Borealis 2011

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Forsvarets Musikkorps Vestlandet (FMKV)

Time – Tuesday 20:00
Venue – Håkonshallen

Nils Henrik Asheim : 'Venezia'
Steve Reich : 'New York Counterpoint' (specially orchestrated for this concert) 
 
 In celebration of Steve Reich’s 75th birthday, FMKV will perform 'New York Counterpoint', a classic piece by this highly influential 20th century composer specially-arranged for FMKV and this concert. The arrangement is by Peter Szilvay, joint recipient of the Norwegian Scoeity of Composers’ Conductor Award 2010.

The Norwegian Navy Band, Bergen, is one of Norway’s full-time professional military bands, comprising twenty-eight musicians of the highest professional standard, who together form a dynamic and hugely versatile ensemble. Having been recently transformed from the Army to the Navy, the band is committed to entering this new era, bringing out the very best in tradition and innovation.

Harald V. Hove welcome speech before this concert.

'Venezia' was commissioned by The Norwegian Navy Band, Bergen (Forsvarets Musikkorps Vestlandet - FMKV) with support from Arts Council Norway (Norsk Kulturråd).

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