September 2018
Vintersong
Welcome in the holiday season together with the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association! This free community concert features soprano Reidun Horvei and pianist Inger-Kristine Riber, both of Voss, Norway. They will be joined by Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag and the Grieg Gala String Quartet with Allion Salvador, Rachel Nesvig, Aleida Gehrels, and Zöe Kohen-Ley. You will hear traditional Nordic folk yuletide favorites in original arrangements created just for our concert. Finish off the Yulefest weekend with this unique musical offering and start…
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Jazzin’ it up with Julie!
Meet legendary jazz singer and Seattle's latest Alt for Norge star Julie Cascioppo in a special FUNdraiser for the amazing musical programs offered by the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association. This special evening in the Swedish Club's Three Crowns Lounge (with the best view in town) will include a signature aquavit cocktail, "The Bergen," created especially for the occasion, sumptuous Scandinavian appetizers, and a surprise Norwegian dessert. You will be entertained by Julie with another Seattle legend, Bonnie Birch on the…
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A Nordic Holiday Matinee Concert with Reidun Horvei & Inger-Kristine Riber
Experience the magic of soprano Reidun Horvei and pianist Inger-Kristine Riber as they present selectoins from their "Vintersong" repertory at a special matinee concert at the Swedish Club. Hear traditional Nordic holiday favorites in original arranngments as you have never heard before. Lunch will be availble in the bar prior to the concert. Bring your friends for this speciall afternoon even as our guests at the Swedish Clut. Entrance is free, and any donations will benefit the musical exchange programs…
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Vintersong Nordic Holiday Concert
Welcome in the holiday season together with the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association! This speical holiday concert features soprano Reidun Horvei and pianist Inger-Kristine Riber from Voss, Norway. They will be joined by Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag and the Seattle-Bergen String Quartet wtih Allion Salvador, Rachel Nesvig, Aleida Gehrels, and Zöe Kohen-Ley as they perform original arrangments of traditional Nordic yuletide favorites. Bring the entire family for this free community event--everyone is welcome. Any donations will benefit the musical exchange programs of…
Find out more »December 2018
Children’s Christmas in Scandinavia
This afternoon of Nordic family fun includes the always popular Santa Lucia Pageant, put on by the children of the Swedish School, followed by music, dancing, and Christmas crafts for children. Appropriate for all ages, no reservations needed. Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation). Entrance to Museum exhibits not included.
Find out more »February 2019
My Norwegian Valentine: A House Concert
Due to continuing snow in Seattle, this concert has been postponed. Stay tuned for a new date! The Northwest Edvard Grieg Society invites you to an evening of romantic music and refreshments. Come celebrate Valentine's day with songs and chamber music highlighting Norwegian music by Edvard Grieg, Steven Luksan and more. Refreshments and a light dinner begin at 6:00 p.m. Music begins at 7:00 p.m. Featuring NWEGS favorites Laura Loge, soprano, Steven Luksan, piano, Justin Henderlight, oboe and Kerry Bollinger…
Find out more »March 2019
43rd Annual Kalevala Day Festival
The festival will highlight performances by the Finnish Choral Society, the Katrilli Finnish Folk Dancers, Kalevala Trio, and the Evergreen Livakat Kantele Ensemble playing the Finnish national musical instrument. Meri Luoma, Visiting Fulbright Finnish Language and Culture Teaching Assistant at University of Washington, Scandinavian Department will be the guest speaker. The 43rd Kalevala Festival will especially commemorate two Finnish composers: Armas Järnefelt (Sibelius’ brother-in-law) year 2019 being the 150th anniversary since his birth, and Toivo Kuula, who met a tragic…
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Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag Nordic Youth Concert
Come out and hear this amazing Seattle-based group of young musicians who are carrying forward the Nordic folk music tradition! The group was started more than 50 years ago by Gordon Tracie and is the only surviving group is its kind in the United States. Last year they celebrated ten years under the leadership of Martha Levenson, who was awarded the prestigious Award of Merit by the Swedish Council of America in April 2016 for her work with this children's…
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Mostly Nordic: Afterquake
International prize-winning and “charismatic” cellist, Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir returns to collaborate with “fascinating, enthralling, magnetic” pianist Angelo Rondello, who has performed extensively all over the world. With a program of works from the immensely flourishing and creativite new music written in the decade after the economic crash of 2008, they will perform compositions by contemporary Icelandic composers Jón Nordal, Páll Ragnar Pállsson and Þuríður Jónsdóttir Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir, cello Angelo Rondello, piano
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The Complete Songs of Edvard Grieg: A Norwegian Holiday
Resonance at SOMA Towers and the Northwest Edvard Grieg Society present the fourth concert of performances of the complete songs of Edvard Grieg. Laura Loge, soprano, Alan Dunbar, baritone, and Knut Erik Jensen, piano will perform The Complete Songs of Edvard Grieg: A Norwegian Holiday. This program will include songs about and surrounding holidays, from Christmas to Easter, to grand holiday adventures and Norwegian religious experiences. Highlighted in this concert are songs from the incidental music to Peer Gynt. Enjoy…
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