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Although they are better known for their symphonies, Sibelius, Grieg and Nielsen do have a considerable chamber music production. Sibelius’s songs are very well-known and we have selected his op. 90 for mezzo-soprano and piano. Grieg’s choral compositions are highly appreciated and we have chosen to include his op. 61 for choir -a collection of children’s songs which can be usually heard in Norwegian homes. For his part, Nielsen loved wind instruments and so we have chosen one of his best-known chamber music pieces: Wind Quintet, op. 43. Finally, we have included a 20^th century composer who will undoubtedly provide a wider view of Scandinavian music: Illuxit, by Norwegian composer Sigurd Berge. In line with the variety that Quantum Ensemble’s programmes like to offer, the concert is divided in three clearly different parts: choral music by Grieg and Berge; music for solo singer by Sibelius and Nielsen’s wind quintet music. 

© Cristo Barrios, 2018