OboeBass! will share music and stories from Norway as part of the July 2 Chautauqua festivities in Waseca, MN. People living in isolated villages and farms nestled in the mountains and fjords of Norway came up with some unique stories and music that intrigue and delight people from all lands. We'll share some folktunes and […]
Askelad is Norway's folk hero! He is the underdog who always prevails against all odds by his wits, ingenuity, and good fortune. Margi Griebling-Haigh wrote Askelad and the Seven Silver Ducks for us to tell of one of his famous exploits in words and music. She also illustrated an Askelad book/CD combo we recorded of […]
Rolf has been invited to lecture and perform in Bergen, Norway as part of the Oct. 26-29 chamber music symposium, "Romantic Piano meets the Hardanger Fiddle," presented by the International Edvard Grieg Society. He is tentatively scheduled to perform on recitals at 1:00, Thurs., Oct. 26, and 6:00, Fri., Oct. 27. He will present his […]
OboeBass!, verdas einaste obo/kontrabass duo, vil framføre sine unike musikalske blandingar av stil og lydar ved Jostedalsbreen nasjonalparksenter torsdag, 2. november. OboeBass! består av ekteparet oboisten Carrie Vecchione og bassisten Rolf Erdahl. Dei bur i Apple Valley i Minnesota, har spelt inn 5 CD’ar og held mange konsertar rundt om i Amerika. Når musikarar giftar […]
Mindekirken presents OboeBass! for the Feb. 2021 installment of their Tuesday Open House Series of cultural programs. Norway has a living folk tradition of music and stories that permeates the culture and continues to influence new art works. We will share stories and play some traditional folk tunes and national songs, including music of Grieg, […]