Bemidji Symphony Orchestra to embark on 'Nordic adventures' at Nov. 15 concert

BEMIDJI — Beverly Everett has conducted Edvard Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto several times throughout her career, but never with a featured Norwegian artist. That’s about to change as pianist Oda Voltersvik will join the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra for its upcoming concert, "Nordic Adventures," at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Bemidji High School auditorium. As a celebration of Scandinavian heritage, the concert theme is a result of Everett meeting Voltersvik at an international music festival in North Dakota a couple of years ago. Voltersvik has appeared as a soloist with orchestras internationally, and as solo and chamber musician for concert societies in Europe and in the United States. “We started corresponding about having her perform with the orchestra,” Everett said, “and we decided that it would be wonderful to celebrate her heritage as well as the heritage of many of our community members.” In addition to Grieg’s Piano Concerto, Everett added Howard Hanson’s Symphony No.

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