Classical Notes: A spectacular swansong for the Rosendal Chamber Music Festival

'Ridout’s taut, passionate playing drew out every note, yet his crying solo, as if from a distance, at the opening of the finale was achingly impressive'.

Mendelssohn:

'The enhanced acoustic and their enthusiasm raised the volume to extremes in places, but the sheer exuberance and obvious pleasure evident in their performance had the entire hall rapt'.

'Mari Eriksmoen communicated her Grieg with operatic drama and a bright yet powerful tone throughout'.

'Eirik Grøtvedt was the real vocal revelation, however. He showed incredible bravery when producing a tremulous, fragile pianissimo at the top of his range...yet he also had huge power when needed'.

Timothy Ridout & Leif Ove Andsnes
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Leif Ove Andnes:

'In his quiet, gentle way, he demonstrated a sense of the visionary leadership that has clearly built something very special in this beautiful part of Norway'.

Read my full review on Bachtrack here.

James Baillieu & Mari Eriksmoen
© Liv Øvland

Grieg, Edvard (1843-1907): 19 Norske Folkeviser, Op. 66 No. 1, 'Kulok'

Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847): Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49

Tveitt, Geirr (1908-1981): Hestemennan (Horsemen)

Marskveld (March evening)

Bera ei sorg (Carrying grief), Op. 246 No. 9

Vaage, Knut (b.1961): Bumerang

Grieg, Edvard: Tolv Melodier (Vinjesangene), Op. 33 Nos. 6-12

Eit Syn (A Vision)

Gamle Mor (The Old Mother)

Det Første (The first thing)

Ved Rundarne (At Rondane)

Et Vennestykke (A Piece on Friendship)

Trudom (Faith)

Fyremål (The Goal)

Mendelssohn, Felix: Six Duets Op. 63, No. 1, Ich wollt' meine Leib' ergösse sich

Die Hochzeit des Capacho, Op. 10, So kehrest du wieder

Grieg, Edvard: Seks Digte, Op. 4

Die Waise (The Orphan)

Morgen Thau (Morning Dew)

Abschied (Farewell)

Jägerlied (Hunting Song)

Das alte Lied (The Old Story)

Wo sind sie hin? (Where have they gone?)

Members of Opus13
© Liv Øvland

Gade, Niels (1817-1890): 4 Fantasiestücke, Op. 43 No. 3

Schumann, Robert (1810-1856): Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105

Mendelssohn, Felix: String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13

Vaage, Knut: From 20 Views at Opus 54

Grieg, Edvard: Haugtussa, Op. 67

Det syng (The Enticement)

Veslemøy (Veslemøy)

Blaabærli (Blueberry Slope)

Møte (The Tryst)

Elsk (Love)

Killingdans (Kidlings' Dance)

Vond Dag (Hurtful Day)

Ved Gjætle-Bekken (At the Brook)

Lyric Pieces, Op. 54 No. 6, Bell Ringing

Vaage, Knut: Skråblikk på Haugtussa (Oblique Glance at Haugtussa)

Grieg, Edvard: Intermezzo for cello and piano in A minor, EG115

Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958): Six Studies in English Folk Song

Grieg, Edvard: from Barnlige Sange, Op. 61

3. Lok (Farmyard)

6. De norske fjelde (The Norwegian Mountains)

2. Sang til juletraet (The Christmas Tree)

5. Kveldssang for Blakken (Goodnight song for Dobbin)

Schumann, Robert: Märchenbilder, Op. 113

Opus13
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Grieg, Edvard: Andantino serioso, Op. 28 No.4

Andante con moto, EG116

Tolv Melodier (Vinjesangene), Op. 33 No. 5, Langs ei Aa (Beside the Stream)

Norwegian Dances, Op. 35 Nos. 2-3

Holberg Suite, Op. 40, Sarabande & Rigaudon

Debussy, Claude (1862-1918): Syrinx

Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937): Introduction & Allegro

Clarke, Rebecca (1886-1979): Sonata for Viola and Piano

Ravel, Maurice: 3 Poèmes de Stéphane Mallar mé

Piano Trio

Grieg, Edvard: Fem Digte af John Paulsen, Op. 26

1. Et Håb (Hope)

2. Jeg reiste en deilig Sommerkvæld (I walked one balmy summer eve)

3. De Ærgjerrige (You whispered that you loved me)

4. Med en Primula veris (The first primrose)

5. På Skogstien (Autumn thoughts)

Sex Digte af Ibsens, Op. 25

1. Spillemænd (Fiddlers)

2. En Svane (A Swan)

3. Stambogsrim (Album Lines)

4. Med en Vandlilje (With a Waterlily)

5. Borte! (Departed!)

6. En Fuglevise (A Birdsong)

String Quartet in G minor, Op. 27

Vierne, Louis (1870-1937): Piano Quintet, Op. 42
Nordheim, Arne (1931-2010): from Three Unexpected Songs, No.2 Ore, fermate il solo

Marini, Biagio (1594-1663): Balletto secondo, Op. 22 No. 2

Vaage, Knut: Tilstandar, 'Opp av jorda' (Spring)

Silvestrov, Valentin (b.1937): Bagatelle Op. 1 No. 2

Marais, Marin (1656-1728): Suite VII en sol majeur du Troisième Livre de pièces de viole, Prelude No. 93

Suite VI en sol majeur du Cinquième Livre de pièces de viole, Chaconne No. 83

Suite VII en sol majeur du Troisième Livre de pièces de viole, Sarabande No. 99

Suite VII en sol majeur du Troisième Livre de pièces de viole, La Guitare No. 107

Leclair, Jean-Marie (1697-1964): from Deuxième récréation de musique, Op. 8, No. 6 Chaconne

Vaage, Knut: Tilstandar, 'Hauste inn' (Autumn)

Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975): Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147

Scarlatti, Alessandro (1660-1725): Sinfonia di concerto grosso, No. 8 in G major

Grieg, Edvard: Romancer (ældre og nyere), Op. 39

1. Fra Monte Pincio (From Monte Pincio)

3. I Liden højt deroppe (Upon a grassy hillside)

4. Millon Roser (Among roses)

6 Digte af Holger Drachmann, Op. 49, No. 6 Forårsregn (Spring Showers)

Tveitt, Geirr: Femti Folkatonar frao Hardanger for klaver, Op. 150
25. The call of the dairy maid

39. Visiting Saturday in the mountains

10. What beer!

11. God's goodness and God's greatness

Duparc, Henri (1848-1933): Phidylé

Cinq mélodies, Op. 2 No. 1. Soupir

La vague et la cloche

Vaage, Knut: Tilstandar, 'kom lindereid kom' (Summer)

Mendelssohn, Felix: String Octet in E flat major, Op. 20

Vivaldi, Antonio (1678-1741):

Trio Sonata No. 12 in D minor, RV 63 'La Folia'

Andriessen, Louis (1939-2021): Workers Union

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Wednesday, 20 August 2025

A spectacular swansong for the Rosendal Chamber Music Festival

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