Johan Svendsen: Romance

There is one piece I have performed in concert more than any other work; Johan Svendsens Romance from 1881. More than 500 times counting all his original scorings. I have recorded it 3 times on CD. My very first track was on Simax's CD with Svendsens Music For Strings with the chamber orchestra at NMH (Norwegian Academy of Music) were I am proud to announce that I have just been appointed professor starting this Autumn I will still teach at Barratt Due and visit RNCM where I am International Chair of Violin and Fellow (at least for a while)
On our first concert after lockdown it was moving to play this dearest piece for the now allowed 50 people inspiring us with their presence realtime !!
Link to Thursdays full concert with SSO in my bio. Radio transmittion will take place tomorrow at Norways most celebrated Day: "17.Mai" The day we got our constitution in 1814 and our National Day.
I suddenly realized that on my last concert before lockdown I also performed it at the Ose Twins festival in Sandane March 8th with Christian Hadland.
I never tire of this masterwork with its endless possibilities for storytelling, joy and love.

[@christianec.ariosa899]

Breathtaking beautiful 💓👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@henningkraggerud9124]

Thanks a lot :)

[@chilove9955]

This is one of my favorite pieces.

[@julianeisner4886]

Thank you so much for this video. Henning, you play this with the seriousness and affection it deserves. I discovered this piece rather late in life and I am enjoying learning to play it (sadly with only access to piano accompaniment. I love the string accompaniment.) I couldn't help holding my breath during the closing bars of this performance. Mesmerising playing from soloist and orchestra.

[@bobattiyeh7534]

Hello Henning. Beautifully done! Did it work well for musicians to hear each other in this more widely-spaced configuration? It sounds from the UA-cam recording as if everyone could hear each other well. Nice job! Best wishes and thanks, Bob Attiyeh

[@VersaillesP88]

Exceptionnel. D'une profondeur limpide.

[@SilvioNobre]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@koenvandyck9730]

What a beautiful performance, Henning. Both subtle and powerful! Love the intense presence and communication between all players. Nice!

[@henningkraggerud9124]

Thanks Koen. I just saw this now. I hope you are well. I miss our great work together in the old days.

[@koenvandyck9730]

@@henningkraggerud9124, I'm doing fine! Yes, we share many precious concert moments together!! :-)

[@bananasuite]

The ending was unbelieveable as it was so beautiful😭

[@henningkraggerud9124]

Thanks :)

[@Teamwindrose]

Goed gedaan kerel, en het orkest is ook goed bezig.....

[@mattileppanen3638]

Så vakker! Sjelen synger...

[@camillebouchard6436]

Superbe interprétation de cette mélodie bien connue !

[@janerose1945]

"endless possibilities for storytelling, joy and love." Beautiful ensemble and enjoyable camerawork.

[@henningkraggerud9124]

:)

[@Ianstro75]

Such a wonderful performance!

[@tzone40]

I just can't help coming back your performing again.

[@henningkraggerud9124]

Make me happy to hear :)

[@tzone40]

Amazingly beautiful!

[@SpikeJohnston]

Absolutely beautiful, thankyou

[@henningkraggerud9124]

Thanks😊🤗

[@someguy2620]

Seriously though, I’m 11 and I’m playing this piece.

[@fiddlerpiper]

Same here. This video is helping me so much!! thank you

[@egilegebakken3488]

Nydelig!

[@nickybutt9733]

Insane talent this man has.