— Artistic impulses from Düsseldorf in the 1850s.

Countless Norwegian artists went to Germany in the mid-19th century. What impulses did they encounter, and not least , who?

Inspired by Lars Hertervig , the Rogalin native who went to the Schumann city Düsseldorf in the 1850s — and from art historian Holger Koefoed's upcoming book about him — we have put together a concert program that takes us on the same journey.

Some of Robert Schumann's major chamber music works are set against atmospheric and carefully selected music by Arvo Pärt , Valen and Wolfgang Rihm . Texts about Hertervig are read by actors Hanna-Maria Grønneberg and Kåre Conradi .

The musicians on stage are pianist and festival director for Podium in Haugesund, Mathias Halvorsen , Thormod Rønning Kvam , violinist Magnus Boye Hansen and cellist Frida Fredrikke Waaler Wærvågen . Welcome to a unique, multi-artistic concert performance!

The concert is also a celebration of Holger Koefoed's 80th birthday, and is held in collaboration with our regular supporter Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner.

Hanna-Maria Grønneberg actress
Kåre Conradi actor
Magnus Boye Hansen violin
Frida Fredrikke Waaler Wærvågen cello
Mathias Halvorsen piano
Thormod Rønning Kvam piano

Duration approximately 80 minutes. The event will be held without a break.

We wish you an enjoyable, unique concert experience with us. Welcome!

Photo: National Museum (Lars Hertervig: Coastal section)