Slagr consists of Anne Hytta on hardanger fiddle, Amund Sjølie Sveen on vibraphone and cellist Sigrun Eng. The combination of these tre instruments enables Slagr to create a variety of resonant, sonorous sounds, concise and yet poetic.
The music of Slagr consists of compositions by Anne Hytta and Sigrun Eng. Inspiration from old traditional music adds a special flavour to their music.
The cello and hardanger fiddle often carries the melody, applying both the ornamentations and bowing style preferred in the old hardanger violin repertoire. The ornaments can to some extent be compared to the ornaments heard in baroque music. The vibraphone founds a musical background and contrast to the cello and hardanger violin that brings out a mystic element in the Slagr music.
The music of Slagr has been characterized as contemporary world music from the north. Their Debut Album "Solaris" was released November 2007.
Previous concerts:
12.05.09: Sound of Mu, Oslo
26.04.09: Alta
24.04.09: Tana
23.04.09: Vadsø
22.04.09: Kirkenes
21.04.09: Vardø
11.02.09: Gamle Aker kirke
25.10.08: Commission Concert at Osafestivalen
13.02.08: Ringsaker kirke
11.02.08: Café Mir, Oslo
08.02.08: Sauland kirke
07.02.08: Rjukan kino
06.02.08: Evju
05.02.08: Rauland
04.02.08: Seljord
25.11.07: Release Concert of Debut Album "Solaris" at Belleville, Oslo
24.10.07: Biermannsgården, Oslo
28.09.07: Folkelarm, Oslo
27.04.07: Hellviktangen kafé, Nesodden
22.02.07: Café Mir, Oslo
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