November 2019
Norwegian Male Chorus codfish dinner
Those cool and crazy Norwegian singers are at it again! The Norwegian Male Chorus of Seattle is pleased to announce our annual codfish dinner and concert. This year‘s party is slated to be held on Sunday, November 10 at the Leif Erikson Lodge in Ballard 2245 NW. 57th St. Social hour begins at 5 PM with a no host bar with dinner at 6 PM and a performance by the chorus after dessert around 7 PM. Tickets are $25 children…
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Northwest Folklore Songs & Stories with Tinkham Road
Bob Antone has collected over 500 logging and railroad songs and stories from the Pacific Northwest. Tinkham Road, complete with a musical saw, includes well-known upright bassist Ryan Donnelly and guitarist/singer/songwriter Chase Rabideau. The group will perform lively original music as well songs by local Scandinavian artists Ivar Haglund and Stan Boreson. There will be no shortage of tall tales and paranormal speak coupled with history and even mention of Bigfoot. Ghost tours meets traditional music of old Seattle! Performed…
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The Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag joins Magnolia Chorale
Come in from the cold for a concert that will warm your heart. How quickly summer leaves us, and we are touched once again by cold winter nights. Find respite from the chill for a few hours on December 7 and 8 at the Magnolia Chorale winter concert—“Cold Is the Night: Scandinavian Carols”. The program is brimming with snowy carols from Scandinavia that will warm your heart. From the bright yoiks of Finland, to the energetic folksongs of Norway, to…
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O Yule Full of Gladness: Christmas in Scandinavia
Songs and carols from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland The wonderful Christmas traditions in the Nordic countries truly make December fun and memorable. Many of those traditions are observed here in America. The music, often based on folk songs, is charming, blending cheer and melancholy into a unique sound. In their wish for light and warmth, Scandinavians really know how to brighten the darkest time of year! Pre-concert talk with director Freddie Coleman at 7:00 p.m. Family carol sing-along with…
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The Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag joins Magnolia Chorale
Come in from the cold for a concert that will warm your heart. How quickly summer leaves us, and we are touched once again by cold winter nights. Find respite from the chill for a few hours on December 7 and 8 at the Magnolia Chorale winter concert—“Cold Is the Night: Scandinavian Carols”. The program is brimming with snowy carols from Scandinavia that will warm your heart. From the bright yoiks of Finland, to the energetic folksongs of Norway, to…
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A Nordic Christmas
Join Seattle's wonderful Nordic heritage choirs, representing Finland, Norway, and Sweden as we sing our most beautiful Christmas music at the acoustically lovely Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church. A special guest choir representing the Baltic countries, Magi Ensemble, will be joining us. Reception to follow. This event is free, however, a suggested donation of $15/adult would be gladly accepted.
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Come hear the most beautiful Christmas music from all the Nordic countries. Participating choirs are: Finnish Choral Society, Norwegian Ladies Chorus, Norwegian Male Chorus, Magi Ensemble, and the Swedish Singers of Seattle. Coffee and treats to follow.
Find out more »January 2020
Mostly Nordic Chamber Music Series: Rhythms of Iceland
Enter the percussive and ethereal sounds of Iceland with the Seattle-based Pacific Rims Percussion Quartet as they evoke the Icelandic northern lights in Aura by Anna Þorvaldsdóttir, the dramatic moss-covered, volcanic, and ice-shaped landscapes in Sindur by Áksell Másson, and more from this extraordinary and rich repertoire. The versatility of textures that emit from this ensemble are matched only by the vastness of the Icelandic experience. Cost: $25 for Members; $30 general admission; $10 students
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Concert: Fru Skagerrak
This pan-Scandinavian female fiddle trio (one member each from Denmark, Norway and Sweden) takes you on a musical journey through Scandinavia—from lowlands to mountains, from slow airs to lively polkas, in major and in minor, and everything in between. Their concert at the Club is free, but you can reserve a seat for $10. 5 p.m. The bar will open at 4 p.m., with small plates available for purchase.
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