A Norwegian Poem

At the end of the video clip below, Margrethe performs a Norwegian poem by Anbjörg Pauline Oldervik, with Trond reciting.

You will notice that the movement at the beginning is silent as the eurythmist lays the foundation for the words that are to follow. ..It is also very interesting to see eurythmy with words in an unfamiliar language. We are not so concerned with meaning, and can have a richer appreciation of the poetry elements... Margrethe has provided a rough translation of the text, to set the mood:


something that awakens me
deep at night
no sound
nothing that moves


was it, perhaps, the realm out there
speaking of its beauty
giving me its profound peace


for a long time I wonder
until a knowledge awakens
Also, the realm is wondering
Also, I answer

A Virtual Introduction To Eurythmy

Many readers will be unfamiliar with eurythmy, so I have posted some video clips of performances by Margrethe Solstad. (Some Solstad Snippets and Another Solstad Snippet)Eurythmy is all about making things happen in a physical space, but virtual images can be very useful as an introduction.

Another thought...If you observe waves at sea, it appears that the movement is horizontal, but a scientist will tell you that the water particles are actually moving up and down. In eurythmy, the reverse is true. Initially, one notices the physical movements of the eurythmist, and only gradually becomes aware of the movement in the surrounding space.

If you have questions about eurythmy, you can post them as comments, or contact me directly. Enjoy!

Some Solstad Snippets...

Another Solstad Snippet...

PROGRAMME - THE DREAM WE CARRY

Here is the programme for the Solstads' performance in the Fall of 2008:
Since ancient times, many threads have been weaving between Norway and North America. In this performance, the artists bring many of these threads together, and express what is universally human, beyond race, country, and age.

PROGRAMME:
* Introduction
* Arietta, op.12, nr.1--- E. Grieg
* Din veg ---Olav H. Hauge
* Your way, Ask the wind, The cat,
The scythe, Arrow and bullet, It's the dream--- Olav H. Hauge
* Notturno, op.54, nr.4--- E. Grieg
* Caged bird ---Maya Angelou
* From piano sonata op.110 ---L.v. Beethoven


* Don't give me the whole truth, And I was sorrow,
Show us the field of rye, The rivers meet --- Olav H. Hauge
* Prelude op.31, nr.2 ---A. Skrjabin
* Bosnia Tune- J. Brodsky
* Prelude in e-flat minor, op.34, nr.14 ---D. Schostakovich


* There came a wind, I like to see it lap the miles,
Hope is the thing with feathers, To make a prairie ---E. Dickinson
* Dance, op.1, nr.1 ---D. Schostakovich
* The sledge hammer, The saw, The weathercock,
You were the wind---Olav H. Hauge
* From Papillons, nr. 5 --- R. Schumann

* Hear the voice of the Bard! ---W. Blake

* Phantasy Impromptu in c- sharp minor, op. 66--- F. Chopin

MARGRETHE SOLSTAD is a master eurythmy performer and teacher. After developing and engaging new audiences for eurythmy in Norway and across Europe, she is now eagerly anticipating her first North American tour. Margrethe oversaw the process for chartering the University College of Eurythmy in Norway, and she is currently the Leader of Performing Arts at the Goetheanum in Switzerland.

TROND SOLSTAD is an accomplished speech artist and teacher, breathing new life into the art of the spoken word. In addition to his considerable artistic talent, Trond is a very capable administrator, and is currently Secretary for Performing Arts at the Goetheanum.

ESTHER CHU obtained her Doctoral Degree of Music in piano performance at the University of Alberta, and frequently plays as a soloist or chamber musician. Esther has been contributing to the performing arts program at the Toronto Waldorf School for the past several years.