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This week, we get to know a Norwegian titan of old - a virtuoso-turned-symphonist hailed in his own time as a masterful composer and conductor, who has since fallen out of the spotlight of music history. His works include grand sweeping symphonies, a captivating violin concerto complete with moving lyrical passages and invigorating dance rhythms, and of course, folk tune arrangements that may or may not be about saeter girls... Join us at r/nordicsound or visit me at my website theamericanskald.com!

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Welcome to the newest addition to the Nordic Sound Channel - The Nordic Sound Today, where I will be reviewing and discussing current events and releases in the world of Nordic music and culture. Today, I will be reviewing Wardruna's newest single Skugge from their upcoming live album First Flight of the White Raven, releasing April 22, 2022.

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This week is the first part of a two part series looking at Norway's symphonic beginnings, where we get to know Otto Winter-Hjelm, a somewhat obscure, but nevertheless charismatic, figure of Norwegian music history. Remember to like, subscribe, comment, and leave a review, and follow the channel over at r/nordicsound or americanskald.nordicsound on Instagram!

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In this episode we learn about the life and legacy of one of Norway's most compelling soloists, Agathe Backer-Grøndahl. Along with Edvard Grieg and Johan Svendsen, Agathe was one of the leading figures of Norway's "Golden Age" of music.

Performance of "Tre Sanger" by Noelle McMurtry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck6uipiKMcc

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Halfdan Kjerulf may not be as widely known as Ole Bull, but he played an equally important role in the development of Norway's classical music culture on the home front. Come and learn about what made this composer so unique, and why he's known to some as the "Norwegian Schubert"

Syng, Syng Nattergal Du: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jotKFzcY7FU

Piano Miniatures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3kKwaZbPaA

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Today we get acquainted with two women whose work would set foundation for Norway's 'Golden Age' of music - the age that gave us Grieg, Svendsen, Backer-Grøhndal, and others. Alas, because of the male-dominated state of publishing, both Olea Crøger and Camilla Collett had to have their work published along with work done by men. Effectively, their names faded into the background as their work remained front and center.

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If you came here for giants, fjords, witchcraft, and fairytales, then your time has finally come! For, with this week's composers, we're finally in the Romantic era with Waldemar Thrane's "Fjeldeventyret" and L.M. Lindemann's journeys through Western Norway in search of the "essence" of Norwegian music. Things are gonna get far more "Norwegian" from here on out, so warm up some gløgg and make yourself comfortable!

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This week we meet Norway's first two recorded composers: Johan Daniel and Johan Heinrich Berlin, representing the Baroque and Classical eras respectively! Episodes now on Youtube! Come visit me at theamericanskald.com or the r/nordicsound subreddit, or follow me on Instagram @american.skald or youtube at The American Skald channel. Don't forget to leave a comment, review, or subscribe if you're enjoying the content! Recommended works: Johan Daniel Berlin, "Sinfonia a 5 for Cornetto and Strings in D Major"; Johan Heinrich Berlin, "Clarinet Symphony in D Major".

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And we're back! New episodes roughly every other Wednesday (depending on my course workload)! This first episode is meant to be a primer on Norwegian history up to the 18th century, when classical music in Norway really starts to get going. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow @american.skald on instagram and on the subreddit r/nordicsound! Visit my website theamericanskald.com to leave a donation, as I like to leave the podcast ad free! Episodes now available on Youtube along with all major podcasting platforms!

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