Norwegian Odyssé

REBECKA SOFIA AHVENNIEMI Barnet som blev osynligt (The child who became invisible) for soprano, percussion and electronics (2014) [U.S. Premiere]
ANDERS TORGUNRUD RØSHOL Livorno Fragments (2019) [U.S. Premiere]
LASSE THORESEN Hagen (The Garden) (1975-76) [U.S. Premiere]
KNUT VAAGE Odyssé for sinfonietta (2002) [U.S. Premiere]
KNUT VAAGE Svev for piano trio (2017) [U.S. Premiere]

Step into the mystic sounds of Norway with a chamber music collaboration between SMO and the Bergen-based Valen Trio. Through five U.S. premieres, explore how talented Norwegian composers across generations are continuing and reinterpreting the rich history of Nordic culture through sound.

This program is produced in collaboration with Northwest Edvard Grieg Society, Music Exchange International, and the National Nordic Museum.

TICKETS: $25 Members & NWEGS members; $30 general admission; $10 students (students, use “child” option to secure student price)