THE FESTIVAL THANKS
BERGEN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2017
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The Festival thanks
Espen Galtung Døsvig / EGD
The Festival thanks
Yvonne & Bjarne Rieber / Rika AS
Espen Galtung Døsvig / EGD has become Festival ambassador in 2017 . Like the Festival , EGD is a company with longstanding traditions in Bergen . Since its foundation in 1907 , the company has ensured its growth by adjusting its strategy in accordance with the changes in the markets and society in general .
As Festival ambassador Espen Galtung Døsvig wants to contribute to carrying the Festival into the future . He is also engaged in developing Bergen as a city of art and culture – through contemporary art of the highest quality , among other things – and the Festival ’ s position in this project .
The Festival is grateful for the support from Espen Galtung Døsvig / EGD .
For many years , Yvonne and Bjarne Rieber / Rika AS have invested significant amounts in the Bergen International Festival , which is and should continue to be an important cultural event and a boost for the cultural scene in Bergen , Norway and abroad . Their support is crucial to the festival ’ s ambitious projects that connect tradition and renewal , that challenge and entertain audiences and make culture accessible to a broader public .
In 2017 Yvonne and Bjarne Rieber / Rika AS , together with Trond Mohn , support the concert with the superstar pianist Lang Lang in Grieghallen ( p . 38 ). Lang Lang was born in 1982 , and has long been considered one of today ’ s greatest stars of classical music . He is well-known for his open-hearted , emotive playing , and has played to sold out concerts across the globe .
Bergen International Festival would like to thank Yvonne and Bjarne Rieber / Rika AS for their contribution .
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