Skandia Ball
Friday, October 20, 2023
at the Cedar Valley Grange in Lynnwood
Happy Hour begins at 6:30 p.m.
Grand March begins at 7 p.m.
Dancing until 10:30 p.m.
Be prepared for an evening of energetic and wonderful Danish traditional music with the amazing Danish musicians of Mads Hansens Kapel (MHK). The Grand March begins at 7 p.m., and then Mads Hansens Kapel takes the stage.
Ball admission for ages 19 and over is $15 for Skandia members, and $20 for non-members; ages 18 and under, free.
Musicians who play in the allspel get a $5 discount.
Friday, October 20, 2023
at the Cedar Valley Grange in Lynnwood
Happy Hour begins at 6:30 p.m.
Grand March begins at 7 p.m.
Dancing until 10:30 p.m.
Be prepared for an evening of energetic and wonderful Danish traditional music with the amazing Danish musicians of Mads Hansens Kapel (MHK). The Grand March begins at 7 p.m., and then Mads Hansens Kapel takes the stage.
Ball admission for ages 19 and over is $15 for Skandia members, and $20 for non-members; ages 18 and under, free.
Musicians who play in the allspel get a $5 discount.
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This is no occasional pickup group, folks. Individually, each talented member is at the top of his respective area of musical interest. Together, they are unbeatable. Their sound is energetic, their banter cheeky, and they have an instinctive sense of humor. “Raw swinging,” “solidly embracing,” and “raucous” are only a few terms applied to this group, but they also have a soft side.
These fellows share a love for the traditional music of Denmark. Their musical expertise and collaboration earned them national recognition and a special award from the Danish government. Since MHK formed in 2015, they have wowed dancers and concertgoers in Denmark, Sweden, England, Germany, Estonia, and Finland. |
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Musicians include:
Clarinet and foot stomp
Martin Strange Lorenzen is in the “inner folk circles” considered to be a genuine air bender, and not for no reason. He is the tamer of wild sounds and words, the Captain of Clarinets, and through and through an entirely down-to-earth kind of guy. Just remember, when listening to the mystery that is Lorenzen: The answer is blowing in the wind.
Violin
Jonas Lærke Clausen masters the bow and violin as Wilhelm Tell mastered bow and arrow. In addition, Clausen is armed to the teeth with sharp tunes, blazing solos, and last, but not least, an impressive mustache. He is both the Wilhelm Tell and the D’Artagnan of folk music.
Bass
Emil Ringtved Nielsen is the bass player, and you could travel the seven seas for a lifetime without ever finding his like. When the waves go high, Nielsen takes control over ship and crew. No wind topples him, no wave scares him, and no storm makes him forget who he is. He is the bass player, and he has a job to do.
Guitar and harmonica
Sebastian Boesgaard Bloch Larsen has in his musical arsenal a sports bag full of cool licks, an unwavering sense of time, and an unimaginable amount of charm. Beware girls, if you are not spellbound by his shiny guitar, you will be by his brown curls and deep eyes.
Piano
Julian Svejgaard Jørgensen, like most other pianists, has ten fingers, but when he plays, one can easily question that fact. He can play lightning fast if he chooses, but just keep calm. Jørgensen takes the listener—as well as his soloists and accompanists—by the hand so nobody is left behind.”
Clarinet and foot stomp
Martin Strange Lorenzen is in the “inner folk circles” considered to be a genuine air bender, and not for no reason. He is the tamer of wild sounds and words, the Captain of Clarinets, and through and through an entirely down-to-earth kind of guy. Just remember, when listening to the mystery that is Lorenzen: The answer is blowing in the wind.
Violin
Jonas Lærke Clausen masters the bow and violin as Wilhelm Tell mastered bow and arrow. In addition, Clausen is armed to the teeth with sharp tunes, blazing solos, and last, but not least, an impressive mustache. He is both the Wilhelm Tell and the D’Artagnan of folk music.
Bass
Emil Ringtved Nielsen is the bass player, and you could travel the seven seas for a lifetime without ever finding his like. When the waves go high, Nielsen takes control over ship and crew. No wind topples him, no wave scares him, and no storm makes him forget who he is. He is the bass player, and he has a job to do.
Guitar and harmonica
Sebastian Boesgaard Bloch Larsen has in his musical arsenal a sports bag full of cool licks, an unwavering sense of time, and an unimaginable amount of charm. Beware girls, if you are not spellbound by his shiny guitar, you will be by his brown curls and deep eyes.
Piano
Julian Svejgaard Jørgensen, like most other pianists, has ten fingers, but when he plays, one can easily question that fact. He can play lightning fast if he chooses, but just keep calm. Jørgensen takes the listener—as well as his soloists and accompanists—by the hand so nobody is left behind.”
Mads Hansens Kapel MUSIC Workshop
On Saturday, October 21, from 1 - 4 p.m., the musicians from Mads Hansens Kapel will host a workshop at the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98133 During the workshop, musicians will be divided into two groups—one for melody and one for accompaniment. Both groups will work on the same tunes, and at the end everybody will come together for a massively fun combination of parts. Suggested donation amount: $25 for Skandia members and $30 for nonmembers. Most importantly, pay what you can and make sure not to miss this wonderful workshop opportunity!
Mads Hansens Kapel in CONCERT, co-sponsored by the Seattle Folklore Society and Skandia
Saturday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. At Phinney Center Concert Hall, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, brick building. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets in advance are $22; $20 for SFS/Skandia/PNA members/senior/students; $10 for youth to age 17. Tickets at the door are $2 more. Tickets: http://www.seafolklore.org/events/mads-hansens-kapel.
On Saturday, October 21, from 1 - 4 p.m., the musicians from Mads Hansens Kapel will host a workshop at the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98133 During the workshop, musicians will be divided into two groups—one for melody and one for accompaniment. Both groups will work on the same tunes, and at the end everybody will come together for a massively fun combination of parts. Suggested donation amount: $25 for Skandia members and $30 for nonmembers. Most importantly, pay what you can and make sure not to miss this wonderful workshop opportunity!
Mads Hansens Kapel in CONCERT, co-sponsored by the Seattle Folklore Society and Skandia
Saturday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. At Phinney Center Concert Hall, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, brick building. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets in advance are $22; $20 for SFS/Skandia/PNA members/senior/students; $10 for youth to age 17. Tickets at the door are $2 more. Tickets: http://www.seafolklore.org/events/mads-hansens-kapel.