{"id":235979,"date":"2026-09-14T21:54:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T18:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/?post_type=event&p=235979"},"modified":"2026-09-14T21:54:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T18:54:34","slug":"lt-iaur-s-spalvos-stein-skjervold-ir-giedr-muralyt-en-northern-colors-stein-skjervold-giedr-muralyt-ru-iaur-s-spalvos-stein-skjervold-ir-giedr-muralyt","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.vilnius-events.lt\/en\/event\/northern-colors-stein-skjervold-giedr-muralyt\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern Colors | Stein Skjervold, Giedr\u0117 Muralyt\u0117"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scandinavian classical vocal music is exceptionally rich and reflects the region\u2019s unique culture and history. This musical style is characterized by lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and a deep connection to nature and folklore. Composers such as Edvard Grieg, Ture Rangstr\u00f6m, Wilhelm Stenhammar, Christian Sinding, and Jean Sibelius have made significant contributions to this genre, each bringing their own distinctive voice and style. The works of these eminent composers will be presented in the program \u201cColors of the North\u201d by baritone Stein Skjervold (Norway) and pianist Giedr\u0117 Muralyt\u0117.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg is known for his ability to capture the essence of Norwegian folk music in his compositions. His vocal music often features simple yet extraordinarily beautiful melodies reminiscent of Norway\u2019s natural landscapes. The music of Swedish composer Ture Rangstr\u00f6m often explores themes of love, nature, and existential reflections, and the works themselves demand a high level of technical skill from the performers. Another Swedish composer, Wilhelm Stenhammar, is recognized for his contributions to both vocal and instrumental music. Stenhammar often draws inspiration from Swedish poetry and literature for his songs. The Norwegian composer Christian Sinding is best known for his song cycles and individual songs, which reflect the Romantic tradition. His vocal music is characterized by rich harmonies and expressive melodies, often inspired by the natural beauty of the Norwegian landscape. The Finnish composer Jean Sibelius is renowned for his ability to convey the spirit of Finland through his music. His vocal works often incorporate elements of Finnish folk music and mythology.<\/p>\n

These composers have each contributed in their own way to the Scandinavian tradition of classical vocal music and helped shape it into the diverse tradition we know today.<\/p>\n

During the concert, the music will be accompanied by projections of paintings by Scandinavian artists from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The lyrics of the songs performed will be translated into Lithuanian.<\/p>\n

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Programme:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ture Rangstr\u00f6m<\/strong> (Sweden, 1884\u20131947)
\nFrom 5 Poems by Bo Bergman:
\nVingar i natten (Wings in the Night)
\nDu och jag (You and I)
\nMelodi (Melody)<\/p>\n

Edvard Grieg<\/strong> (Norway, 1843\u20131907)
\nPiano:
\nMelodi (Melody), from Lyric Pieces II, Op. 38
\nVals (Waltz), from Lyric Pieces I, Op. 12<\/p>\n

Christian Sinding<\/strong> (Norway, 1856\u20131941)
\nFrom The Madman\u2019s Songs:
\nJeg g\u00e5r og leder (I Go Searching)
\nH\u00f8st p\u00e5 Heien (Autumn on the Heath)
\nMajnat (May Night)<\/p>\n

Edvard Grieg<\/strong> (Norway, 1843\u20131907)
\nPiano:
\nSommerfugl (Butterfly), from Lyric Pieces III, Op. 43
\nMelodi (Melody), from Lyric Pieces IV, Op. 47<\/p>\n

Wilhelm Stenhammar<\/strong> (Sweden, 1871\u20131927)
\n5 Poems by Bo Bergman:
\nStj\u00e4rn\u00f6ga (Starry Eye)
\nVid f\u00f6nstret (By the Window)
\nGammel Nederl\u00e4ndare (The Old Dutchman)
\nM\u00e5nsken (Moonlight)
\nAdagio<\/p>\n

Edvard Grieg<\/strong> (Norway, 1843\u20131907)
\n6 Poems, Op. 25:
\nSpillemaend (Minstrels)
\nEn Svane (A Swan)
\nStambogsrim (Album Verses)
\nMed en Vandlilje (With a Water Lily)
\nEn Fuglevise (A Bird Song)<\/p>\n

Edvard Grieg<\/strong> (Norway, 1843\u20131907)
\nPiano:
\nBerceuse, from Lyric Pieces II, Op. 38<\/p>\n

Jean Sibelius (Finland, 1865\u20131957)
\nFlickan kom ifr\u00e5n sin \u00e4lsklings m\u00f6te (The Girl Returned from Meeting Her Lover)
\nS\u00e4v, s\u00e4v, susa (Reeds, Reeds, Rustle)
\nSp\u00e5net p\u00e5 vattnet (The Shaving on the Water)<\/p>\n

Wilhelm Stenhammar<\/strong> (Sweden, 1871\u20131927)
\nFlorez och Blanzeflor (Florez and Blanzeflor)<\/p>\n

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About the Performers:<\/p>\n

Stein Skjervold<\/strong> \u2013 Norwegian baritone. The singer has lived in Lithuania for 15 years and is actively involved in the country\u2019s musical life. As a soloist, he has performed with various ensembles, including the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, Klaip\u0117da Chamber Orchestra, the Vilnius String Quartet and the Vilnius Choir. The Lied genre holds a particularly important place in his repertoire. He has performed almost all major song cycles of the German Lied tradition, with the works of Hugo Wolf, Johannes Brahms and Franz Schubert holding particular significance. Following one of Skjervold\u2019s recitals, the cultural weekly 7 meno dienos described him as a \u201cmaster of miniatures.\u201d Skjervold currently teaches chamber music and solo singing at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA).<\/p>\n

Giedr\u0117 Muralyt\u0117<\/strong> \u2013 pianist, performing as a soloist, accompanist and chamber musician in Lithuania, France, Italy, Greece, Georgia, Germany and Finland. During her studies, she began developing a focused collaboration with Lithuanian and international singers. Her repertoire as a pianist and accompanist is extensive, with particular focus on Benjamin Britten\u2019s vocal music, German Romantic composers and contemporary Scandinavian music. She has given important recitals at Vilnius Town Hall, Kaunas State Philharmonic, the Lithuanian National Philharmonic and the Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman, among others. She also actively participates with Lithuanian and international performers in various international festivals, including Druskininkai Summer with M. K. \u010ciurlionis (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016), Sugr\u012f\u017eimai (2011, 2014, 2017) and U\u017eutrakio vakarai. Her work has received positive reviews from music critics. In 2021, she released the CD Waves.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":235980,"template":"","categories":[6,4],"tags":[],"ticket-vendor":[21],"class_list":["post-235979","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-festivaliai","category-koncertai","ticket-vendor-bilietai-lt"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t