In conjunction with the Syttende Mai Celebration, the Edvard Grieg Society is sponsoring a concert on May 16 in Wayzata, MN featuring the Minneapolis Civic Orchestra, conducted by Cary John Franklin, performing pieces by a variety of Norwegian composers. Check back for details in a few weeks.
Concert at Augsburg College Huge Success
On Saturday, September 26, over 300 people attended the Oslo Chamber Choir concert in Hoversten Chapel at Augsburg College. The acoustics in the beautiful venue were superb for the ethereal music of the kveding style of folk music. Standing around the perimeter of the audience and in the balcony, each of the choir members' individual voices could be heard both separately and together to creating an exquisite sound. Mr. Nystedt's reserved and meticulous directing style controlled every breath, whisper, note, and sound of the 31 member choir. Norway has many wonderful musical groups, but this one certainly shines! Norway House was pleased and proud to have hosted this exciting and unique group which combines youth, creativity and excellence with the ancient music of Norway. Thank you to all who attended and supported this 2009 Minnesota Tour. Click here to see slide show.
Oslo Chamber Choir Photos
See a slideshow of photos from the Augsburg College and St. Cloud concerts.
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Edvard Grieg Society Announces its 2009-10 Season
Please note this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.
Norway House's Edvard Grieg Society announces its 2009-2010 season, which will include three exciting events that explore the wonderful riches of Nordic repoertoire and performers.
The fifth season will start with a performance by the exceptional choral group, the Oslo Chamber Choir, in late September. Their previous visit to the Midwest in 2007 was a huge success and more venues have been added for this tour.
The kick-off will be a return visit of the Oslo Chamber Choir in 2009. After their sell-out performance in 2007, the focal point of this tour will be Norwegian folk music. The Oslo Chamber Choir is a outstanding ambassador of Norwegian music.
Then in November, the Edvard Grieg Society will proudly present the internationally renowned Norwegian pianist, Haavard Gimse for a breathtaking concert.
In May 2010, there will be a Syttende Mai celebration and musical collaboration between the Edvard Grieg Society and the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis.
Remember, it is your membership and continued support which makes these wonderful concerts possible. Renew your membership and help continue this rich cultural program of Norway House.
Watch for more information about date and times in upcoming communications.
EDVARD GRIEG SOCIETY CONCERT hosted a delightful concert on APRIL 5th, 2009.
Libby Larsen was curator and hosted a concert of "Music by Nordic Americans".
For the final event of its 2008-09 season, the Edvard
Grieg Society will present Libby Larsen and Music of Nordic Americans.
Curated and hosted by Ms. Larsen, the program included performances
by Magnum Chorum and its artistic director, Christopher Aspaas; Maria
Jette soprano and Young-Nam Kim violinist, pianist Kent McWilliams,
Dave Hagedorn, vibraphone; and string quartet of Charles Gray and
Hannah Reitz, violin, Jeffrey Neil, viola, and David Carter, cello.
Composers represented on this program included Carol Barnett, Bradley
Ellingboe, Ralph Johnson, Rene Clausen, F.Melius Christiansen, Libby
Larsen, Jan Garbarek, James Jensen, and Leroy Anderson.
The concert took place in the Sateren Recital Hall, located in the Music Hall on the
campus of Augsburg College, one block off Riverside Avenue at 22nd
Street in Minneapolis. There was an almost full auditorium of attendees who were entertained by a delightful combination of string, chamber choir,
piano, vocal, and other 'instruments'. A few of the highlights are:
Norwegian folk songs for soprano and violin; choral music by Bradley
Ellingboe of Lakeville, MN, Rene Clausen, Concordia College, Moorhead,
and F. Melius Christiansen, founder of the St Olaf Choir; a piece for
string quartet by Minneapolis-based, internationally renowned
composer, Libby Larsen; and the spectacular piece 'The Typewriter' by
Leroy Anderson.
Be sure to check out the photos by clicking on the arrow for the slideshow. Doubleclick on a photo to zoom in.
Next season promises to be equally delightful and we hope you will join us at all three concerts.
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PHOTOS OF THE APRIL 5th, 2009 CONCERT
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