The Norwegian Glee Club and Swedish Male Chorus Present SIGURD NILSSEN EMINENT BASS BARITONE Is an Oregonian by birth, of Norwegian parentage. He studied in this country and in Europe, where he devoted much time to opera. In 1922 he made his debut at Monte Carlo with brilliant success. In this country his success has been equally great. Neighbors of Woodcraft Hall Sunday, May 7th, 1939, 8:15 p.m.  Dear Friends: Siguard   Nilssen,   the Norwegian Glee   Club   and   the   Swedish   Male Chorus wish to take- this means of ex- tending to you their heartfelt appre- ciation for your kind and loyal sup- port to the cause of music. Your co-  operation and  encouragement bring renewed inspiration to all who are taking part in the program to give of their best to the musical and cul- tural tradition of the beloVed land of their adoption.  They wish further to assure you that their efforts in the future will be, as in the past, to bring only music of the highest quality to the concert platform,  and  they  cordially invite       you to attend their future programs. Sincerely yours DR. FRANS P. FRANSEN, Chairman Committee on Arrangements 
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Les Chevaliers de la Croix Blanche (15th Century) -Arranged by g. Michteis (Old French of the time of Charles VIII in the latter part of the 15th Century) Gentle gallant of France On your way to the war, I pray you greet my friend. His uniform is all white, He wears a white cross And spurs that are golden. At the point of his lance. Weep no more, pretty one, For he is dead. The Bretons killed him. I saw them dig his grave, At the edge of a green meadow, And saw four Cordeliers Sing a mass for his soul. La Mousse de Biscaye (11th Century)...............................Arranged by g. Michieia (Basque refrain: "So-az, So-az, ordonarequin," an expression in Basque meaning "You shall pay dearly for this.") I met a girl from old Biscay On my way to the mill one day. She was as white as a parchment. I kissed her—she did not seem to mind. By the Prophets, what do I hear? You speak neither French nor Latin. Throw to the winds that strange babble And speak to me in the language of love. Tom der Reimer (Tom the Poet) .................................................................. Carl Loewe As Tom the poet lay dreaming by the brook, he saw a beautiful maiden on a white horse, from whose plaited mane hung little silver bells. It was the Fairy queen. She bade him play on his harp and sing for her, but warned him that if his lip touched hers, he would become her slave for seven years. The poet kissed the Fairy queen again and again. She cast her spell over him, and to the accompaniment of her sweet chiming bells the two rode away through the woods. SIGURD NILSSEN Marg-aret Notz Steinmetz, accompanist On the Sea.................................................___________________....................................................................D. Buck I Miclnattsolen.......................................................................................................................Alf Wold "In the Midnight-sun" is pictured the fire-red sun which spreads red flames over sea and land. Thousands of white birds on the cliffs appear like snow. The birds are asleep peacefully. The midnight-sun is on guard. Mid-nattsol! Naar Fjorderne Blaaner..................................................---............................. .......Paulsson A patriotic song. When the Fjords are blue like violets on the ground, when the breakers glitter in the playing sun. then I can only whisper: God bless Norway, my glorious land." Combined Choruses Director, Ernest Harold PROGRAM — Continued Vaer Hilset i Damer (Ladies, Be greeted)..........................................Edward Grieg A bard comes to the castle. He greets the ladies, drinks to their health, even offers to lead them in a dance, but warns them that he will not become a victim to their charms. Med en Vandilje (With a Waterlily)................................................Edward Grieg See, Marie, I bring a white-winged flower, a waterlily, I pray thee wear it. On the quiet surface of the stream it floats, heavy with dreams, but take care, child, for the fierce currents beneath. Vaaren (The Spring) ....._..................................................................................Edward Grieg This song is an elegy and expresses the poignant feelings of one who gazes enraptured at awakening nature, and realizes that for him it may be the last spring. The text was written by Vinje, the great Norwegian poet, shortly before his death. Eit Syn (A Vision)......................................................................................... Edward Grieg I met a maiden who made me forget life's woes and set me dreaming. My dream was changed into wonder as I gazed on her charms, so far, yet so near. She faded away but to my sight she returned with insistence as pure as the sunlight—but distant, O distant, O distant! Til Norge (To Norway) ....................................................................................Edward Grieg Thou, my Native land, hast born me, I love three. No more can I say. Og jeg vil ha niig en Hjertenskjaer......................................................Edward Grieg Midsummer nights in Norway are nights of gaiety.   