Category: Concerts & Events

Swedish Songbirds Saturday, January 16 at 1 pm First Lutheran Church, Tacoma (map) Pre-register here Sunday, January 17 at 2 pm Ballard First Lutheran Church (map) Pre-register here Free with suggested donation Pre-registration suggested donation levels $150 Full Season Supporter $50 Supporter $30 General $20 Senior $10 Student/Child Highly-accomplished Swedish women (Songbirds) of the past two centuries were working in a field unwelcoming to their gender, yet in spite of that produced exquisite music. Jonathan-Spatola Knoll, pianist and expert in this repertoire, will collaborate with the Nexus Quartet and soprano Laura Loge in a program exploring the beauty of chamber music created by these women. From a piano quintet, to solo works, to opera and songs, they'll perform works by Elfrida Andrée, Laura Netzel, Helena Munktell, Amanda Maier, and more.…

With the Seattle Mannskor Ballard First Lutheran Church (map)Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 pmFree and open to the public The Northwest Edvard Grieg Society will be joining the Seattle Mannskor and the Everett Norwegian Male Chorus for their Christmas concert, sharing the joy of the season with Norwegian songs for both chorus and piano and voice. Steven Luksan and Laura Loge will share some of their favorite songs to celebrate the season alongside the chorus. Laura Loge, soprano Steven Luksan, piano & Composer-in-Residence Seattle Mannskor Julie Parsons, conductor This season is generously supported, in part, by 4Culture, ArtsWA, & ArtsFund. Additionally, these concerts are supported through collaboration with the Seattle Mannskor. We are grateful for their support and partnership.

A Christmas Journey When: Available starting Sunday, December 13 @ 2:00 pm Where: Right here, or on YouTube Tickets: Free! Program, Notes & Artist BiosDownload Texts & TranslationsDownload Honoring our ancestors who made the journey across the sea and brought their Norwegian traditions with them, and sharing them with us, we bring you a virtual concert of Norwegian winter and Christmas songs, piano works, and trios by Norwegian, Danish, British, and American composers. Featuring:Laura Loge, sopranoSteven Luksan, pianoAleida Gehrels, violaLori Ann Reinhall, narrator This concert is dedicated to our parents, grandparents, and forebears who emigrated from Norway. The program is made possible thanks to the following organizations and individuals:The Northwest Edvard Grieg SocietyBallard First Lutheran ChurchLeiren Designs & Norse MaskThe Norwegian American NewspaperAnonymous DonorsLori Ann ReinhallLaura Loge

Part III: Tradition and Contemporary Visions When: Available starting Friday, October 16 @ 2:00 pm Where: Stay tuned to watch our virtual concert on our YouTube channel here. Tickets: Free! Part III of a three part concert mini-series, From Grieg to Gershwin, Steinway Artist Charlie Albright will be joined by members of the Seattle-Bergen String Quartet with works by Grieg and Gershwin, as well as plenty of improvisation based on that music. Concluding our mini-series, Charlie, presents a thrilling "Happy Birthday" to Bergen, Grieg's hometown, for their 950 year jubilee celebration!   Program, Program Notes, & Artist Bios   Available starting Friday, October 16 at 2 pm.   Featuring: Charlie Albright, piano Allion Salvador, violin Rachel Nesvig, violin & Hardanger fiddle Aleida Gehrels, viola Lauren McShane, cello   Also available: Part I: Songs of Solitude…

Part II: Beyond Borders, The Folk Identity When: Available starting Friday, October 2 @ 2:00 pm Where: Stay tuned to watch our virtual concert here or on YouTube. Tickets: Free! Part II of a three part concert mini-series, From Grieg to Gershwin, the Seattle-Bergen String Quartet will perform quartets by Grieg, Grainger, Gershwin, and Montgomery. They will explore the musical folk identity expressed through the composer's music, from Norwegian folk dances, to Irish folk dances, to a lullaby and finally the unique modern American experience.   Program, Program Notes & Artist Bios   Available on Friday, October 2 at 2 pm and anytime after.   Featuring: Allion Salvador, violin Rachel Nesvig, violin Aleida Gehrels, viola Lauren McShane, cello   Also available: Part I: Songs of Solitude and Isolation Part III: Tradition and Contemporary Visions  …

Part I: Songs of Solitude and Isolation When: Available starting Friday, September 18 @ 2:00 pm Where: Right here, or on YouTube. Tickets: Free! Part I of a three part concert mini-series, From Grieg to Gershwin, soprano Laura Loge and pianist Steven Luksan will share songs and piano works by Grieg, Grøndahl, Alnæs, Hurum, Olsen, and a world premiere by Luksan. This introspective performance explores, through music, the emotions and challenges we all are facing in these unexpected and unprecedented times. Program, Program Notes & Bios Texts and Translations     Featuring: [caption id="attachment_21" align="alignleft" width="150"] Laura Loge, soprano[/caption] Soprano Laura Loge has been hailed for her "luminous stage presence" and "characterful and versatile voice." Opera roles include Violetta, Musetta, Micaëla, Mother, Ännchen, Lisa, La Fée, Lucy, Rosalinda and others. She has been the soprano…