A Folk Musical Interpretation Of Haugtussa

Oyonn Groven Myhren presents a powerful musical interpretation of Arne Garborg's (1851-1924) captivating poetic narrative "Haugtussa" (1895).

With an impressive collection of 34 tracks spread across three CDs, this is the most comprehensive song cycle created from Garborg's rich story of the young girl Veslemoy, or "Haugtussa" as she is called. Oyonn brings the story to life through a varied vocal expression, care- fully orchestrated with traditional folk instruments, melodic percussion, and rhythm instruments.In Haugtussa, we follow the teenage girl Veslemoy, who is clairvoyant and can see both 'Huldra', trolls, witches, and the dead. We meet her at home on the farm and as a shepherdess in the mountains where she falls in love with Jon. When Jon betrays her, sorrow and destructive forces take over. On the opposite side stands Veslemoy's dead sister as a wise and warm guide. We follow Veslemoy's struggle in the battle between light and darkness, and in the end, the "wise prophetess" reveals.

The changing of the seasons plays an important role in the story, and this album is divided into three seasonal parts: Vol. 1: Winter, Vol. 2: Spring and Summer, and Vol. 3: Autumn and Winter. Oyonn Groven Myhrenis one of Norway's foremost folk musicians and has won several first prizes at the Norwegian folk music competition Landskappleiken.