Our idea of ​​Scandinavia is shaped by images of endless forests, pristine lakes and fjords, rugged mountains, clear and bright summers, and icy winters. This fascinating landscape also shapes art, from folk tales to paintings. In its autumn program, the Rhein-Ruhr Philharmonie focuses on this special atmosphere, which the "sound poets of the North" uniquely translate into music. Carl Nielsen, Johan Svendsen, Hugo Alfvén, Jean Sibelius, and Edvard Grieg draw on a rich repertoire of folk music, ancient myths, and legends.

Rhein-Ruhr Philharmonie - Sound Poets of the North

Bochumer Symphoniker

Experience an enchanting concert with our symphonic wind ensemble, combining the impressive harmonies of “Nachtmusik” and Hugo Alfvén’s breathtaking “Bergakungen”.

Siba Winds and Jukka Myllys: Enchanting night

Music House

Beguiling melodies and evocative masterpieces are central to this concert, with works from musical giants. From Sibelius’s rousing, patriotic tone poem Finlandia to Alfvén’s celebratory Swedish Rhapsody, there is much more in between. Experience the virtuosity of pianist Joseph Moog as he performs Grieg’s lush and evocative Piano Concerto, infused with folk influences and memorable melodies; lose yourself in the melancholic strains of Sibelius’s Valse Triste; journey through the day with Peer Gynt and feel the magic of the Northern Lights in Christine Hals’s Calling the Aurora from Frozen.

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Finlandia

The Bridgewater Hall

### Event Description: Nordic Tales and Folklore - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Nordic Tales and Folklore

**Dates:** Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Saturday, January 18, 2025

**Venue:** Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Overview:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for an enchanting journey through Nordic folklore and musical landscapes. This concert, part of the Nordic Soundscapes Festival, will feature selections from Edvard Grieg’s beloved "Peer Gynt," alongside Ørjan Matre’s otherworldly reinterpretations of Grieg’s piano pieces. The program also includes Carl Nielsen’s Violin Concerto, which he began composing at the summer home of Grieg’s widow, and Hugo Alfvén’s "The Mountain King Suite."

**Program:**
- **MATRE:** Lyric Pieces
- **NIELSEN:** Violin Concerto
- **ALFVÉN:** The Mountain King Suite
- **GRIEG:** Selections from Peer Gynt

**Artists:**
- **Conductor:** Thomas Søndergård
- **Violinist:** Johan Dalene

**Special Notes:**
- **Tickets:** Available now as part of a package. Save up to 15% and receive subscriber perks when you purchase tickets for 3 or more concerts. Individual tickets go on sale July 29.
- **Pre-concert Activities:** Enhance your experience with pre-concert activities, valet parking, and pre-order beverages.
- **Accessibility Services:** Armless & bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, large-print programs, noise-canceling headphones, service animals, and wheelchair & accessible seating are available upon request.

**Plan Your Visit:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Convenient parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
- **Mobile App:** Download the MinnOrch App to pre-order intermission drinks, scan your ticket for entry, and access exclusive deals.

**Presented by:** Ameriprise Financial

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Minnesota Orchestra website. Enjoy an evening of captivating Nordic music and folklore with the Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra.

Nordic Tales and Folklore

Minnesota Orchestra

Celebrate the turning of the year with an a cappella choral ensemble that both nationally and internationally has held a unique position among such groups ever since its foundation in 1968.


The King's Singers

Wigmore Hall

Celebrate the turning of the year with an a cappella choral ensemble that both nationally and internationally has held a unique position among such groups ever since its foundation in 1968.

A Memo from the Maestro: Come home for the Holidays with the LSO, as our wonderful Symphony is united with another cherished arts organization in our community!  In our La Crosse Symphony tradition, the Orchestra will be joined by the full corps de ballet from Misty Lown's Ballet La Crosse, enjoy the splendor of a fully-choreographed performance of the greatest moments from Tchaikovsky's THE NUTCRACKER!  A rare event and the ultimate Holiday program!

Holiday Romance

Viterbo University

Can classical music inspired by folk melodies inspire a young dance company working with contemporary dance?

An exciting clash occurs when different traditions and forms of expression, the classical with the completely modern, the historical with the present, the young dancers and the established state ensemble, meet.

Folk music with contemporary dance Kulturfabrikken

Kulturfabrikken

Pop-Up Folk music with contemporary dance

JB10 Ungdomshus

Join us for an enchanting afternoon with the Oneota Valley Community Orchestra (OVCO) as we present "Folk Songs, Dances, & Beethoven" on Sunday, February 25, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This captivating concert will feature a diverse program that includes the stirring "Swedish Rhapsody No. 1" by Hugo Alfven, the playful "Shepherd’s Hey" by Percy Grainger, the vibrant "Danzas de Panama" by William Grant Still, the fiery "Conga del Fuego Nuevo" by Arturo Marquez, and the monumental "Symphony No. 2" by Ludwig van Beethoven.

This performance is part of the OVCO's Season 10, a celebration of music that connects and uplifts communities through the universal language of melody and rhythm. Whether you're a lifelong classical music enthusiast or new to the orchestral experience, this concert promises to be a memorable event that showcases the talent and passion of our musicians.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of folk songs and dances, culminating in the powerful symphonic work of Beethoven. Mark your calendars and join us for an afternoon of exquisite music that speaks to the soul.

Folk Songs, Dances, & Beethoven

Decorah High School

WIU WIND ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT - Mike Fansler, conductor ftg. James Land, tuba & guest Bernie Potter

Western Illinois University

Few works are as closely associated with Christmas and Epiphany as Pyotr Tchaikovsky's music for the ballet The Nutcracker. In this concert, conductor Christoph Koncz returns to Berwaldhallen to perform a suite based on Tchaikovsky's beloved music together with the Radio Symphony Orchestra. But first, Sergei Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1, nicknamed Classical, the contemporary composer Hannah Kendall's work The Spark Catchers, based on a poem about women who worked in a match factory in the 1880s.

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker  

Berwaldhallen

In the third anniversary concert, we celebrate that it is not only Mogens Dahl Concert Hall, but also Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir that has its 20th anniversary. We celebrate this again with good friends and collaborators: Mathias Heise on harmonica and Jonas Frølund on clarinet.

Hugo Alfvén

Events

Upcoming events

14 - 15 Jan, 2026

Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker · Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

Jan 30, 2026

Anniversary Concert #3 · Mogens Dahl Koncertsal

Past events

Nov 9, 2025

Rhein-Ruhr Philharmonie - Sound Poets of the North · Bochumer Symphoniker

May 8, 2025

Siba Winds and Jukka Myllys: Enchanting night · Uniarts Helsinki

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