Conrad Baden

Conrad Baden (1908-1989) was a Norwegian composer and organist whose music blended Nordic folk influences with crisp modernist touches. Active from the 1930s through the 1980s, he left a rich catalog of choral works, chamber music, and cantatas deeply tied to Norway’s cultural landscape. Pieces like his *Skienskantate til byjubileum 1958* celebrated local history, while his wind quintets and trios (like the playful *Molto allegro e giocoso*) showcased his knack for weaving folk melodies into intricate, lively textures.

A church musician by trade, Baden’s work often carried a spiritual undercurrent, evident in compositions like *Herre, ha takk for Den heilage ande*. Yet he kept things fresh—his *String Quartet No. 4* (1983) and later flute sonata (1984) reveal a composer unafraid to experiment with dissonance and rhythm even in his seventies. Whether writing for male choirs, chamber ensembles, or jubilant town celebrations, Baden’s music feels both rooted in tradition and quietly adventurous.

Genres

Folk

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Choral

Orchestral Music

Sacred

Nordic Folk

Cantata

Modernist

Latest Release

Fantasia breve (1965) op. 65

Conrad Baden

Single - Released October 7, 2024