Scandinavian Cultural Center
SCC Concert: Voices of Scandinavia
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesBrothers Lawrence Wilde and Charles Boguinia come together to present a program of piano music by Edward Grieg and new compositions for the Swedish nyckelharpa, violin and piano inspired by Swedish and Norwegian Folk music. The Voices of Scandinavia program will feature piano works by Edvard Grieg and new compositions for nyckelharpa, violin and piano…
SCC Film: Borg vs McEnroe
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesIt’s the summer of 1980, and Björn Borg is the top tennis player in the world, dominating the sport both on and off the court. A powerful and rigorously disciplined player, there is only one obstacle in his pursuit of a record-breaking fifth Wimbledon championship: the highly talented but ferociously abrasive young American John McEnroe.…
SCC: Room to Bloom – Songs of Hope & Spring
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesSinger, Isabel Stover, and pianist, Molly Flannery, perform a mix of jazz, bossa nova, and original material. Having played together for many years, this duo truly plays as one and their joy in doing so is palpable! Part of Music Mondays at the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Cost: $10. More info at https://www.facebook.com/musicmondaysconcerts/.
SCC Concert: Anna Jalkéus & Aaron Dutton POSTPONED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesAnna Jalkéus and Aaron Dutton interpret Swedish folk songs and hymns in an atypical duo setting with pedal harp, voice, and saxophone. Well-known melodies and folk-inspired compositions will be played in new, unique arrangements that combine intuitive listening and improvisation. Music and words are delivered with honest sincerity to create a beautiful and soaring soundscape.…
SCC: Susan Hagen, Double-Bass POSTPONED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesBoston Pops Principal Bassist Susan Hagen will present an eclectic program of gems for double-bass solo, ranging from romantic to very melodious contemporary, including a beautiful piece about a mythological Scandinavian god named Ilmarinen. Come hear how beautiful the double bass is! Part of Music Mondays at the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Cost: $10. More info…
SCC Concert: The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc POSTPONED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesThe Nordic Fiddlers Bloc is a fiddle trio that masterfully blends the traditions of Norway, Sweden, and the Shetland Islands. Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden), and Kevin Henderson (Shetland Islands), have swiftly gained a reputation for their gripping and unique blend of fiddle music since the inception of the Bloc in early 2009.…
SCC Makers Series: Live Edge Bowl Rosemaling CANCELED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesWe welcome back master artist Linda Miller for a two-day spring 2020 workshop dedicated to rosemaling a live edge bowl (for the more advanced students) and will also have a beginner project available. Background paint will be supplied. Brushes and palette knives will be offered for sale. The bowl to be bought from teacher. A…
SCC Makers Series: Spoon Carving CANCELED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesAl Miller will teach first-time, beginner students how to carve and decorate wooden spoons that can be used as an eating or cooking utensil. The class instruction will focus on the safe way to use hand and machine tools. The decorating and finishing of the spoons will be included. Teaching methods include: showing samples of…
SCC: Duo Xuberg – Souvenirs and Fantasy POSTPONED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesPianists Alice Chenyang Xu and Miles Fellenberg present a duet program, including Samuel Barber's delightful "Souvenirs" suite and Schubert's beloved Fantasia in F minor. Scandinavian Cultural Center is delighted to introduce to you this wonderful piano duo who, are both currently completing their doctorates in music at New England Conservatory. Part of Music Mondays at…