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Penny Gore presents music centring on the two Scandinavian nations. With works by Strauss, Grieg, Mozart, Sibelius and Geirr Tveitt, whose centenary is marked.

Penny Gore presents works focusing on the musical life of Norway and Sweden, featuring ensembles from the southern Norwegian city of Stavanger, one of the two European Capitals of Culture in 2008, as well as orchestras from both Norway and Sweden, which had a significant presence at the 2008 大象传媒 Proms. There is also a celebration of Norwegian composer Geirr Tveitt.

Stenhammar: Tranquillo e soave (Late Summer Nights, Op 33)
Magnus Svensson (piano)

Schubert: Scherzo (Octet)
Stavanger International Chamber Music Festival Ensemble

Strauss: Alpine Symphony
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Gustavo Dudamel (conductor)

Grieg: Selection of songs
Miah Persson (soprano)
Matti Hirvonen (piano)

Geirr Tveitt: Piano Concerto No 1
Havard Gimse (piano)
Stavanger Symphony Orchestra
Ole Kristian Ruud (conductor)

Mozart: Selection of songs
Miah Persson (soprano)
Matti Hirvonen (piano)

Sibelius: Kullervo
Lilli Paasikivi (mezzo-soprano)
Jorma Hynninen (baritone)
Oslo Philharmonic Chorus
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor).

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Mon 24 Nov 2008 14:00

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