KRONHUSET
15-18 januari 2026
Following the success of 2025, we look ahead to 2026 and our next chapter in the trilogy.
With the theme Follow the Stars, the festival will take place from January 15 to January 18, 2026, with Kronhuset as the festival’s shining star.
Inspired by sailors’ journeys and their reliance on the night sky, this year’s festival explores how stars symbolize light in darkness, guidance, and dreams.
Just as music can offer hope and foster human connection in uncertain times.
Welcome!
Following the success of 2025, we look ahead to 2026 and our next chapter in the trilogy.
With the theme Follow the Stars, the festival will take place from January 15 to January 18, 2026, with Kronhuset as the festival’s shining star.
Inspired by sailors’ journeys and their reliance on the night sky, this year’s festival explores how stars symbolize light in darkness, guidance, and dreams.
Just as music can offer hope and foster human connection in uncertain times.
Welcome!
Kronhuset, Gothenburg
Wisdome, Universeum
Schedule:
18:15-18.55 – Film at Wisdome
“Stort” – a data-visualized 3D performance that explains the structure of the universe and raises existential questions. 360-degree film with 3D glasses https://visualiseringscenter.se/show/stort/
18:55–19:15 – Break at the Bridge
A glass of bubbly, wine, beer, or non-alcoholic with a pinza peace to enjoy in the break
19:15–19:25 – Music at the Bridge
Alvin Lucier (*1931 †2021) Heavier than air for any number of performers with carbon dioxide balloons
Festival musicians: Daniel Berg, Tobias Granmo, Paula af Malmberg Ward, Karin Dornbusch, NN
Charles Ives (*1874 †1954) The unanswered Question for trumpet, four wind instruments, string quartet
Per Ivarsson, Cosmos Quartet, woodwind students from HSM
19:40–19:50 – Music at Wisdome
Karlheinz Stockhausen (*1928 †2007) Tierkreis (Zodiak) for harp
Uno Vesje (*1989) Life is flashing… harp solo & soundtrack
Uno Vesje
Admission from 17.45. Walk past the main entrance of Universeum and follow the wall along Södra Vägen to the entrance for the Frontside concert. A flag will be displayed outside.
Parking: https://www.universeum.se/besok/hitta-hit
Palmhuset, Slussgatan 1
Young music students from Gothenburg’s Academy of Music and Drama brighten up the dark January afternoon with music for woodwinds.
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen Zodiac for woodwinds
NN (*YYYY †YYYY) Woodwinds
Music students from HSM Gothenburg
Presentation Tobias Granmo
Kronhuset, Gothenburg
Paula af Malmborg Ward (*1962) Open up! For voice, flute OR voice, violin, clarinet, percussion
Paula af Malmborg Ward, Laura Michelin OR Tora Augestad, Tobias Granmo, Karin Dornbusch, Daniel Berg
Claude Debussy (*1862 †1918) Trio for flute, viola, harp
Laura Michelin, Lara Fernandez, Uno Vesje
Charles Ives (*1874 †1954) Serenity for mezzo-soprano and piano
Geir Tveitt (*1908 †1981) Mjukt skjer åra for mezzo-soprano and piano
Tora Augestad, Trygve Brøske
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen Virgo (23.8-23.9 Merkur) from Zodiac for violin and marimba
Tobias Granmo, Daniel Berg
Camille Saint-Saëns (*1835 †1921) Tarantella for flute, clarinet, piano
Laura Michelin, Karin Dornbusch, Nino Gvetadze
– Intermission –
Joseph Haydn (*1732 †1809) String Quartet in G minor Hob III: op 74:3
Cosmos Quartet
Kronhuset, Gothenburg
World Premiere
Uno Vesje (*1989) Lumen ex stellis for harp
Uno Vesje
