Nordic Delights featuring Sven Mikkelsen on organ & Jochen Brusch on violin October 12, 2008

Augustana Arts presents “Nordic Delights”

featuring Sven Mikkelsen, organ and Jochen Brusch, violin

Direct from Denmark, this international touring duo charms audiences with Scandinavian romantic repertoire and modern interpretations of old favorites. Mikkelsen and Brusch will perform selections ranging from Vivaldi to The Doors and Jethro Tull and will include their own concert-fantasia on themes by J.S. Bach and Danish composer H.C. Lumbye. One performance only at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 12 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Avenue, Denver.

Two countries: Jochen grew up in Germany’s industrial Ruhr-area. After having lived in Denmark for many years he has now settled down in the university town of Tübingen, Germany. Sven-Ingvart was brought up on the west coast of Denmark and now lives in Hilleröd near Copenhagen.

Two backgrounds: Jochen studied violin in Duisburg, Essen, Hannover and London, and Sven-Ingvart studied organ and church music in Esbjerg, Copenhagen, Vienna and Paris.

Two careers: both musicians concertized extensively in many countries as soloists and taught at many institutions such as summer-classes, conservatories and universities. Both have a long list of CD releases. Jochen lives as a freelance musician in South Germany and Sven-Ingvart is organist at the Royal Chapel of Frederiksborg Castle in Hilleröd.

As a Duo the two musicians have concertized since 1989, mainly in Denmark and with tours of France, Germany and the USA. Their many recordings feature rarities of the repertory as well as their own transcriptions. Apart from these musical activities they have never ceased to enjoy their fruitful and inspiring friendship.

The repertoire of the Duo includes original compositions as well as transcriptions from the baroque and romantic period Modern music is also included in their programs. The Duo caused enthusiasm at quite a number of concerts, presenting Sven-Ingvart Mikkelsen’s transcription for violin and organ of Vivaldi’s well known and cherished The Four Seasons.

PSA/Listing Information

Augustana Arts presents “Nordic Delights,” with Jochen Brusch, violin and Sven Mikkelson, organ.

Sunday, October 12, 3:00 p.m.

Augustana Lutheran Church

5000 East Alameda Ave., Denver

$15 Adult / $10 Senior / $5 Student

866-464-2626, www.TicketsWest.com