Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota

09/13/2026

Wanted to alert you to FinnFest USA with over 90 events celebrating Finland happening Sept. 17-20 in the Twin Cities.

Of special musical interest is "Morton: The Forgotten Founder," a history play with music by Haurie Flanigan Hegge. The free performance takes place Sept. 19 at 6:00 pm in Minnehaha Park.

"Move over, Hamilton—meet Morton! This fast, funny new comedy with music brings forgotten Founding Father John Morton and his pivotal vote for American independence into the spotlight. Commissioned and funded by Finlandia Foundation National in celebration of America's 250th birthday, the play makes its free world premiere at FinnFest through a collaboration with Frank Theatre. Bring a picnic, enjoy an unforgettable evening at Minnehaha Park, and stay after the show for live Finnish folk music and social dancing with Lauluaika! Read more at finnfest.us."

Check out their whole schedule which includes lots of other musical events including fiddlers, folk music, Kantele playing and lessons, and Steve Solkela's "Overpopulated One-Man Band."

This is a good intro to Finnish music and culture that we hope whets your whistle for our Feb. 21 celebration of Finnish song with mezzo-soprano Holly Janz and baritone Cory Renbarger.

https://finnfest.us/finnfest-2026/free-finnish-evening-minnehaha-park/

A forgotten Founding Father. A brand-new comedy with music. Live Finnish folk music and dancing. One unforgettable — and completely free — night at FinnFest.

09/02/2026

Here's another nordic music event to have on your radar:

NOVEMBER 22 at 3 PM
ODA VOLTERSVIK SOLO RECITAL "Grieg in Dialogue II", Augustana Lutheran, St Paul, Minnesota

Norwegian pianist Oda has performed for the EGSMN and at Mindekirken - The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in the past with fascinating programs and beautiful artistry. This is a further exploration of the music of Grieg and his circle.

Upcoming performances and recitals internationally.

08/30/2026

Here's the poster for our upcoming Oct. 4 celebration of Lavian and Swedish music, a co-presentation with LEIF Minnesota. Print and share it if you have a good place to share the news!

Hope to see you at 12:30, Oct. 4 at the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3152 17th Ave. S., Minneapolis.

08/20/2026

Here's an event to check out! EGSMN Board Member Melissa Holm-Johansen presents a bilingual feast of Grieg songs in this lecture recital at St. Olaf. Fri., Sept. 18, 7:00 pm.

08/18/2026

We are very pleased to co-sponsor this concert with the LEIF Minnesota festivities this October. We are helping underwrite the performances of baritone Daniel Greco & pianist Kate Mariana Brown on this concert. They will be singing a mix of art and musical theater songs from Latvia and Sweden by Evert Taube, Sibelius, Ruth Almén, and Benny Andersson/Björn Ulvaeus (from the musical Kristina), alongside a medley of Swedish folk music.

Be sure to also check out all the other LEIF events, Oct. 4-18.

Hui Chen, piano, Latvian kokle group led by Zinta Pone; Daniel Greco, baritone & Kate Mariana Brown, piano; Cheryl Paschke, nickelharpe. Co-sponsored by the Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota.

06/24/2026

One more chance to catch Sam Fouts and Graeme Shields's "A Grand Tour" program of songs of Grieg and Lange-Müller. Sun. June 28 at 1:00 pm at Easter Lutheran in Eagan.

06/16/2026

June 15 was Edvard's 183rd Birthday!
Enjoy this Welte-Mignon piano roll recording of his playing that Grieg created in 1906. It captures almost every nuance of his playing in exquisite detail. Grieg is performing Sommerfugl (Butterfly) from his Lyric Pieces for Piano, Op. 43, No. 1.

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