From the Seattle Choral Company's web site, "In March, we are excited to launch a multi-year series that focuses on the rich choral repertory of the Scandinavian countries, beginning with Norway. Norway’s culture is immersed in a long history of folk art. In music, this takes the form of virtuosic fiddle music, songs and hymns. Choral singing, from the village to the concert hall, is a strong tradition, attracting most of Norway’s finest composers, especially Edvard Grieg."