HEMSING SISTERS
David M. Rubenstein Chairman
Performance/Demonstration
Michael M. Kaiser President Darrell M. Ayers Vice President, Education Nordic Cool 2013 is presented in cooperation with the Nordic Council of Ministers
Thanks to their upbringing and deep roots in Norway’s folk music traditions, the sisters developed a unique approach to classical music, fusing the two styles together. They are known for this fresh sound, and are considered two of Norway’s biggest rising stars.
and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Presenting Underwriter HRH Foundation Festival Co-Chairs The Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, and Barbro Osher Major support is provided by the Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Mrs. Marilyn Carlson Nelson and Dr. Glen Nelson, the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, David M. Rubenstein, and the State Plaza Hotel.
Eldbjørg (left) and Ragnhild (right) Hemsing
YOU, THE AUDIENCE After the performance, Ragnhild and Eldbjørg will do a Question-and-Answer session, so be sure to have your questions ready.
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PHOTO BY TOMM HANSEN
PHOTO OF RAGNHILD HEMSING BY THOR ØSTBYE
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PERFORMANCE GUIDE
The Hemsing sisters grew up in a musical family and were introduced to both classical and Norwegian folk traditions at an early age. Now in their early 20s, Ragnhild and Eldbjørg are a great duo though each is an acclaimed soloist in her own right. Both ladies have performed together and alone with leading orchestras in Norway and Europe, as well as at numerous music festivals around the world.
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