Telemann Fantasia in B minor, TWV 40:22 for solo violin
Telemann's beautiful Fantasia in B minor was the perfect piece to practice during the 2020 Covid lockdown. It is poignant, determined, sometimes achingly lonely yet tenacious, ending with a dancelike romp... musical medicine for the time! Click on "Music" to download this beautiful Fantasia. Also available for streaming on Spotify and all other streaming services. https://open.spotify.com/track/6DpdkgD3XcfBn89uSEvX1w?si=137be4578aee4637
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Høstedans will perform classical and folk dance music, arranged by Alice Blankenship and Michael Anderson for Høstedans. Presenting music of Brahms, Bartok, Shostakovich, Piazzolla, as well as traditional folk dances of Scandinavia, Høstedans will invite audience members of all ages to join in the dance! This concert is supported by a grant from the Springfield Arts Commission, and is Free and open to the public.
Duet for violin and clarinet, written by Alice Blankenship for Violette.
Alicats: baroque and folk duos on baroque-period instruments, performed by Alice Blankenship and Ali Luthmers
Violette: violin and clarinet duos performed by Alice Blankenship and Michael Anderson
Høstedans: Scandinavian folk dance band, based in Eugene Oregon, founded by Alice Blankenship
This children's dance from Denmark portrays a Shoemaker, creating a pair of leather shoes. With tapping fists, stamping feet and turning in circles, very young children learn good coordination in this fun dance.
Høstedans will perform live each day of the annual 4-day Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, Oregon.