Ellen Nisbeth, viola
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The viola has often been neglected in the past but it is now fast becoming popular as a solo instrument. Ellen Nisbeth is one of the scene’s most gifted up-and-coming viola soloists. Hailing from Sweden, she studied at the Royal Colleges in Stockholm and London. Nisbeth has won both the Swedish and the Norwegian Soloist Prizes.
Apart from one piece by Brahms, Ellen Nisbeth’s recital is wholly focused on her native region of Scandinavia. The works have all either been penned by Scandinavian composers – such as Edvard Grieg and the Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho – or the Nordic region provides a thematic backdrop – such as in Australian composer Percy Grainger’s »Scandinavian Suite«.
Renovation Work in Recital Hall Foyer: The Recital Hall Foyer is currently not accessible owing to renovation work currently being carried out. A cloakroom for guests will be provided on the Plaza in close vicinity to the entrance of the Recital Hall. Some intermission refreshments will also be on offer on the Plaza. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Performers
Ellen Nisbeth viola
Bengt Forsberg piano
Programme
Percy Grainger
Scandinavian Suite
Katarina Leyman
Tales of Lost Times
Edvard Grieg
Sonate Nr. 3 c-Moll op. 45
– Interval –
Kaija Saariaho
Vent nocturne für Viola und Elektronik
Johannes Brahms
Sonate f-Moll op. 120/1 für Viola und Klavier
Encore:
Ralph Vaughan Williams
The Roadside Fire
Jean Sibelius
Der Diamant auf dem Märzschnee / aus: Sechs Lieder op. 36
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