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From Norway with Grieg! - the Grieg Society of Scotland present renowned Norwegian pianist Rune Alver and Scottish mezzo Sally Garden in a fun concert celebrating the musical talents and Scottish connections of Edvard Grieg and his wife, singer Nina Grieg. The artists will be joined by Friends of the Edvard Grieg Museum, Bergen, completing their tour of Scotland and visit to the ancestral grave of the composer in Aberdeenshire. Come join us for an hour of inspirational piano music, song and international friendship - audience participation may be required!
University of Aberdeen music alumna and founder of the Grieg Society of Scotland, Dr Sally Garden, brings her special brand of Nordic musical friendship to the granite city. Performing together with the versatile Rune Alver for the first time, she promises an evening of great music and great fun!
Did you know Edvard Grieg's paternal ancestors were Doric speakers and belonged the farming folk of Buchan?
- Venue
- Queens Cross Church, Aberdeen. AB10 1YN
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tickets £8 at door (students, under 18s free)
doors open 6:00pm