Poetenes Evangelium


Poetenes Evangelium is the debut solo album by Norwegian singer Morten Harket, released in 1993 on the label Kirkelig Kulturverksted.

Review

The title translates into The gospel according to poets and was a follow-up from a book anthology of classical 20th century Norwegian poetry depicting the life and death of Christ. All 12 tracks are unedited poetry written by Norwegian authors Jens Bjørneboe, Inger Hagerup, Erik Fosnes Hansen, Kaj Skagen, Georg Johannesen, Arnold Eidslott and Håvard Rem. All music is composed by Øivind Varkøy for this album.

Track listing

  1. "Natten" - 3:16
  2. "Hymne Til Josef" - 5:03
  3. "Salome" - 3:48
  4. "Elisabeth Synger Ved Johannes Døperens Død" - 3:22
  5. "Fra Templet" - 2:44
  6. "Hvor Krybben Stod" - 3:15
  7. "Rytteren" - 3:02
  8. "Sviket" - 3:55
  9. "Påske" - 4:02
  10. "Den Fremmede" - 3:30
  11. "Den Fremmede Taler Til Mennesket" - 3:47
  12. "Engelen" - 3:58

Personnel

;Strings
  • Bjørg Værnes - cello
  • Nora Taksdal - viola
  • Berit Værnes, Øyvor Volle - violin
;Chamber choir
  • Oslo Kammerkor - conducted by Grethe Helgerød

Credits