Johannes Haarklou

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Born: 13 May 1847 — Førde — Norway
Died: 26 November 1925 — Oslo — Norway
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  • In Westminster Abbey (Orchestral Suite)
  • Marisagnet (opera) + four other operas
  • Fantasi triomhale (organ work)
  • Two organ symphonies
  • Skabelsen og mennesket (oratorium)
  • Romanses
  • Violinsonata

Life

Born in rural Norway, came early in contact with the local folk music. Education as a teacher. Studied music at the conservatory in Leipzig, Germany and at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin. Debut in Bergen, Norway in 1878. Settled in Oslo, Norway in 1880 as an organist and conductor. For his romances he used texts by Per Sivle, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Knut Hamsun. Worked also as a music critic for several newspapers.

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Sat 1 Jun: Action Painting: The Edges of Sound Baruch Performing Arts Center
Sat 8 Jun: Symphony No 5 St Johns, Smith Sq, London, SW1P 3HA
Fri 14 Jun: Day of Wrath "The Revelation"- concert in Bucharest Cinema Patria, Bulevardul Magheru 12-14, Bucuresti, Romania
Sat 15 Jun: A North East Choral Garland The Ave, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE38 7LE
Sat 15 Jun: Viva Vivaldi! Bristol Cathedral College Green Bristol
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(1886) Camille Saint-Saëns: Premiere of Symphony no. 3 in c minor op. 78 “Organ symphony”, in London, England, with Saint-Saëns conducting.
(1911) Maurice Ravel: Premiere of L'Heure Espagnol, in Paris, France.
(1989) Heinz Holliger: Premiere of What Where, Frankfurt, Germany.

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Songs of Norway

from: Norwegian Cultural Co

Classical Music : Songs of Norway








Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0028944794526
Format: Import
Label: Norwegian Cultural Co
Manufacturer: Norwegian Cultural Co
Publisher: Norwegian Cultural Co
Release Date: October 07, 2008
Studio: Norwegian Cultural Co




Disc 1:
  1. Gamle Norge (Norway, Thou Ancient), for chorus
  2. Sølvet (Silver), song, Op. 10/2
  3. Vejviseren synger (Song of the Guide), for chorus
  4. Endnu et streif kun av sol ('One more glimpse of the sun') for voice & piano, Op. 70
  5. Sigurd Slembe, incidental music: Kaares Sang
  6. Solnedgang (Sunset), for men's chorus
  7. Krigssalme (War Hymn), for men's chorus
  8. Landkjending (Land-Sighting), cantata for baritone, male chorus, orchestra & organ ad lib, Op. 31
  9. Aftonröster (Evening Voices), song
  10. En Sangers Bøn (Prayer of a Singer), song
  11. Fjukande skyer (Racing Clouds), song
  12. Troubadouren (The Troubadour), song
  13. Fela (The Fiddle), song
  14. Norge, Norge (Norway, Norway), song, Op. 38/1a
  15. Varde (Cairn), song, Op. 13
  16. Solefaldssang (Sunset Song), for chorus (from 'Svein Uræd')
  17. Østerdalsmarschen (March of the Østerdalesmen), for chorus, Op. 23
  18. Haust (Autumn), song, Op. 18/4
  19. Ung Magnus (Young Magnus), song
  20. Naar Fjordene blaaner (When the Fjords Turn Blue), song
  21. Barndomsminne fra Nordland (Childhood Memories from Nordland), song
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