Northern Light
About Northern Light
Saturday, January 25, 2025
7pm | Old Thompson Barn
An intimate evening of Nordic music featuring the traditional Swedish instrument Nyckelharpa.
Let the magic of Nordic music and tales help usher in the light of lengthening days. Featuring the Swedish traditional instrument nyckelharpa interwoven with the delightful tradition of twin fiddles, Sandra and MinTze will take you on a journey of music ancient and new from the Nordic lands.
This beautiful and intimate program invites you into an enchanted world rooted in folktales. We'll meander from the oldest known melody from Söllerön, an old Viking village, to contemporary music written by Väsen, as well as original compositions by our featured artist, Sandra Wong, and much more.
Expect melodies and sounds both familiar and new to nurture your heart and soul in the dark of winter. This is a rare opportunity to take a deep dive into one of Sandra's passions and MinTze's fascinations, with lilting narration from Camille, exploring the music and stories of Scandinavia.
Please make two separate transactions if you are purchasing both adult and child tickets.
Meet the Cast
MinTze Wu
artistic director, violin
MinTze Wu is a violinist of many passions, and a visionary with illuminating artistry. A native of Taiwan and deeply rooted in the richness of chamber music, MinTze expands from the tradition and explores new possibilities of experiencing music as performing art. Infused with spirit, precision, and soulfulness, MinTze founded Sounds of Lyons in 2009 and BenFeng Music Productions in 2013 and played the role as producer and artistic director, and her creative work has been produced on national stages of Taiwan. She steps in as the Executive & Artistic Director of VOICES in 2022, and continues discovering the layers of humanities within us and our community through the arts.
Sandra Wong
guest artist, violin, nyckelharpa
Violinist and Nyckelharpist Sandra Wong has toured nationally and internationally as a solo artist and in numerous musical collaborations. Her current projects include “Kaleidoscope" with Ty Burhoe and Bill Douglas; “Wild Earth Ensemble” with Victor Mestas, Beth Quist, Jon Sousa and Joy Adams; A duo with guitarist Jon Sousa, A trio with Rebecca Folsom and Tom Wasinger; a duo with Anne Marie Morgan and collaborations with a wide breadth of musicians working with diverse genres of music. Sandra creates and personally facilitates musical study trips to different countries leading people into the heart of individual folk cultures through the music and dance of each country. She strives to nurture a deep love of music and the arts in both children and adults.
Camille Moore
guest artist, narrator
Camille is passionate for soccer, songwriting, and theater. She was born in Lyons, Colorado, and spent 5 years living and connecting with her roots in Taiwan. She has participated in Cloudgate Dance Studio, Bonedale Flashmob, Cirque de Sopris, and BenFeng Music Productions. Her creative life started at an early age and she can be seen in numerous SOL theater productions, including title roles in “Cat in the Hat” and “A Year with Frog and Toad.” She enjoys reading, drawing, running, and parts of homeschooling. She is a frequent patron at local libraries and bookstores. She is fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese, and has been a world traveler since she was 6-months old.
Sarah Graff
special appearance, basso continuo
Cellist Sarah Graf is an avid chamber musician, soloist, and teacher. Since moving to Colorado in 2007, Sarah has performed extensively throughout the state on both modern and baroque cello. She earned degrees from the Eastman School of Music, studying with Alan Harris and Steven Doane. Her studies focused on performing with the new music ensembles and the Collegium Musicum. Sarah has attended festivals including the Freiburg Baroque Academie, National Orchestral Institute, and Aspen Music Festival. Sarah has performed in the Colorado Bach Ensemble, as principal cellist of the Aspen Choral Society and the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, and as a soloist with the High Country Sinfonia. As a teacher Sarah has a private studio and serves as Executive Director of the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra.
Program
An intimate evening of Nordic music featuring the traditional Swedish instrument Nyckelharpa.
Little Match Girl (Ysäye No.5 / Eklundapolska)
Remembrance (Remembrance / A Time for Peace)
Song for my Father (Låt Till Far/ Lillibusen)
Nordic Bach (Bach Largo from Double Concerto/ Trollrikespolskan/ Bygnnan)
Bridal March
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Bergfäst
A Singular Waltz
Näcken Set
To The Fåbod and the Mountains Blue
(To The Fåbod and the Mountains Blue/ Willow flute Polska/ Nas Raga)
One Hour in Hungary