Scandinavian Cultural Center
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Snapshots – Traveling with the Poet Hans Christian Andersen
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United States“To travel is to live,” said Danish fairytale author, H.C. Andersen. See his words come to life in “Snapshots,” an art exhibition by Danish artist, Susanne Thea. H.C. Andersen is known for his world-famous fairytales from “The Little Mermaid” to “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and many more. Exhibit will be on display…
Scandinavian Cultural Center presents: Live and In Person – Oskar Stenmark
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesOskar Stenmark and Alex Pryrodny met in New York City 2014 and formed a strong bond over improvisation, jazz and folk music. Now, they are taking their artistic collaboration to a new level by performing live for the first time since 2019. Their focus is now on classical music, paying homage to Scandinavian composers such as Grieg, Stenhammar,…
Suzuki School of Newton: Solo Recitals CANCELED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesViolin, viola, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and harp students from the Suzuki School of Newton will present their polished pieces in two solo recitals: one beginning at 3:15pm, and a second beginning at 4:45pm. The recitals are free and open to the public.
Suzuki School of Newton: Solo Recitals @ 3:15 & 4:45 PM CANCELED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesViolin, viola, cello, piano, flute, guitar, and harp students from the Suzuki School of Newton will present their polished pieces in two solo recitals: one beginning at 3:15pm, and a second beginning at 4:45pm. The recitals are free and open to the public.
Violin Duo Miolina presents “Maple & Spruce, Birch & Pine” POSTPONED
Scandinavian Cultural Center 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, United StatesDescribed as displaying “brilliance of sound, technical mastery, and stunning expressivity” by I CARE IF YOU LISTEN, violin duo Miolina (Mioi Takeda & Lynn Bechtold) is excited to make their Boston debut. In a program of premieres for violin duo, the concert features new works written for Miolina by Finnish composer Tomi Räisänen, Swedish composer and sound artist…
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…
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 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 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: 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…