About the Programme:

The duo invites the audience on a journey through the rich musical landscape of Scandinavia.
Spanning from the Baroque era to Romanticism and contemporary folk traditions, this unique musical experience features works by composers such as Dietrich Buxtehude, Edvard Grieg, Ludvig Mathias Lindeman, Carl Bohlmann, and Max Bruch.
The nyckelharpa, with its distinctive ability to connect its Scandinavian roots with a romantic expressiveness, breathes life into this repertoire. Its numerous sympathetic strings and overtone-rich sound blend beautifully with the nuanced timbre of a grand piano, vividly evoking the emotions and colours of Nordic music.

 

About the Artists:

Marco Ambrosini is one of the world’s leading interpreters of the nyckelharpa, celebrated internationally as an outstanding virtuoso, educator, and ambassador for this Scandinavian instrument.
Eva-Maria Rusche is a highly versatile keyboardist whose mastery spans a variety of instruments and styles. Her profound affinity with Nordic music makes her the perfect partner for this extraordinary concert programme.

 

 
Programme example:

SCANDINAVIA

 

Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707):

Sonata for Viola da gamba and Basso continuo BuxWV 268

 

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907):

Alfedans (Lyriske Stykker op. 12, n° 4)

 

Ludvig M. Lindeman (1812-1887):

Springdans

 

Edvard Grieg:

Norske Danser op. 35, n° 1
Det første Møde (2 Melodier op. 53, n° 2)
Rosenknoppen (9 Lieder op. 18, n° 8)
Jeg elsker dig (Hjertets Melodier op. 5, n° 3)
Norske Danser op. 35, n° 2

 

Ludvig M. Lindeman:

Springdans

 

Edvard Grieg:

Notturno (Lyriske Stykker op. 54, n° 4)

 

Trad. Swedish:

Brudmars

 

Georg Carl Bohlmann (1838-1920):

Svensk Folkesang (Djupt i hafvet)

Svensk Folkemelodi (Dai-Polska)

Svensk Folkesang (Ack Värmeland du sköna)

(20 scandinavische Volksmelodien)

 

Max Bruch (1838-1920):

Finnländisch (Vier Stücke op. 70, n° 2)

 

Trad. Swedish:

Polska

 

Edvard Grieg:

Norske Danser op. 35, n° 3

 

Georg Carl Bohlmann:

Dansk Folkevise (J Skoven skulde være Gilde)

Svensk Folkesang (Och liten Karin tjente)

Dansk Folkevise (Jeg gik mig ud en Sommerdag)

Svensk Folkesang fra Dalarne (Kristallen den fina)

(20 scandinavische Volksmelodien)

 

Max Bruch:

Tanz (schwedisch) (Vier Stücke op. 70, n° 3)

 

Marco Ambrosini, nyckelharpa
Eva-Maria Rusche, piano