A MIDSUMMERNIGHTS DREAM

June 1, 2012

A midsummernights dream

News and press releases

Vacant positions Bodø Sinfonietta and Tromsø Chamber Orchestra

Bodø Sinfonietta has vacant position as solo viola and Tromsø Chamber Orchestra has vacant positions as section leader cello and section leader viola (contract). 

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New Artistic Director for Bodø Sinfonietta

Nordnorsk Opera- og Symfoniorkester AS is proud to present Peter Szilvay as the new Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of the Bodø Sinfonietta. 

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KRAGGERUD NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE TROMSØ CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

The following news was officially announced at a press conference at noon today: Henning Kraggerud takes over as the new Artistic Director of the Tromsø Chamber Orchestra in 2012.

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The Opera gala “The Masters of Song”

The Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra is touring from November 2-6 with the opera gala “The Masters of Song”. The tour is presented in cooperation with the Queen Sonja's International Music Competition, and the three soloists have now been confirmed.

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Friends of the Tromsø Chamber Orchestra

A generous chamber orchestra is treating its friends nicely with special prices for everything from the opera gala and symphonies to Farmers Market and Tord Gustavsen. By tying the bond of friendship with Friends of the Tromsø Chamber Orchestra, you will receive discounted tickets, a welcome gift and invitations to special events.

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International review of the Ole Olsen CD

"Classics Today" praises The Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra´s recording of Ole Olsen. "The performances here are excellent--as vivid and vital as the music itself. It would be very good to hear more of Olsen; apparently he wrote a lot."

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Royal patronage for NOSO AS

“It is a great honour that HRH Crown Prince Haakon wishes to be the patron of NOSO AS. This is a major recognition of what we at NOSO have accomplished,” says the Chief Executive and Artistic Director of NOSO, Rolf-Cato Raade.

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Rave reviews for philharmonic orchestra in the realm of the Midnight Sun

The residents of Tromsø have not only clasped the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra to their bosom. They have embraced them warmly. Read the concert review in Nordlys , the regional newspaper.

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DEBUT ALBUM FOR ARCTIC PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Bodø-based newspaper Avisa Nordland gave the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra’s debut album a score of five out of a possible six. The debut album for the world’s northernmost orchestra features works by the world’s northernmost composer, Ole Olsen. The CD features the symphonic poem Åsgaardsreien, Symphony No. 1 and the first ever recording of the Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra. Release date: June 9.

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Operasjef Katharina Jakhelln Semb

La Boheme in 2012

Arctic Opera will perform Puccini's La Bohème in spring 2012 together with the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra and its principal conductor, Christian Lindberg. Puccini's music and portrayals of the artistic environs in Paris are equally irresistible, whether you are hearing it for the first time or the tenth time.

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Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra on YouTube

Check out short films about the Norwegian Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra.

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