SÀMI NATIONAL HOLIDAY

The Sàmi people are indigenous to the arctic area of theNordic countries. February 6 is recognized as Sàmi National Holiday in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. This day is full of activities that celebrate the Sàmi culture. First celebrated in 1993, it has become a popular event and a time for the indigenous Sàmi people to celebrate their cultural identity. More…Discuss

 

Fabulous Compositions/ Composers: Howard Hanson – Symphony No.1 in E-minor, Op.22 “Nordic” (1922)

Howard Hanson (1896 – 1981)

Work: Symphony No.1 in E-minor, Op.22 “Nordic” (1922) 

Mov.I: Andante solenne – Allegro con forza 00:00
Mov.II: Andante teneramente, con semplicita 12:45
Mov.III: Allegro con fuoco 18:55

Orchestra: Seattle Symphony

Conductor: Gerard Schwarz