Description
Norwegian Nobel Prize winner Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson once wrote about his home country: "Norway is a country where nature is so immense that man only feels like a guest in a dream." In this program, Vilde Frang, artist in residence from Oslo, invites us on a journey into musical dream worlds. The monumental Sonata for two violins by Eugène Ysaÿe creates the illusion of an orchestral dreamscape for just two instruments. Dense motivic networks create a swirling stream of luminous sound colors. The Capricci by Norwegian composer Bjarne Brustad combines elements from Norwegian folk music with stylistic techniques from neoclassical music. Brustad translates the brittle, overtone-rich sound of the Hardanger fiddle through new 20th century playing techniques. Béla Bartók was very impressed by the Serenade for two violins and viola by Zoltán Kodály and wrote: "This composition is a genuine modern product of Hungarian culture. It is extraordinarily rich in melodies whose exotic characteristics are determined by the strong rubato of old peasant music." Vilde Frang, violin
Artist in Residence 2026
Ilya Gringolts, violin
Lawrence Power, viola Eugène Ysaÿe (1858-1931)
Sonata for 2 violins in A minor op. posth. [Solo piece for viola solo TBC] Intermission Bjarne Brustad (1895-1978)
Capricci for violin and viola Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967)
Serenade for 2 violins and viola op. 12
Highlights
- Featuring Vilde Frang, Ilya Gringolts, and Lawrence Power
- A journey through musical dream worlds
- Works by Ysaÿe, Brustad, and Kodály
General Information
The event takes place at Chiesa Madonna di Ponte in Brissago, Switzerland. It showcases a unique program that blends classical compositions with elements of Norwegian folk music, performed by renowned artists.
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September 2026
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