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Hygge: Folk Music of Scandinavia


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Scandinavian Folk Music from the Danish String Quartet's 'Wood Works' and 'Last Leaf':

  1. Shore
  2. Polska from Dorotea
  3. Hur var du i aftes så sildig
  4. Waltz after Lasse in Lyby
  5. Stædelil
  6. Unst Boat Song
  • Intermission-
  1. Vigstamoin
  2. O Fredrik, O Fredrik
  3. Sønderho Bridal Trilogy
  4. The Dromer

Historical context

The Danish String Quartet has undertaken the massive project of recording and arranging a wide variety of folk music from their home of Scandinavia. The pieces are mostly short in length, with beautiful modern harmonies to complement the comforting folk melodies.


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