The Arts
Here you will find all the content related to the category 'the arts'.
2019.07.08 | Biography, Jenny Rood, Juliette Victor, The arts
Cornelis Vreeswijk (1937-1987)
Cornelis Vreeswijk was a Dutch-Swedish songwriter, singer, poet and actor known for his influential role in modernizing the Swedish ballad and introducing it to a wider audience through merging tradition with more diverse musical styles.
2019.06.28 | Biography, Jenny Rood, Juliette Victor, The arts
Nicolai Gedda (1925-2017)
Nicolai Gedda (given name Harry Gustaf Nikolai Gädda) was a Swedish tenor born in Stockholm who performed mainly in operas and is one of the most widely recorded opera singers. He was known for his versatility and an amazingly high register.
2019.06.27 | The Quick Read, Petra Broomans, The arts
Ballet in Finland
The National Ballet was founded in 1921, later than those in Denmark, Norway and Sweden due to Finland only becoming independent in 1917. Its geographical location meant that ballet took on a geopolitical dimension during the Cold War.
2019.06.26 | Biography, Jenny Rood, Juliette Victor, The arts
Evert Axel Taube (1890-1976)
Evert Taube, Swedish ballad singer, composer, author and artist, made his greatest impact as a ballad composer and balladeer, enriching his work with painterly skill depicting Swedish nature, particularly Stockholm’s archipelago.
2019.06.26 | Biography, Jenny Rood, Juliette Victor, The arts
Povel Ramel (1922-2007)
Povel Karl Henric Ramel was a Swedish singer, pianist, revue creator, author, composer, and comedian famous for his playful style, intelligent lyrics, imitations and parodies, and legendary musical revues. His work was deeply influential for Swedish comedy and entertainment.
2019.06.20 | The Quick Read, Petra Broomans, The arts
Ballet in Denmark
Denmark is home to many contemporary and classical ballet companies, such as the Royal Danish Ballet. The influence of Danish choreographer and ballet dancer August Bournonville can still be seen on a national and international level.
2019.04.29 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, The arts
Kalle Holmberg (1939-2016)
One of Finland’s leading theatre directors, Kalle Holmberg became known for his politically conscious productions.
2019.04.25 | The Quick Read, Inken Dose, Culture, The arts
Danish Cultural Institute
Founded in 1940, the Danish Cultural Institute aims to foster intercultural understanding both at home and abroad, and has branches in seven countries with activities and networks in many more. Financed by the Danish Ministry of Culture, private funds and its own revenue, it focuses on diverse themes.
2019.04.01 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts, Aarhus University
Lars von Trier (b. 1956)
Danish director Lars von Trier is world-famous for his renewal of film media. Through his work on the ‘Golden hearts trilogy', the ‘Depression triology' and ‘Dogme 95’, he has challenged film genres and narrative conventions. His work with video and digital pre- and post-production and various transmedia forms always carries his signature as an…
2019.03.31 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, The arts
Erik Blomberg (1913-1996)
Finnish cinematographer and film director Erik Blomberg is best known for 'The White Reindeer' (1952).