Torgeir Waldemar – At the Opera
Torgeir Waldemar – At the Opera
Format: Vinyl LP
Label: Jansen Records – Suburban
Release: 2024
Release date: April 26, 2024
Torgeir Waldemar delivered a monumental performance for a packed Opera House in Oslo in 2022, marking not only the pinnacle of his ambitious album project Love (2020), but also a defining moment of his entire career
Captivating the audience with a full band and a couple of guest artists, Waldemar showcased the breadth of his artistry. Now, this unforgettable concert experience will be available for everyone to hear. Mark your calendars for April 26th, when Torgeir Waldemar’s At the Opera” will be released.
Waldemar’s music, spanning across country, americana, and folk-rock, seamlessly transitions from acoustic intimacy to electric guitar blowouts. Standout tracks from this live recording also captures the new experimental and progressive sides of his music, illuminating Waldemar’s creative evolution.
For those fortunate enough to have been in attendance, the release of At the Opera will evoke cherished memories of an extraordinary evening. For the rest, it will serve as a firm reminder to jump at the chance to witness Torgeir Waldemar’s magic firsthand at the next opportunity.
On that memorable evening at the Norwegian Opera, Torgeir Waldemar commanded the stage in front of an expanded ensemble, featuring a notable cast of musicians: Anders Møller, Daniel Henriksen, Lars Arne Lindland, Håvard Krogedal, Christer Engen, Kristine Marie Aasvang, Ole- Henrik Moe, Kari Rønnekleiv, Theresa Mantorski, Kristin Alsos Strand, and Magnus Skavhaug Nergaard.
Tuva Syvertsen and Charlotte Qvale made splendid guest appearances. The concert was recorded by Anders Siegrist, mixed by Øystein Frantzvåg, and mastered by Vegard Kleftås Sleipnes.