Undisonus is an album of contemporary classical music by guitarist Terje Rypdal

Terje Rypdal

Terje Rypdal is a Norwegian guitarist and composer. Most of his music has been released on albums of the German record label ECM. Rypdal has collaborated both as a guitarist and as a composer with other ECM artists such as Ketil Bjørnstad and David Darling...

 recorded in 1986 and 1987 and released on the ECM label in 1990.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Paul Collins awarded the album 4 stars stating "Those accustomed to Rypdal's jazz and jazz-rock albums may be startled when they discover his extensive work in orchestral composition, although in some ways Rypdal seems to take these pieces closest to heart".

Track listing

All compositions by Terje Rypdal

1. "Undisonus Op. 23 for Violin and Orchestra" - 21:40
2. "Ineo Op. 29 for Choir and Chamber Orchestra" - 18:27
   • Recorded at St. Peter's Church in Morden, London in September 1986 (track 1) and at Rainbow Studio in Oslo, Norway in November 1987 (track 2).

Personnel

• Terje Tønnesen — violin
  Violin
  The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
  
   (track 1)
• Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a British orchestra based in London. It tours widely, and is sometimes referred to as "Britain's national orchestra"...
  
   — conducted
  Conducting
  Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
  
   by Christian Eggen (track 1)
• Grex Vocalis
  Grex Vocalis
  Grex Vocalis is a Norwegian chamber choir, formed in 1971 by Carl Høgset, who remains its conductor. The repertoire spans from the renaissance to music by contemporary composers...
  
   — vocals (track 2)
• The Rainbow Orchestra — conducted by Christian Eggen (track 2)