This poem is about a young man goes to a celebration with hopes of finding a sweetheart. Clad in his finest, and riding a white horse, he finds the maiden of his heart, swings her into his saddle, rides madly, gaily through the bewitching white summer night. (Sung in Norwegian) SIGURD NILSSEN Margaret Notz Steinmetz, accompanist Dear Land of Home .........____________________________.................................................... ............Sibelius Mor, Lilla Mor......................................................................................................... Unknown Mother, Little Mother, no one is like you in the whole world. If I only some day could pay you back for all you have done for me. For all you have sacrificed for me; no one can equal you on the whole earth. Vikingarne.....................................-.......................................................:.................................1. Friberg A forceful story of the Viking trips to other lands and their battles there. The solo invites all the weak to throw away fear and go out with courage and let the enemy feel the Viking's sharp swords. Combined Choruses Solo by Sigurd Nilssen Werner Sahlin, accompanist.       Director, E. Okerstrom When the King went forth to war........................................................ T. Koeneman My Homeland.................................................................................................... Clara Edwards Young Tom O'Devon...........................................................................................................K. Russell The Pilgrim......................................................................... ......................Peter Tschaikovsky SIGURD NILSSEN Margaret Notz Steinmetz, accompanist Landkjending (Land-Sighting)............................................................ Edward Grieg Combined Choruses Solo by Sigurd Nilssen Werner Sahlin, accompanist.       Director, Ernest Harold Compliments Eagle Fish Market, Inc. P. Cozakos, Manager 738 S.W. Fourth Avenune 738 SW Fourth Avenue N.E. 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DAHL & PENNE 134 S. W. ALDER STREET ATwater 2937         Portland, Oregon Compliments of ERIC E. PETERSON Owner of the Alaska - Norway Importing Co Quality and Courtesy 122 S.W. Yamhill Street  "Harmony in Song" is likePrecision Machine Works CWS GRINDING & MACHINE WKS. Engine Rebuilders 1101 West Burnside Street  OSCAR AUESTAD  WODEN SOLE SHOES  Multnomah Hotel Building  315 sw. pine street BEacon 1758 "Road to Success" or TRAM FOR FRAMGANG' SWEDISH DIALOGUE SONG AND MUSIC FILM With the great Swedish Tenor Jussi Bjorling and all star cast. Scandinavian Dialogue, songs and music, with full English titles. Manuscript and direction by Gunnar Skoglund. Music by Eric Bengtson and Svensk Filmindustri Orchestra. Produced in Stockholm. Tore Nilsson Lasse Berg Monika Malm Pelle Martensson The Bad Man THE CAST Jussi Bjorling Ake Ohberg Aino Taube Anders Boman Anders Henrikson Erik Berglund Bror Bugler Gosta Gustai'sson Torman, the Editor Vadman Hallberg The Pilot....................................................Sven Bjorlund Radio Manager ........................................ Harry Roeck Theatre Manager ________________.............. Gosta Cederlund Police Officer .................___________........________ Hugo Bjorne Music Critic............................................. Richard Lund Jussi Bjorlund will sing: "HEJ DUNKOM" Swedish Folksong TARANTELLA by Rossini BACHANAL" Adrian Dahl Arias from  "MASQUERADE  BALL"   by Verdi "LAND, DU VALSIGNADE" Swedish The story is truly American, both in its speed and light-footed fun, as well as in its theme, which demonstrates that wonderful opportunities are within the grasp of those who do not become frightened by prejudices, anxious warnings, or narrow rules, but follow the lode star of their fate with courage, enthusiasm and energy. Here we meet a daring young trio, a singer, an actress, and a novelist. In the beginning all manners of obstacles are heaped in their path, but succor comes to them in the shape of a philosophical and sympathetic newspaper editor. Thanks to his help they all achieve their high goals. Heading the rich cast is Jussi Bjorling, who last winter scored a series of unusually fine triumphs in the United States, both on the operatic stage, at concerts, and before the microphone. His marvelous voice won for him the coveted honor of an engagement next season at the Metropolitan Opera in New York—the highest wish and dearest dream of every vocalist in the world. In "Road To Success" he renders not less than five exquisite numbers, and seldom has his majestic voice sounded more clear and artistic. Inasmuch as the engagement at the Esquire Theatre, Portland, is for this week only, ending Thursday, May 11th, and this week being National Music Week all over the nation, all music lovers are urged to attend this rare treat. ESQUIRE PORTLAND'S      DISTINCTIVE THEATRE N. W. 23rd and Kearney Evenings: 7 and 9 P. M. Matinees: 2 P. M. Wednesday and Saturday Sunday: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 P. M. Telephone BEacon 4245 Take 23rd Street Car to the door.