11:00am lunch

12:00pm program

“Suite  for Nyckelharpa” by Marya Hart, plus traditional nyckelharpa tunes on a three-row nyckelharpa

Suite for Nyckelharpa - New Wine in an Old Bottle

Cheryl Paschke, nyckelharpa, and composer/pianist Marya Hart Nyckelharpa is a traditional instrument originally used in particular Swedish social situations and dance settings. What can we do with the instrument’s peculiarities and beauties in the 21st century? Composer Marya Hart has created a set of pieces for contemporary players, making use of folk forms and moving through them into concert repertoire. Minneapolis nyckelharpist Cheryl Paschke performs, with the composer at the keyboard. The performance will be followed by an audience Q&A, where the player and composer will discuss the process of commissioning and creating this work and a few traditional tunes.

Tuesday Open House is a program of Mindekirken dedicated to expanding knowledge for persons interested in Mindekirken and Norwegian literature, culture, history, music, theology, and art. As the United State's last remaining Norwegian-speaking church, Mindkirken is devoted to its roots and connection to the vibrant Norwegian-American population in Minneapolis and its evergrowing immigrant and American Indian neighbors who call Ventura Village home.  

The program provides a weekly opportunity for fellowship, devotions, and a delicious luncheon.

$10 cash/check is requested at the door.