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Musical Migration: Celebrating 200 years of Norwegian Immigration with Music by Norwegian-American Immigrants

Sat, Mar 15

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Nordic Hall

Time & Location

Mar 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239, USA

About the Event

On July 4, 1825, the sailing ship Restauration left Stavanger, Norway, carrying 52 Norwegians looking for a better life in the United States. Arriving on October 9, 1825, these immigrants were followed over the next several decades by hundreds of thousands of other Norwegians .


To mark the 200th anniversary of this voyage, pianist/composer/researcher Steven Luksan and soprano/Nordic art song expert Laura Loge are presenting concerts, lecture-recitals, and workshops throughout the United States and Norway featuring music by Norwegian immigrant composers.  Much of the nearly-forgotten music they will present at this concert has been found through Steven's archival research and has not been heard in a very long time.


We are delighted that have agreed to perform at our Nordic Hall here on Whidbey Island! And we welcome all who enjoy music to come and listen to their blend of  classical music, historically popular music (some very silly), and nostal…


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