Artist in Residence

Esa-Pekka

Salonen

Turangalîla – a modern masterpiece of joy and love.

Follow this year’s Artist in Residence as he guides the next generation of conductors.

An epic contemplation of life and death.

Back to the future of music history.

Powerful duos for violin and cello with a new work written by Esa-Pekka Salonen.

On Turangalîla, birdsong, the power of love, and what Messiaen called 'Real music, beautiful music – you can listen to without understanding it.'

Springtime at the Festival square.

Join Bergen’s largest audience pub choir!

Performance with Vaular’s debut as a poet.

Circus show – and try-it-yourself!

Hairy fløffs on a wild adventure.

Folk and chamber music on Hardanger instruments.

The world’s smallest big band with a guest on saxophone.

Young songbirds with songs from the West.