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Sigmund Groven and The Norwegian Radio Orchestra<\/p>\n
Few are able to play the harmonica so sweetly and with such personal voice as Sigmund Groven. On this release, we hear him in concert with a symphony orchestra: Groven is accompanied by the world famous Norwegian Radio Orchestra, conducted by Christian Eggen. Ttogether they prove that they are able to provide a refreshing twist to a more classical repertoire. Groven\u00b4s impressive carees bears witness that he is one of Norway\u00b4s most important musical ambassadors. In 2005, it has been 40 years since he had his first solo concert, and 30 years since his first album release as a solo performer. Since then, he has proven himself as one the world\u00b4s best and foremost harmonica players, and has become widely known for his melodic flair and infectious enthusiasm.<\/p>\n
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Few can play the harmonica so sweetly and with such personal voice as Sigmund Groven. This time he is concert with a symphony orchestra!<\/p>\n
In 2004 he released the CD Here, There and Everywhere, with music by, among others, Lennon \/ McCartney, Beatles producer George Martin and himself. Now he\u00b4s back with the CD release PhilHarmonica. Although the harmonica has noble roots, it is young as a concert instrument in the classical tradition: it was not until the middle of the 1900s it found its way to the concert hall. PhilHarmonica contains original music for harmonica and orchestra through 60 years by the French composer Darius Milhaud, the Brazilian Heitor Villa-Lobos and the Norwegian composer Terje Rypdal and Kenneth Sivertsen, besides Groven\u00b4s own work, "Legends of Harmonica and String Orchestra" (2003). Sigmund Groven and The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, conducted by Christian Eggen, proves that they are able to provide a refreshing twist to a more classical repertoire. Groven is the only living harmonica player with the musical overview and technical virtuosity needed to be able to meet with these works, and is therefore dominating the music market with music for harmonica and orchestra.<\/p>\n
In 2005, it has been 40 years since Sigmund Groven delivered his first solo concert, and 30 years since his first own album release. Groven\u00b4s impressive career shows that he is one of Norway\u00b4s most important musical ambassadors. Over the last few years he has been touring the U.S., including a concert in Carnegie Hall, concerts in Europe with the English Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and the Mozarteum orchestra in Salzburg, as well as solo concerts including Hong Kong Concert Hall, Kyoto Concert Hall, Casals Hall in Tokyo and in the Oslo Concert Hall. Sigmund Groven is more in demand than ever: in April, he has his own concert at the Festival of Budapest.<\/p>\n
\u2013 In the right hands, the humble harmonica is an advanced instrument of great beauty. Sigmund Groven, like Tommy Reilly and Larry Adler before him, takes full advantage of the harmonica\u00b4s great range and sound possibilities. He is a brilliant musician and is today arguably one of the finest harmonica performers in the world. [Sir George Martin, producer of The Beatles]<\/p>\n
\u2013 His pure, crystal clear tone has an ethereal beauty. He is an incomparable musician, and his last concert was the most profound musical experience I’ve had. [Woodstock Bulletin, Sydney, Australia]<\/p>\n
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