The Oslo Chamber Choir, made up of 24 professional singers and their director Håkon Nystedt (grandson of the Norwegian choral composer, Knut Nystedt) will be Artists in Residence at Minot State University. On September 29 at 12 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, they will present a free open rehearsal and masterclass with opportunities for MSU students and those attending to sing alongside them. They will discuss choral pedagogy, their commitment to Scandinavian folk music, and the music of the traditional choral repertoire. They will also be guests of Minot’s Norsk Høstfest on September 30. Finally, on October 1 they will present a full-length concert at 3 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall before heading out on their Midwest concert tour.
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