Oslo Kammerakademi - In the Light of the North - Matinee

What's it about?

With the Oslo Kammerakademi, one of Europe's leading wind ensembles in historical Harmoniebesetzung (wind octet formation) makes a guest appearance. Initiated and led by the principal oboist of the Oslo Philharmonic, David Friedemann Strunck, the ensemble has dedicated itself with great consistency and artistic curiosity to chamber music for winds since its founding in 2009 – from its Viennese origins in the late 18th century to the music of our time. The Oslo Kammerakademi has earned an excellent international reputation: acclaimed performances at renowned festivals such as the Rheingau Musikfestival, the Schleswig-Holstein Musikfestival, the Trondheim and Oslo Chamber Music Festivals, as well as multiple award-winning CD recordings, document the exceptional quality and stylistic breadth of the ensemble. All releases have received excellent reviews nationally and internationally. Characteristic of the sound of the Oslo Kammerakademi is the use of historical brass instruments, which bring Baroque, Classical, and Romantic repertoire to life with a special sonic authenticity. At the same time, the ensemble sees itself as a living part of the present: numerous contemporary works for Harmoniebesetzung have been created in close collaboration with composers such as Magnar Åm, Ketil Hvoslef, Gisle Kverndokk, and Lars Petter Hagen. The program "In the Light of the North" combines Nordic timbres with the rich tradition of Harmoniemusik. Works by Johan Halvorsen, Julius Röntgen, Louis Théodore Gouvy, and Johan Svendsen unfold a colorful panorama between dance-like lightness, lyrical intimacy, and symphonic power – masterfully arranged for this extraordinary instrumentation. A concert evening full of Nordic sound poetry, historical depth, and vibrant presence – precise, colorful, and deeply musical. Performing: David Friedemann Strunck, - Oboe & artistic direction I Annaleena Jämsä - Flute I Christian Stene, Catherine Berg - Clarinet I Steinar Granmo Nilsen, Niklas Sebastian Grenvik – Horn I Alessandro Caprotti, Jon Halvor Lund – Bassoon I Fredrik Blikeng – Double Bass In case of bad weather, the concert will take place in the Douglass Hall of Villa Falkenhorst.