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Blåberglandet CD
Dvergmål
Poet Ivar Aasen's work set to music & performed in harmony, with Hardanger fiddle, jews harp and willow flute. A stunning musical tribute to a major Norwegian poet. CD.
MCD 2010      $17.95
Salme Skatt: The Oslo Gospel Ghoir
Oslo Gospel Choir
The energetic and ever-popular Oslo Gospel Choir performs many hymns that are well-known in Norway. Even if you don't speak Norwegian, you'll recognize many of the tunes and know that these hymns are common in America as well. Imported from Norway. CD
MCD 2776      $21.95
Norwegian Midsummer (cassette)
Sevig, Mike & Else
Folk singers Mike & Else perform such favorite folksongs as Goy på landet, Fuglevise, Regnvaersangen, and Dansen på Maakeskjaer. A lively collection! Lyrics included. Cassette.
MCS 4196      $5.95
HM KONGENS GARDE: 150 YEARS
THE KINGS GUARD: THE BAND OF HIS MAJESTY DELIGHTS YOU WITH SOME OF THE BEST SELECTION OF FAMOUS CONCERT BAND MARCHES AND OTHER REPERTOIRE PIECES FROM NORWAY.  DOUBLE CD. 
18 TRACKS ON VOL. 1; 20 TRACKS ON VOL. 2  ITEM #620109  $29.95
Songs of Norway (cassette)
Sevig, Mike & Else
This Mike and Else favorite includes familiar folk songs such as Kjerringa med staven, Lykkeliten, Vi skal ikkje sova bort sumarnatta, Pappegoyen fra Amerika and other classics. Cassette.
MCS 1395      $5.95
Norwegian Folksongs CD, Volume 1
Sevig, Mike, Else & Mari
Mike & Else's favorite Norwegian folksongs are now available on two CDs. Each CD includes a booklet with the norwegian text and English translation of all songs. Volume 1 includes: "Å kjøre vatten," "Per Spelmann," "Marte og Baldrian," "Kjerringa med staven," "Vi skal ikkje sova bort summarnatta," "Pål sine høner," "Anders og Britta," "Nidelven," "Lykkeliten," "Barndomshjemmet," and many others. CD
MCD 4001      $17.95
Norwegian Folksongs CD, Volume 2
Sevig, Mike, Else & Mari
This lively collection of Norwegian folksongs includes: "Regnværsang," "Solskinn og sang," "Dansen på Måkeskjær," "Fuglevise," "Lille vakra Anna," "Kan du glemme gamle Norge?," "Johan på snippen," "Det står ein friar uti gar'e," and several other favorites. CD.
MCD 4002      $17.95
Norwegian Songs of Praise CD
Sevig, Mike, Else & Mari
A vibrant collection of Norwegian hymns and songs of praise performed by Mike & Else. Traditional favorites include: "Hvilken Venn" (What a Friend), "I Himmelen" (In Heaven Above), "Kjærlighet fra Gud" (Love from God), "Blott en Dag" (Day by Day), "O Store Gud" (How Great Thou Art), and many others. Text and translation of all songs is included. CD.
MCD 4010      $17.95
Scandinavian Smorgasbord CD
Sevig, Mike, Else & Mari
A lively collection of popular Scandinavian-American folk songs such as John Johnson's Wedding, Oleanna, Hils fra meg derhjemme, and Nikolina. You'll also enjoy Boone & Erickson's popular rendition of The Lutefisk Lament! Newly available on CD.
MCD 3922      $17.95
Christian Sinding: Piano Pieces
Sinding, Christian
Sinding was one of the great Norwegian composers of the golden age. Kjell Boekkelund and Robert Levin, piano. Playing time: 66:44. CD.
MCD 2007      $19.95
Traditional Sounds of Norway CD
Various artists
A musical journey through the centuries, featuring the Hardanger fiddle and other traditional instruments. Performers include all the best-known Norwegian artists: Bukkene Bruse, Elisabeth Kværne, Steinar Ofsdal, Dalakopa, Knut Hamre, Mari Boine, Tone Hulbækmo, Annbjørg Lien, the Sven Nyhus Quartet, and others. Also available on cassette. CD
MCD 2002      $21.95
INTERMEZZO / Arve Tellefsen
Arve Tellefsen is the most well-known violinist in Norway.  In this splendid album he has put together some wonderful classical pieces as well as several theme songs. The accompaniments whether they are guitar, organ or orchestra, are extremely complimentary to his expressive playing. Item nr. 624051 $23.95
EDVARD GRIEG: PIANO CONCIERTO AND LYRIC PIECES / Masterpieces from Norway / The Lithuanian National Symphony and Pianist Eva Knardahl
Grieg's most famous piano pieces.  Concerto in A Minor and 18 of his well known lyric pieces. Item nr. 620104 $23.95
JOHAN SVENDSEN / Norwegian Culture Series
Svendsen was Norway's first great symphonist.  He was also acknowledged throughout Europe as one of the greatest of contemporary conductors.  This album features Symphony no. 2 in B Flat Major, Grande Polonaise, Carnival in Paris, and lastly his most well-known and frequently performed piece, Romance for Violin and Orchestra in G Major.  Album performed by Ørnulf Boye Hansen on violin and Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra.  Conducted by Øivin Fjeldstad. 
Item nr. 625112 $23.95
CATHARINUS ELLING / Norwegian Culture Series
Catharinus Elling is remembered primarily as a collector and publisher of Norwegian Folk Music.  Traditional, classical music performed by Arve Tellefsen, Norwegian String Quartet, The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Mariss Jansons. Item nr. 625212 $23.95
MOUNTAIN KING MUSIC / Norwegian Culture Series
A rich selection of Norwegian Classical music.  Works by Arnold, Bull, Cleve, Elling, Grieg, Grøndahl, Halvorsen, Nathan, Olsen, Sinding and Svendsen. Item nr. 625302 $23.95
EDVARD GRIEG / Norwegian Culture Series
Edvard Grieg was Norway's most imporant composer in the National Romanticism period.  The Norwegian String Quartet performs Edvard Grieg's "String Quartet in G Minor, OP. 27" and "String Quartet in F Major.
Item nr. 625572  $23.95
OLE BULL / Norwegian Culture Series
"The Herdgirl's Sunday", a festival of violin works, is a celebration of the works of famous violinist and composer Ole Bull.  Musical pieces performed by well-known violinist Arve Tellefsen, The Bergen Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Karsten Andersen.
Item nr. 625592  $23.95

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