Norway

Oslo: City and Harbour

Bergen

Norwegian Folklore (Maihaugen, Lom)

Dwarfs and Trolls (Hundefossen, Lake Mjosa, Dale)

Oslo: Grass-thatched Houses and Wooden Churches

Boat Trip to Lillehammer

Grieg in Troldhaugen

Rapids, Fjords and Waterfalls (Gola, Lom, Dale, Skjolden)

Gola: Evening in the Mountains

Nature Scenes

Oslo: Folk Dances and Fiddlers

Oslo in the Rain / Vigeland Park

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Date of Production: 2009-06-09

Playing Time: 00:55:10

Catalogue Number: 2.110515

UPC: 747313551552

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The Places

The tour of Norway takes us from the capital, Oslo, with its harbours, parks and imposing buildings, to Bergen, the birthplace of Edvard Grieg, and its surrounding countryside, with a glimpse of Grieg's house at Troldhaugen. Trolls make their presence known before a final return to Oslo and to the sculpture display of Vigeland Park.

The Music

The music chosen for this tour of Norway is by Norwegian composers, of whom the best known is Edvard Grieg. Included are excerpts from his incidental music for Ibsen's drama Peer Gynt and for Bjornstjerne Bjornson's Sigurd Jorsalfar. Other composers featured are Christian Sinding, composer of the famous Rustle of Spring, and Johan Halvorsen.