In Nordic Melodies we find Grieg in passionate play with folk songs.
The work sparkles with harmonies and expression, developing a whole
story from just a few short stanzas. The Holberg Suite, loved for its
beauty and feared for its challenges, is a fusion of European musical
tradition and a genuine Norwegian sound palette. The Trondheim Soloists
follow up with two brilliant soloists, Emilia Amper on nyckelharpa and
Gjermund Larsen on fiddle, in newly commissioned music characterized by
the same energy and tenderness. Wild nature and Nordic light are
essential elements of the folk style. This lies at the core of the
Trondheim Soloist's soul, a meeting between the musical playfulness and
passion.
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