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RNCM String Orchestra with Henning Kraggerud (director, violin)
Friday 28 March 2025, 7.30pm
RNCM Concert Hall
Programme to include:
J S Bach arr Lund/Kraggerud Goldberg Variations BWV 988 (excerpt)
Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in E major Op 8 No 1 ‘Spring’ (third movement)
Fritz Kreisler Liebesleid; Sicilienne and Musette
Henning Kraggerud Variation Suite
Bedřich Smetana arr Lund String Quartet No 1 in E minor ‘From my life’ (second movement)
Edvard Grieg arr Lund/Kraggerud Holberg Suite Op 40 (third movement)
Johan Halvorsen Capriccio, allegro de concert (version for violin and strings)
Lili Boulanger Nocturne
Performers
Henning Kraggerud director, violin
About
We’re delighted to welcome Henning Kraggerud, our International Chair in Violin, for an evening of imaginative reinterpretations with the RNCM String Orchestra. Recognised as one of Norway’s foremost international performers and composers, Kraggerud is celebrated for his creative approach to music-making. He seamlessly blends virtuosic playing with improvisation and often invites audiences to shape the direction of a performance.
His carefully curated programme to reflect our Dance:Music theme spans centuries. It features works that range from the delicate elegance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations to the nostalgic charm of Kreisler’s Liebesleid. Kraggerud’s own Variation Suite offers a modern reimagining of classical styles, while Grieg’s Holberg Suite highlights the folkloric textures of Scandinavian heritage mixed with Baroque dances. Each work reflects a new way of exploring tradition, making this a concert that bridges past and present with effortless artistry.
Photo credit: Robert Romik
Tickets:
Full Price £18
Student/Under 26 £12
This event will include an interval and will end at approximately 9.30pm.
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