01.07.08
NEW FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
The board of the Borealis Festival for Contemporary Music is pleased to announce that Alwynne Pritchard has accepted the position as Borealis' new Artistic Director. Dr. Pritchard will replace Nicholas Mĝllerhaug, who has been with the festival since it …
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29.01.08
Ornitology for military band
The concert with The Norwegian Army Band, Bergen (founded 1792!!!!) friday february 29th will turn ito a ornitology-lesson for big band. They've decided to play the fabulous "Oiseaux Exotique" by Olivier Messiaen - one of the most visionary pieces by the …
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28.01.08
John Hegre's silhouette
This year's silhouette reflects the local composer John Hegre - one of several grand musicians and composers from the scenic valley of Rċdalen just outside of Bergen. Hegre is the eclectic lord behind projects like Jazzkammer, Kaptein Kaliber, Golden Serenades, Metal …Read on…
27.01.08
A rare chance to see Von Südenfed (Mark E Smith/Mouse on Mars) Live at Borealis 08
Von Südenfed's (aka Mark E. Smith (The Fall) & Mouse on Mars) concert at Borealis 08 will be one of their only shows this year - according to their myspace-site. A good preparation to their visit is this BBC-documentary on …Read on…
14.01.08
The programme is here, tickets made available!
The programme is now public, and tickets may be bought at Billettservice. Click on the days in the menu to the left for an overview of the concerts each day. great names amongst the performers are Von Südenfed (Mark E. …
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