ALFEDANS (Elves’ Dance) originates in an unusual and yet extraordinarily compelling symbiosis of two instruments: nyckelharpa and symphonic organ. The nyckelharpa emerged in Sweden during the Renaissance and continues to be played today, even beyond Sweden’s borders where it has become an essential element of Scandinavian music culture. The instrument’s many resonance strings allow it to unfurl its fascinating sound - an iridescent range of harmonic overtones perfused by a wonderfully warm and smoky depth. Accompanied by the rich palette of colours of the symphonic organ, we would like to follow the footsteps of Edvard Grieg and take the listener on a Nordic-inspired journey of sounds, passing impressionistic landscapes, evocative romanticism, all the while surrounded by the rousing, captivating melodies of Scandinavian folk music.

Programme example:

Edvard Grieg:

Alfedans (Lyriske Stykker op. 12 n° 4)

Ludvig M. Lindeman:

Springdans

Edvard Grieg:

Norske Danser op. 35, n° 1
Det første Møde (2 Melodier op. 53, Nr. 2)
Rosenknoppen (9 Lieder op. 18, Nr. 8)
Jeg elsker dig (Hjertets Melodier op. 5, Nr. 3)
Norske Danser op. 35, n°2

Trad.:

Brudmars

Edvard Grieg:

Ballade op. 24

Ludvig M. Lindeman:

Springdans

Edvard Grieg:

Halling (Lyriske Stykker op. 38, Nr. 4)
Folkevise (Lyriske Stykker op. 12, No. 5)
Sommerfugl (Lyriske Stykker op. 43, Nr. 1)
Norske Danser op. 35, n° 3
 

Marco Ambrosini, nyckelharpa

Eva-Maria Rusche, organ