Seasons in the Main Square

One of classical music’s absolute superhits brings the concert to a close, and the build-up to the climax is filled with the loveliest seasons, from the cold north to the hot south.

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Foto: Alexandra Zelena

About the concert

Imagine sitting in the blazing sun, with food straight from the kitchen, watching the artists dazzle their way through Vivaldi’s Summer from The Four Seasons. What an ending to the concert.

But do not forget the lead-up ...

French spring, Russian summer, and passionate Argentine winter. You have certainly never heard this combination of works before, at least not against better scenery than right in the middle of the square.

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The Works in the Concert

Food and drink during the concert

Our festival chefs, Eirik & Pedro, are responsible for the food, and only those who pay for tickets will receive food service. Everyone who pays will also have a seat during the concert.

Read more in the separate tab about the food service during the concert.

Lili Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps

Lili Boulanger (1893–1918): From 2 pieces for trio, no. 2 (1917–18)

  • D'un matin de printemps

Performers:

  • Trio Leikínn
Pyotr Tchaikovsky: From The Seasons

Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840–1893): From The Seasons, Op. 37a

  • June: Barcarolle
  • July: Song of the Reaper

Performers:

  • Trio Leikínn
Astor Piazzolla: Invierno Porteño

Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992): From Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas (The Four Seasons in Buenos Aires)

  • Invierno Porteño (Winter in Buenos Aires)

Performers:

  • Soloist: Johan Dalene, violin
  • Jan Söderblom, violin
  • Alena Baeva, violin
  • Lilli Maijala, viola
  • Frida Fredrikke Waaler Wærvågen, cello
  • Frode Berg, double bass
Antonio Vivaldi: Summer from The Four Seasons

Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741): From The Four Seasons, Summer, RV 315

  • Allegro non molto
  • Adagio e piano – Presto e forte
  • Presto

Performers:

  • Jan Söderblom, violin
  • Alena Baeva, violin
  • Arabella Steinbacher, violin
  • Lilli Maijala, viola
  • Frida Fredrikke Waaler Wærvågen, cello
  • Frode Berg, double bass
Food and drink during the concert

One of the secrets of Risør Chamber Music Festival since it began in 1991 is that we have always taken care of the artists when it comes to food. Fresh lunch and dinner every single day, prepared by our friends at Eirik & Pedro, is a little luxury that not many other festivals offer.

During the concert you will get the same quality as the artists, and the menu is as follows:

  • A Caesar salad made from fresh ingredients in its own lunch box straight from the kitchen. Eat it during the concert, or save it for afterwards.
  • A box of drinks from Kolonihagen, which is known for ecological and sustainable food production.

If you are still hungry, the waffle and coffee tent is of course open.

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