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Explore the contemporary folk music of Scotland, Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltic region.
Scotland meets Norway in this new season of Northern Arc Music Sessions and you can put yourself in the mood for discovery by attending pre-show presentations of Norwegian traditions, artists and links between Scotland and Norway.
Pre-show event in collaboration with University of AberdeenStarts at 6.45pm in the Music Hall café.
Snow for the CrownDr Lisa Collinson of the Centre for Scandinavian Studies (University of Aberdeen) will share some of the disturbing and beautiful imagery of Norway’s medieval law books, and explain how her work on these is contributing to the University’s exciting new North Research Theme.
Olav Hauge: Norwegian PoetHilde Margrethe Nielsen will present Olav Hauge - a Norwegian poet working, his whole life, as a gardener in his own orchard. Hilde comes from Hardanger, Norway and has a background in art and music. She is working towards her PhD looking at music and musical instruments in pre-Christian Scandinavian societies by researching both archaeological and literary evidence from an archaeomusicological perspective.
Northern Arc Session: Karine Polwart with Sigrid MoldestadStarts at 7.30pm in Music Hall
These two performers signify what the Northern Arc Sessions are all about – a loving respect for the folk traditions of their respective nations, but with a newness and dynamism which brings fresh contemporary relevance. Karine Polwart has been described as “one of the finest singer-songwriters in Britain” known for her talent for creating unique and enduring melodies for her achingly pure vocal ability. Sigrid was Norwegian Folk Musician of the Year in 2010 and her songs, fiddle tunes and storytelling are full of humour and beauty.
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- Music Hall
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Aberdeen Box Office
01224 641122