Welcome to an extraordinary gala concert, where we take you on a musical journey through Norwegian folk music, with both traditional and new music on stage! Old folk tunes meet modern brass band sounds as the Stavanger Brass Band and the European Youth Brass Band pay tribute to the Norwegian musical heritage.
We will hear well-known gems from Ole Paus and Lillebjørn Nilsen – two of our most beloved Norwegian artists – where their timeless songs are given a new, magnificent brass dimension. But the gala concert is also a breath of fresh air from new composers such as Espen Westbye, Kjetil Djønne, Magnus Brandseth and Fredrick Schjelderup, who have all left their mark on the program with their innovative and folk music-inspired works.
With us we have the soloist for the evening, August Schieldrop, who will illuminate with fairy tales and myths with his tuba. The bands on stage, with their brilliant musicians, have prepared something very special for you. Here, tradition and innovation meet in a celebration of both music and community. Join us for an unforgettable evening where we let music bind us together, in a true celebration of Norwegian culture, passion and brass band magic!
August Schieldrop
August Schieldrop is a young tuba soloist from Norway, recognized for his expressive style of playing and his velvety smooth sound. He has performed as a soloist with all leading Norwegian orchestras, and he is a regular participant at prominent chamber music festivals in Scandinavia. August is also actively involved in new music, premiering solo pieces with orchestras, professional army bands, and chamber groups at Norway’s major stages.
August has received several awards in recognition of his musical talent. He was named the “Young Musician of the Year” after winning the national championship for classical musicians under the age of 23. In addition, he was awarded the prestigious “Equinor Talent Award” in 2021. August emerged victorious in April 2024, securing the “SIGNAL-priset” in a Nordic Brass Competition for young brass musicians. In May 2024 August received the “Léonie Sonnings Talent Prize 2024” in the Instrumentalists category.
Stavanger Brass Band
The famous Stavanger Brass Band will play in the final of the European Conductors Competition. Stavanger Brass Band was founded in 1981 and has been one of the leading Norwegian bands since then. The band has won the Norwegian national title no less than ten times and has won several other contest titles throughout the years. The entertainment contest, Siddis Brass, is hosted by Stavanger Brass Band in November every year and attracts more than 50 bands. Siddis Brass is an important arena for new repertoire and developing entertainment concepts for brass bands internationally. Stavanger Brass Band has been the winner of the Championship Section of the Siddis Brass competition a total of eight times.
The band has actively commissioned new music from Norwegian composers of different genres, ranging from contemporary, jazz and orchestral to organ music. For many years the band has been a driving force within the innovative trends in Norwegian banding. This reputation has paved the way for invitations to play at prestigious events and festivals in Norway and internationally. Stavanger Brass Band has been at the forefront among Norwegian bands when it comes to international touring. Since 2000, the band has toured England, Scotland, USA, Netherlands, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, France and Wales.
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August Schieldrop (instrumentalist) – Crescendi Artists
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Tuba soloist
August Schieldrop
Photo: Sveinung Bjorå
