Beth Kollé plays a rich selection of beautiful songs and ballads from Norway, Sweden and Iceland. CMS benefactor, Catherine Madsen joins Kollé to sing several Norwegian ballads, accompanied by the harp.
Beth Kollé, a multi-instrumentalist from Seattle, Washington, has followed her passion for traditional music since she first heard Nordic music in college. A Norwegian love song led to the world’s longest-running ear-worm, and opened the door to a similar state featuring medieval Norse ballads and Swedish polskas. Living and working in Norway for two years only honed her desire to share this music with the world.
There is something inherently honest about traditional music, especially
the tunes that are polished by generations of voices, that have withstood
centuries and still have the power to speak to our souls. I love that moment
when I hear a new melody and realize I have just heard Truth.
Beth is always on the lookout for melodies that take hold of her heart and imagination. She brings these melodies to the lever harp and finds the accompaniment that brings its best qualities forth. After many years of arranging, performing and teaching, and with eleven books of harp arrangements distributed world-wide, Beth is happy to find still more songs, dance tunes and ballads, just waiting to be discovered.
(0:00) Introduction
(1:48) "Pilefløytesang," Willow Flute Song
(8:10) "Huldravalse," Waltz of the Huldra
(12:22) "Sirivisa," Song for Siri
(18:45) "Rheinlaender"
(24:34) "Vals fra Folldal"
(28:21) "Funk Fars Polska"
(35:10) "Josefin's Dopvals"
(40:10) "Långdans från Sollerön
(45:17) "Drömmen" The Dream
(49:25) "La Folia"
(54:56) "Slängpolska"
(58:04) "Amanda"
(1:02:20) "Schottis från Idre"
(1:06:35) "Heiemo og Nykkjen"
(1:18:00) "Riðum riðum"
(1:22:30) "Farmors brudpolska"
UAF Department of Music's Circumpolar Music Series (CMS) is a new initiative organized by Dr. Sean Dowgray and the UAF Department of Music. CMS annually showcases artists, scholars, and musicians who identify with the circumpolar region of the world. Through performances, lectures, and hands-on activities, distinct features of northern art and music will be shared and explored. The UAF Department of Music is grateful to its generous benefactor, Catherine Madsen for her support of the Circumpolar Music Series. Learn more about Circumpolar Music Series events and writings at: www.uaf.edu/music/cms/
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