Knut Erik Jensen performs in Dallas and Houston
Norwegian classical pianist Knut Erik Jensen performed in Dallas and Houston March 11 and March 14. The recitals were a part of Jensen's US tour, Nordic Elegance, and included music from a variety of Norwegian composers.
The Norwegian Society of Texas in cooperation with the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and the Norwegian Consulate General, hosted Jensen in Dallas at UTD's Jonsson Hall on March 11. On March 14 the Consulate General in Houston presented two concerts with Knut Erik Jensen in cooperation with University of St Thomas at Cullen Hall in Houston. The performances were very well received by the audiences.
Jensen played pieces by composers such as Grieg, Sæverud and Tveitt, in addition to giving the audience a bit of history behind each piece. In receptions after each of the recitals, the audience had a chance to meet Jensen.