The Nordic Singers to perform Midsummer Concert in Minnesota on June 21, 2014

Four vocalists from Copenhagen’s Royal Opera return to Minneapolis on June 21, 2014 –

The Nordic Singers, a group of four professional opera vocalists from the Royal Opera in Copenhagen, Denmark, make their return to the Twin Cities to perform a concert on Saturday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Minnehaha Academy Theatre. The concert is presented in the style of true Nordic cooperation by the American Swedish Institute, the Danish American Center, the Edvard Grieg Society, the Icelandic American Association of Minnesota and Finlandia Foundation-Twin Cities. The singers’ last visited Minneapolis in 2012.

Hailing from nearly every Nordic country, the vocalists—Danish Soprano Randi Gislason, Swedish Soprano Cecilia Hjortsberg, Icelandic Tenor Magnus Gislason, and Danish Baritone Hans Lawaetz along with Danish Pianist Knud Rasmussen—will perform a blend of Operatic classics, Scandinavian treasures as well as contemporary pop/rock hits— sometimes together —and always with the high level of talent and expertise you would expect from the Royal Opera of Copenhagen.

“In the style of true Nordic cooperation, ASI, the Danish American Center, the Grieg Society, the Icelandic-American Association of Minnesota and Finlandia Foundation-Twin Cities are delighted to welcome the Nordic Singers back to Minneapolis. There’s no better way to round out a Midsommar Celebration on June 21 than with their fine performance,” said Glen Olsen, President of the Danish American Center.

The Nordic Singers will perform at the Minnehaha Academy Theatre, North Campus, 3100 West River Parkway in Minneapolis, on Saturday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.).

Tickets: $25 adults; $20 members of ASI, DAC, Finlandia Foundation, Icelandic-American Association of Minnesota or the Grieg Society; $10 kids and students. Tickets can be purchased online at asimn.org or by calling the American Swedish Institute (612-871-4907) , the Danish American Center (612-729-3800), the Finlandia Foundation-Twin Cities (651-270-9784; payment by check only), Tickets will also be available at the door.

About the American Swedish Institute

The American Swedish Institute (ASI) is a vibrant arts and cultural organization, museum, and historic home located at 2600 Park Avenue near downtown Minneapolis. ASI attracts more than 65,000 people each year for tours of the landmark 1908 Turnblad Mansion, exhibits, classes and events that connect the community to contemporary Nordic culture and cultural heritage. Founded in 1929 by Swedish immigrant newspaper publisher Swan J. Turnblad, ASI serves as a gathering place for people to share stories and experiences around universal themes of tradition, migration, craft and the arts, all informed by enduring ties to Sweden. For more information, visit http://www.ASImn.org.

About the Danish American Center

The Danish American Center (DAC) is a non-profit organization founded by Danish immigrants, and is a focal point of the Danish Community in the Twin Cities area. The organization’s purpose is to serve as a venue for cultural, senior, educational, social and charitable programs and activities of the Danish Community, to promote greater knowledge and understanding of Danish traditions, heritage and culture and to foster friendship between the USA and Denmark. It is open for membership to anyone interested in Danish heritage and culture. For more information visit www.dac.mn.

About the Edvard Grieg Society

The mission of The Edvard Grieg Society is to promote the music of Edvard Grieg, Norway’s greatest composer, as well as other Nordic composers by presenting concerts and other cultural events that showcase artists of the highest caliber. Founded in 2005, The Edvard Grieg Society is a program of Norway House, a non-profit organization that seeks to build bridges between the United States and contemporary Norway through business and cultural activities. For more information, visit www.norwayhouse.net.

About the Icelandic American Association of Minnesota

The Icelandic American Association of Minnesota (IAAMN) was founded in 1994. We are a group for men, women, and families who welcome those who are interested in Iceland to join and participate in activities throughout the year.We promote Icelandic culture, past and present, we support events that celebrate Icelandic culture and strengthen appreciation of Icelandic heritage, and we provide an organization for anyone interested in Iceland. We coordinate with the Icelandic Hekla Club, founded in 1925 and the oldest continuously meeting Icelandic club in the US. Women of the Club meet the third Saturday of each month at 1030 AM, from September to November, from January to March, and in May. The Hekla Club organizes activities and events such as the Samkoma dinner in April.

About Finlandia Foundation-Twin Cities

The Twin Cities Chapter of Finlandia Foundation (FF-TC) was founded in 1994. It is one of more than 45 local chapters of Finlandia Foundation National, the largest private source of funding for Finnish culture in the United States. Finlandia Foundation National provides support through grants for cultural programs and activities, and awards scholarships to support study for American students in Finland and Finnish students in the United States.

Activities of FF-TC include an annual Independence Day celebration, lectures by the visiting professors from Finland at the University of Minnesota, and co-sponsorship of cultural events and exhibits. The group also encourages contact and networking with individuals and groups in Finland.

SOUND ONLY: You can HEAR The Nordic Singers perform “My Fair Lady” at The Danish Pioneer’s VIDEO GALLERY at: http://www.thedanishpioneer.com/video_gallery/nordic-singers-perform-fair-lady

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