Folklore and Storytelling
Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough looks at Nordic history, culture and identity, as reflected in the music of the region. In this episode, we meet warriors, gods and magical beasts.
Historian Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough looks at Nordic history, culture and identity, as reflected in the music of the Nordic countries. In this episode, she introduces us to some of the region's more unusual inhabitants, including legendary warriors, awesome gods and magical creatures with musical gifts. We'll hear orchestral works by Leifs and Greig, opera by Rautavaara, traditional Hardanger fiddle, and Faroese 'vikivaki'.
Produced by Laura Yogasundram.
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Dromde mik en drom (I dreamed a dream)
Singer: Ute Goedecke. Singer: A茂no Lund-Lavoipierre. -
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J贸n Leifs
Saga Symphony Op 26; IV. Grettis Saga: Glamr og Grettir
Orchestra: Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Osmo V盲nsk盲. -
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Annbj酶rg Lien
Loki
Performer: Annbj酶rg Lien. -
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Grimur a Midalnesi
Choir: Unknown choir. -
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J贸runn Vi冒ar
Olafur Lilijuros, ballet suite for orchestra (extract)
Orchestra: Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Paul Phillips. -
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Edvard Grieg
In The Hall of the Mountain King (Peer Gynt Op.23)
Orchestra: Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Edward Gardner.- Chandos.
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Eivind Groven
Margit Hjuske
Performer: Berit Opheim. Performer: Gjermund Larsen. Conductor: Grete Pedersen. Choir: Norwegian Soloists' Choir. -
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Fossegrimen
Performer: Gjermund Haugen. -
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Kantele
Performer: Anni Kiriloff. -
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Einojuhani Rautavaara
The Myth of Sampo (extract)
Performer: Einojuhani Rautavaara. Choir: YL Male Voice Choir. Conductor: Matti Hy枚kki. -
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Veljo Tormis
Lauliku lopusonad (The Singers Closing Words)
Choir: Estonian National Male Choir.
Broadcasts
- Sun 8 Mar 2020 23:30大象传媒 Radio 3
- Sun 6 Sep 2020 23:00大象传媒 Radio 3