Bergen International Festival 2019 English catalogue FiB Katalog EN 2019 lowres single pages | Page 48

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BE RGE N INTE RN AT I ON AL
FE STIVAL 2019
FOU N DAT I ON S
Welcome to
the Composer Homes
Great acoustics for small formats.
The Festival is fortunate to be able to stage a
number of concerts in the homes of Norwegian
composers Edvard Grieg, Ole Bull and Harald
Sæverud.
The concerts on the historic properties of
these three composers traditionally celebrate
Norwegian music, old and new.
Troldhaugen was the home of Nina and Edvard
Grieg, and the couple lived there for 22 years
from 1885. The four concerts in Grieg’s Villa take
place in their living room, giving the Festival audi-
ence the chance see world-class performances
up-close. The magnificent concert hall Troldsalen,
situated right next to the Villa, is well known for its
excellent acoustics, especially suited for chamber
music. Nine concerts will take place here.
Ole Bull’s summer house on Lysøen was con-
structed in 1872–73 and is quite unique in
Norwegian architectural history. Lysøen Museum
consists of Ole Bull’s villa, a 17th century farm
settlement and the seven square kilometer
island itself. With its onion domes and exotic
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ornamentals both exteriorly and inside the high
ceiling of the music hall – all carved out of
Norwegian pine – the villa emerges like a dream
of a blue fairytale castle. Eight concerts will take
place here during the festival.
Siljustøl – the home of Harald Sæverud (1897-
1992), played an important role in the composer’s
musical production. The piano in Sæverud’s
study and his personal belongings are placed
as he left it when he passed away. The property
was officially opened as a museum in 1997 and
offers a large and beautiful outdoor area, perfect
for family activities. The concerts are curated
by professor and violinist Peter Herresthal and
festival director Anders Beyer.
Read more about the Composer Homes at
kodebergen.no/en
Transport is included in the ticket. For more
information see page 14.
Supported by The Savings Bank
Foundation DNB – Dextra Musica and
Anders Sveaas’ Charitable Foundation
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