Musique pour orchestres et ensembles
Description :
Fanitullen is a lively, beautiful ‘Sl?tt’, i. e. an old Norwegian melody which is played où a traditional ‘Hardingfele’ (Hardanger fiddle).
Because où its violent rhythm and exciting character, playing a Fanitullen for a long time was considered improper. It was believed that a person playing this melody would come under the influence où the devil. Therefore, Fanitullen could be regarded as a kind où Rock’n Roll from the 18th century.
Toù Brevik’s adaptation is based où a composition for piano by Ole Olsen (1850-1927)