Category: Concerts & Events

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…

When: Thursday, March 26 at 3:00 pm  Postponed due to COVID1 9 Where: All Classical Portland, 211 SE Caruthers St, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97214 (map) Tickets: Free to listen on the radio or stream online. Tune in to All Classical Portland here. More info here.     The Northwest Edvard Grieg Society will be performing as part of All Classical Portland's Thursdays @ Three concert and live broadcast. Laura Loge, soprano and Steven Luksan, piano will perform songs by Grieg and Luksan as a preview of the upcoming final concert from our Complete Songs series. Due to COVID-19, there will be no studio audience, but it will be broadcast live.   [caption id="attachment_21" align="alignleft" width="150"] Laura Loge, soprano[/caption] [caption id="attachment_554" align="alignleft" width="150"] Steven Luksan, piano & composer[/caption]

When: Sunday, April 2 at 2:00 pmWhere: Leif Erikson Lodge Sons of Norway, Ballard (map) Tickets: $25.00 -- includes coffee, tea and an array of Norwegian dessertsTickets available at the door or in advance at the lodge or by calling (206) 783-1274 The Northwest Edvard Grieg Society will be performing at Seattle's Leif Erikson Lodge with Norwegian songs and piano pieces celebrating the coming of spring. You will also be treated to delicious Norwegian desserts, and coffee and tea. Performing will be Laura Loge, soprano and Steven Luksan, piano. Laura Loge, sopranoSteven Luksan, piano & Composer-in-Residence This event is co-sponsored by the Northwest Edvard Grieg Society and the Leif Erikson Lodge Sons of Norway.