This disc is the moving homage of the Norwegian Soloists’ Choir to the man who founded it in 1950 and remained its leader for 40 years. The choral conductor and composer Knut Nystedt passed away in December 2014, at the age of 99, and the disc may to some extent be regarded as an epitaph for him. Ensemble Allegria, a group of young Norwegian string players joins the choir in the two Bach motets, and also in the closing work on the disc: Immortal Bach, which incidentally formed part of Nystedt’s farewell concert with the Norwegian Soloists’ Choir in 1990. Grete Pedersen, Nystedt's successor as artistic leader of the choir and the Norwegian Soloists’ Choir have received critical acclaim worldwide, as well as distinctions such as Editor’s Choice (Gramophone), Diapason d’Or (Diapason), Empfohlen (klassik.com) and Disco excepcional Knut Nystedt 1. Peace I leave with you, Op.43 No.2 2'33 Johann Sebastian Bach 2. O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, BWV118 8'31 Knut Nystedt 3. Be not afraid, Op.146 4'09 4. Ave Maria for violin and mixed choir, Op.110 10'55 Johann Sebastian Bach Jesu, meine Freude, BWV227 5. Chorale: Jesu, meine Freude 1'12 6. Chorus: Es ist nun nichts Verdammliches 2'33 7. Chorale: Unter deinen Schirmen 1'10 8. Trio: Denn das Gesetz 0'55 9. Chorale: Trotz dem alten Drachen 2'18 10. Fugue: Ihr aber seid nicht fleischlich 2'34 11. Chorale: Weg mit allen Schätzen! 1'06 12. Trio: So aber Christus in euch ist 2'08 13. Chorale: Gute Nacht, o Wesen 3'56 14. Chorus: So nun der Geist 1'20 15. Chorale: Weicht, ihr Trauergeister 1'16 Knut Nystedt 16. O Crux, Op.79 6'06 17. Immortal Bach, after J.S. Bach (BWV478) 4'46 Det Norske Solistkor, choir Ensemble Allegria, ensemble Grete Pedersen, conductor