Julian Misic - To Kongsdøtre - Ltd 2LP

"To Kongsdøtre" ("Two Royal Daughters") is a commissioned piece by Julian Misic  for Bergen Church Autumnal 2023. This a brave, poetic work that challenges the boundaries between traditional and contemporary music Norway's oldest recorded music is given new life in the face of modern expression. This is more than an album – the work is a cultural and historical mosaic - A musical bridge between East and West, past and present.

"Sunniva and Anna were both royal daughters - both ended their lives after being driven on the run. In a time marked by war and unrest, the commissioned work can provide a timeless reminder of historical ties, musical unity and shared cultural heritage across borders."
Kjetil Almenning, festival director for Bergen Church Autumnal

The album is recorded live in Bergen Domkirke, with Julian Misic, Ragnhild Gudbrandsen, Anne Kleivset, Nils Økland, Liv Ulvik, Dobrila Grašeska, Dorian Jovanović, Jan Kåre Hystad, Thomas Aurlund Lossius, HC Dalgaard (Wardruna), Sigurd Melvær Øygaard, Mirsad Gusic, and the vocal ensemble Schola Sanctae Sunnivae

Tracklist:
01. Livs englelokk
02. Sankta Sunniva skaldekvad vers 1-3
03. Sunnivahymnen vers 1
04. Sankta Sunnivas skaldekvad vers 4-6
05. Sunnivahymnen vers 2-3
06. Sankta Sunnivas skaldekvad vers 7-13
07. Sunnivahymnen vers 4-5
08. Sankta Sunnivas skaldekvad vers 14-17
09. Livs prefasjon
10. Sanctus
11. Synnivas hjemkomst
12. Omen fra Stiklestad
13. Rex autem ille licet gentilis
14. Magnus Dominus et laudabilis
15. Sankta Sunniva skaldekvad vers 18-19
16. O quantus fidel fervo
17. In regali fastigio
18. Terirem
19. Dvorska
20. Anna Komnenes skaldekvad, vers 1-5
21. Kratima
22. Anna Komnenes skaldekvad, vers 6-10
23. Kratima 2
24. Anna Komnenes skaldekvad, vers 11-15
25. intro Sjelens mørke natt
26. Sjelens mørke natt
27. Fra varde til Vardar
28. Størst av alle bud
29. Applaus

Limited edition Double Gatefold LP with lyrics booklet, Made in Bergen (200x)
Released by Apollon Records 12. December 2025