Danish Composer Jacob Groth brings the best of Nordic culture to LA’s famed Greek Theatre
Press Release – Los Angeles, CA – July 22, 2016 – On September 25, renowned film composer Jacob Groth (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Stieg Larsson) and the Danish Film Harmonics Orchestra will perform at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre along with other surprise guests, as part of Nordic Noir LA: A Benefit Concert for Friends of Griffith Park.
Produced by Groth, a leader in composing scores for the crime fiction drama genre Nordic Noir, the concert will feature a unique experience that shares the best of Nordic culture with the Los Angeles community including delectable cuisine, captivating visual art, surprise live performances and more!
Attendees can expect to be taken on a sonic journey across the stylishly dark genre with never-before-heard renditions from lauded scores like, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, the TV series; ‘Dead Man Down’, ‘Unforgettable’ and ‘Skintrade’ among others. The Nordic Noir sound is defined by beautiful esoteric moods and tones cultivated through the evocative use of dark orchestral sounds and gripping music.
As a passionate supporter of urban wildlife and Griffith Park in particular, which he calls home several months a year, Groth took the initiative to create an event that leverages his musical talents and connections to benefit the local park and its inhabitants. With the Greek Theatre being located in middle of Griffith Park, there was no question that he had found the perfect setting for the altruistic endeavor.
“Performing my film-music at The Greek Theatre in Griffith Park is a dream come true for me,” says the celebrated composer. “The idea of combining this artistic vision with my passion for supporting urban wildlife and Griffith Park has been in my mind for a while now. Once I met with the Friends of Griffith Park team I knew we could make it happen and I’m extremely happy that it has finally become a reality!”
Friends of Griffith Park a non-profit 501(c)(3) is a charitable organization that promotes the enlightened stewardship of Griffith Park so it can survive beyond the 21st century. It works tirelessly to champion wildlife connectivity in fragmented habitats. Friends of Griffith Park’s mission is to conserve its essence and its irreplaceable environment and the history it enfolds.
“We are thrilled to join forces with world-class talent Jacob Groth for this incredible benefit concert,” says Gerry Hans, President of Friends of Griffith Park. “We hope this incredible night of music and culture will inspire and incite others to join our cause and become more active caretakers of our beloved park and its endangered biodiversity.”
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. The Greek Theatre is located at 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles CA 90027. Regular admission tickets are available for $40 – $85 each and VIP tickets are available at $200 per pair. Our VIP guests will enjoy complimentary Nordic cuisine and beverages at a VIP reception.
Wildlife supporters, music fans and local residents are all invited to come and enjoy a spectacular night of culture, music, education and fun! The event is sponsored by ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), National Wildlife Foundation, Danish Arts Council, KODA (Danish Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Living Out Loud Magazine, Musik Forlaegerne, DJBFA and ROSA (Musical-political organization that supports Danish music through grants from the Music Act) and The Greek theatre.
ABOUT JACOB GROTH
Danish composer Jacob Groth is the music mastermind behind “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”, ”The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest,” and “The Girl Who Played With Fire”, the critically acclaimed movies of The Millennium Trilogy, based upon the world wide bestselling crime novels by Swedish writer, Stieg Larsson. With the release of the Millennium movies Groth successfully transitioned from the intimacy of the Nordic film and TV screen to the international cinematic scope. In Hollywood Jacob released the feature film “Dead Man Down” as well as 33 episodes of CBS network TV series “Unforgettable.”
Groth is a five-time EMMY winner; a recipient of the ASCAP Award in 2012 for best score (“Unforgettable” – Sony), and has received numerous other accolades. His music exudes a special haunting atmosphere that captivates audiences on and off the screen. Jacob Groth’s scores are rich in Nordic cool and full of melodic grace and alluring enigmas.
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