Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

This concert by the Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester promises to take us on a musical journey to the Far North in a performance of various works by Edvard Grieg. The orchestra has invited celebrated young pianist Alexander Malofeev and Hardanger fiddler Ragnhild Hemsing to come and inspire us with the music of their home country. 

Expect to be immersed in the vibrant and varied culture of Norway as Malofeev performs Grieg’s phenomenal piano concerto. While listening to the musical story of Peer Gynt, a fantastic mythology of trolls, fairies and gods will unfold almost as vividly as in the original poem by fellow Norwegian, Henrik Ibsen. At the hands of Hemsing and the Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester, the sounds of Grieg’s music seem to come to life. Even magical creatures of all sizes flitting across the stage may be heard…