Author: Laura Loge

Performing at the Nordic Museum Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm Nordic Museum, Seattle (map) Tickets available here. $20 For NWEGS & Nordic Museum Members $25 General Admission   Norwegian pianist, Oda Voltersvik, will perform works by Grieg, Sibelius, Rachmaninov, Beethoven & Ginastera as a guest artist of the Northwest Edvard Grieg Society. This special concert is not to be missed by Grieg and piano lovers alike!   [caption id="attachment_482" align="alignleft" width="300"] Oda Voltersvik, pianist[/caption] Described as a “pianist with great sensitivity and lovely tone (… ) She has the touch to render the orchestral textures vividly and the technique to tackle the ferociously difficult piano writing with ease” by Marios Papadopoulos, director of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, she has performed extensively worldwide in venues including the Palermo Classica International Festival, the First…

The Mountain Maid   Nordia House, Nordic Northwest, Portland (map) Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 7:30 pm Tickets available here.   Resonance at Soma Towers, Bellevue (map) Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7:30 pm Tickets available here.   Moving past mid-summer, join Laura Loge, soprano and Knut Erik Jensen, piano, as they continue their collaboration with Northwest Edvard Grieg Society, Resonance at SOMA Towers and Nordic Northwest, and venture in the mountains to the sæter (summer farm). There they will lead you on a journey with the young sæterjente (farm girl) as she enjoys her cattle, falls in love only to be abandoned, and then lets herself be taken in by the mystical world of Norwegian sprites and spirits. We'll also introduce several Norwegian girls who are enjoying the summer and the warmth and light…

When: Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 7:00 pm, refreshments at 6:00 pm POSTPONED! Stay tuned for a new date! Where: A Private Residence in Ballard Tickets here. When: Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 4:00 pm Where: A Private Residence in Lake Oswego Tickets here. Tickets: $25.00 general public, $20 NWEGS members   The Northwest Edvard Grieg Society invites you to an evening of romantic music and refreshments. Come celebrate Valentine's day with songs and chamber music highlighting Norwegian music by Edvard Grieg, Steven Luksan and more. Featuring NWEGS favorites Laura Loge, soprano, Steven Luksan, piano, Justin Henderlight, oboe, Kerry Bollinger Blanton, viola, Hannah Penn, mezzo-soprano, Douglas Webster, baritone, Joan Paddock, trumpet and lyr and the Trillium Quartet, with Jody Morrissette, violin, Charlyn Wilson, viola, MaryAnn Campbell, cello, & Pat Zagelow, piano! ***Not all performers will be…

Ballard First Lutheran Church (map) Sunday, November 18 at 3:30 pm Free - Donations accepted at the door RSVP Here Featuring: Guest Artists from Bergen, Norway Reidun Horvei, soprano and story teller Inter-Kristine Riber, piano Seattle-Bergen String Quartet Allion Salvador and Rachel Nesvig, violins Aleida Gehrels, viola Zoë Kohen Ley, cello Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag, Martha Levenson, director   The Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association and the Northwest Edvard Grieg Society invite you to a Nordic holiday concert to top off the Ballard Yulefest weekend and ring in the joyous season of Advent! This unique musical offering features beloved Norwegian guest artists soprano Reidun Horvei and pianist Inger-Kristine Riber. They will be joined by the Seattle-Bergen String Quartet with Allion Salvador, Rachel Nesvig, Aleida Gehrels, and Zoë Kohen Ley in their original arrangements…

A Norwegian Holiday The Old Church, Portland (map) Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 7:30 Tickets available here. Resonance at Soma Towers, Bellevue (map) Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 7:30 pm Tickets available here. Resonance at SOMA Towers, Nordic Northwest and the Northwest Edvard Grieg Society present the fourth concert of performances of the complete songs of Edvard Grieg. Laura Loge, soprano, Alan Dunbar, baritone, and Knut Erik Jensen, piano will perform The Complete Songs of Edvard Grieg: A Norwegian Holiday. This program will include songs about and surrounding holidays, from Christmas to Easter, to grand holiday adventures and Norwegian religious experiences. Highlighted in this concert are songs from the incidental music to Peer Gynt. Enjoy a festive evening, led by three experts in Grieg's song repertoire. Please note there are special discounted tickets…

Early Explorations Resonance at Soma Towers, Bellevue (map) Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 7:30 pm Tickets available here. Nordia House, Nordic Northwest, Portland (map) Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 7:30 pm Tickets available here.   With this, the third installment of the complete songs of Edvard Grieg, Resonance at SOMA Towers and the Northwest Edvard Grieg Society present Laura Loge, soprano, Alan Dunbar, baritone, and Knut Erik Jensen, piano in The Complete Songs of Edvard Grieg: Early Explorations. Beginning with the very first song composed by Edvard Grieg, Laura, Alan, and Knut Erik will present songs by Grieg set to German poetry as well as several opuses composed early in his career, during and after his studies and prior to his return to Norway. Continue this exploration of Grieg's complete songs as three specialists in his repertoire guide…

At the home of Kristiann Schoening, Mercer Island (map) Sunday, September 16, at 4:00 am Free for members: RSVP here.   Please join us for a NWEGS member-only (iced) tea and musical gathering. There will be performances of Grieg's songs and piano music by the usual suspects, but we will also be opening up the floor, and piano, to anyone who would like to share a piece or two, by Grieg of course! If you would like to share, please include that information in your RSVP or email info@nwegriegsociety.org. We will have a raffle for a number of fun Grieg themed prizes in addition to snacks and cool beverages. One ticket per attendee comes with your RSVP, additional tickets will be $5 each and can be purchased at the door.…

With the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association When: Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 7:30 pm Where: Ballard First Lutheran Church 2006 NW 65th St, Seattle (map) Tickets available at Eventbrite $15 General $10 Student/Senior $5 Children Northwest Edvard Grieg Society will be taking part in Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association's fifth annual Edvard Grieg Gala. Among the many wonderful performances of Grieg's music will be his beloved song cycle, Haugtussa, Op. 67, performed by Laura Loge, soprano and Knut Erik Jensen, piano. Also on the program will be Grieg's Sonata no. 1 for piano and violin with virtuosi Allion Salvador and Knut Erik Jensen, and piano compositions by Grieg as well as Geirr Tveitt and Christian Sinding, all part of one great musical heritage. This concert has become known for its highly artistic and expertly…

The Languages of Edvard Grieg When: Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:00 am Where: Normanna Lodge Sons of Norway 2725 Oakes Ave, Everett, WA 98201 (map) Free!   Laura Loge, soprano and Steven Luksan, pianist and composer will present an morning concert and educational experience exploring the many languages of Edvard Grieg with songs and piano works by Edvard Grieg and Steven Luksan. Presented by the Normanna Lodge Daughters of Norway, Everett.  

Grand Opening Weekend at the Nordic Museum When: Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 3:00 pm Where: Nordic Museum Auditorium 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107 Northwest Edvard Grieg Society will present a 30 minute program as part of the new Nordic Museum's opening festivities. Come join Laura Loge, soprano and Steven Luksan, pianist and composer perform some Grieg and Luksan songs and piano works. Come early and stay later to enjoy many other musicians, dancers and other entertainment as well as explore the brand new facilities, including a beautiful new concert hall!