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April 29, 2020

Jörg Widmann is one of the most interesting composers in Europe, and recognized as one of the leading clarinet virtuosos and an outstanding conductor. Learn more about the Festival Composer through this selection of videos, interviews and other resources. 

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Øyvind Torvund. Photo: Synne Sofi Bårdsdatter Bønes

A synergy of sketches

The family man from Frekhaug has been involved with music all his life. Still, it wasn't until a documentary about Frank Zappa appeared on TV that this year’s festival composer, Øyvind Torvund, tho…

Øyvind Torvund. Photo: Synne Sofi Bårdsdatter Bønes

Great plans for Øyvind Torvund

The 2024 Bergen International Festival composer is known for his great plans and musical range. This spring he presents new music for both symphony and musicals. 

Photo: From Anne-Marie Ørbeck's Collections, Bergen Public Library

Voices we forget

A number of musical pioneers are – and have been – based in Bergen. Anne-Marie Ørbeck is one of those you may not have heard of.

Anne-Marie Ørbeck Was A Pianist And Composer, And Will Be Honored During The 2023 Bergen International Festival. Photo: From Anne-Marie Ørbeck's Collections.

Honouring a forgotten composer

Anne-Marie Ørbeck (1911–1996) was the first Norwegian woman to compose a symphony for a full orchestra. Now, she is the festival composer of the 2023 Bergen International Festival.

On Changing Music In A Changing Homeland

An encounter with Missy Mazzoli, the 2021 Festival Composer.

Music that comes from the heart

A portrait interview with Jörg Widmann.

Unsuk Chin

Festival Composer & Artist in Residence

Widmann and Mazzoli are future festival composers in Bergen

German Jörg Widmann and American Missy Mazzoli will put their mark on the Bergen International Festival in the upcoming years. They are festival composers and artists in residence in 2020 and 2021 …

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