Hello New York!
Kristin Lomholt opens the door to anAmerica we do not know. For an hour I left Denmarkand along with the first settlers I entered unknown territory.
Claus Wilson, organist and choir leader of FredensChurch, Odense, Denmark
Immigration songs with
Kristin Lomholt (voc), Andreas Tophøj (vio) and Sigurd Hockings (gt)
A story in words and music about immigration in the U.S.
Immigration songs is a riveting story in words and music. The music of the show has many expressions ranging from sadness to joy, from storm to stillness. Vocals, violin and guitar was an authentic setting, used when the first settlers came to America. Seen through songs, anecdotes and historical references, we tell the story of immigration in America from the 17th century and on. It is the story of thousands of Europeans who were looking to realize their dreams of a better life in America, it’s also the story ofthe world they had left and what they found in the new world.The settlers were mostly trying to escape terrible poverty and a life full of hardship and misery. Travelling to America, they were tested once more as only the strongest survived the boat trip. On the other side of the Atlantic new communities and churches were established, while the music flourished. Hymns, new religious music and folk songs dating back to the middle ages were in use, side by side. Immigration songs present us with a situation which also today, is familiar to us: immigration as a way to escape poverty.
Kristin Lomholt is a graduate from The Royal Academy of Music, Denmark and New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. She has performed extensively and about her latest release reviewers wrote:
It’s grandiose, season-like and effective. The evocativeness is not only found in
Lomholt’s own originals but also in her interpretations
Thorbjørn Sjøgren, Politiken
An attractive singing voice and effective interpretations of lyrics ... Kristin Lomholt is a welcome addition to the at international scene
Bruce Crowther, The American Music Journal International
Kristin Lomholt has spent 10 years in the south eastern United States where she performed at festivals such as Clearwater Festival of Music and Gainesville Arts Festival. Kristin Lomholt is now back in Denmark where she appears on the Danish and international music scene. Kristin Lomholt is a great performer and a vocalist with a natural confidence and strong personal expression.
Andreas Tophøj has performed in the US, Scandinavia, Scotland, Germany, Italy, Russia and Denmark. He performs with Basco, Hush, Tsar, and a number of other projects. Diploma from The Academy of Music and Drama of Southern Denmark and from BerkleeCollege of Music.
Sigurd Hockings is one of the most virtuoso and versatile folk guitarists in Denmark. While creating his very individual style of playing he let himself inspire from Scandinavian and celtic folk music.
With immigration songs, Kristin Lomholt, Andreas Tophøj and Sigurd Hockings went back to a collection of valuable songs that create a path through time. The music is entertaining and engaging, while presenting a beautiful folk sound.