 of Norwegian poet Gunvor Hofmo, and the collaboration with new music group Ensemble neoN on The Forester (2013). Go Dig My Grave (2018) was called ‘a wondrous, haunting bunch of covers’ (Uncut). 2019’s Garden of Earthly Delights was praised as ‘intriguing’, ‘brilliant and compelling’ and ‘heavy stuff’ in the international press and was nominated for a Norwegian Grammy award (Spellemannprisen) in the Open category. She is a three-times winner of Norwegian Grammys for previous releases. Superfan Bonnie Prince Billy’s recent Wolf of the Cosmos release was a cover of the whole of her 2007 album Sonata Mix Dwarf Cosmos. She releases her music on her own label SusannaSonata

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