Fem nordiske portrett, (Five Nordic portraits) for trekkspill og strykere, (score) Henning Sommerro

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Five nordic portraits

For trekkspill/accordeon and strings

(N.M.O. 14228A / Score)

Orchestral material on hire

Portraits of five famous accordionists.

Gotthard Erichsen (1882-1964) was one of the earliest and most beloved gramophone artists in Norway, and many of his melodies have, for more than a houndred years, been on the tip of people ´s tongues.

Carl Jularbo (1893-1966) from Sweden, was one of Scandinavia ´s most notable performers and accordion idols. He made nearly 1600 recordings, and many of his melodies form part of the common repertoire throughout Scandinavia.

Toralf Tollefsen (1914-1994) was one of Norway ´s most internationally renowned musicians. He was based in London for 25 years and he built up a great international career through concert tours, recordings, compositions and transcriptions.

Andrew Walter (1914-1978) had a very versatile career with radio performances, albums, tours, music publishing and music journals. His gammaldance melodies are often adorned with distinctive jazz harmonies.

Mogens Ellegaard (1935-1995) from Copenhagen introduced the accordion to contemporary music, and contemporary music to the accordion world. He built up a classical accordion class at the state conservatory in Copenhagen, which attracted students from around the world.