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen (*1928 †2007) Leo Zodiac for clarinet
Karin Dornbusch
Raquel García-Tomás (*1984) così mostraste a lei i vivi ardori miei based on C. Monteverdi
“Sfogava con le stelle”
Cosmos Quartet
Claudio Monteverdi (*1567 †1643) / Text by Anonymous author or Ottavio Rinuccini (1562–1621)
“Sfogava con le stelle” (He lamented to the stars) for 5 voices
Frontside Voice Ensemble
Gérard Pesson (*1958) Nebenstück for clarinet and string quartet based on J. Brahms Ballade op 10 no. 4
Karin Dornbusch, Cosmos Quartet
Johannes Brahms (*1833 †1897) Ballade op 10 no. 4 for piano
Nino Gvetadze
Slottskog Observatory and
Gathenhielmska huset, Gothenburg
Slottskog Observatory (Observatory) Lecture on the observatory, stars and planets
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen Gemini (21.5-21.6, Merkur) from Zodiac for flute
Karin Rehnqvist (*1957) Wings for solo flute
Laura Michelin
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen Aries ( 21.3-21.4 Mars) from Zodiac for piccolo trumpet
Toru Takemitsu (*1930 †1996) Paths for trumpet
Per Ivarsson
Gathenhielmska House, 1st Floor
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen Taurus (21.4-21.5, Venus) from Zodiac for double bass
Stefano Scodanibbio (*1956 †2012) Alisei for solo double bass
Niek de Groot
Gathenhielmska House, 2nd Floor
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen from Zodiac for string quartet
Eduard Toldra (*1895 †1962) Vistes al mar for string quartet
Cosmos Quartet
Concludes with a communal soup lunch in the King’s Hall on the first floor of Gathenhielmska.
Get to know the observatory: https://slottsskogsobservatoriet.se/
Kronhuset, Gothenburg
Beat Furrer (*1954) Song from Songs of Darkness (Dino Campane) for mezzo-soprano and piano
Marcus Paus (*1979) Mitt hjerte for mezzo-soprano and piano
Tora Augestad, Trygve Brøske
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen Libra (23.9-22.10 Venus) from the Zodiac for piano
Nino Gvetadze
Cécile Chaminade (*1857 †1944) Concertino for flute and piano
Laura Michelin, Nino Gvetadze
– Intermission –
Johann Nepomuk Hummel (*1778 †1837) Septet in C major, Op. 114 for flute, clarinet, trumpet, violin, cello, double bass, piano
Laura Michelin, Karin Dornbusch, Per Ivarsson, Helena Satué, Alex Olmido, Niek de Groot, Nino Gvetadze
Kronhuset, Gothenburg
Paul Hindemith (*1895 †1963) Three pieces for five instruments; clarinet, trumpet, violin, double bass, piano
Karin Dornbusch, Per Ivarsson, Bernard Prat, Niek de Groot, Trygve Brøske
Kurt Weill (*1900 †1950) (Arr. Trygve Brøske) Lost in the stars for mezzo soprano and piano
Tora Augestad, Trygve Brøske
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen Aquarius (21.1-19.2 Uranus) from the Zodiac for piano
Trygve Brøske
Gustav Hollaender (*1855 †1915 (Arr. Trygve Brøske) Wenn ich meir was winschen dürfte for mezzo-soprano and piano
Tora Augestad, Trygve Brøske, Karin Dornbusch, Cosmos Quartet, Niek de Groot
Mischa Spoliansky (1898–1985) /Arr. Trygve Brøske Alles schwindel for mezzo-soprano, string quartet, bass clarinet, double bass, piano
Tora Augestad, Trygve Brøske, Karin Dornbusch, Cosmos Quartet, Niek de Groot
Arvo Pärt (*1935) Spiegel im Spiegel for violin and piano
Bernhard Prat, Trygve Brøske
Kurt Weill (*1900 †1950) /Arr. Trygve Brøske Youkali for mezzo-soprano, string quartet, bass clarinet, double bass, piano
Tora Augestad, Trygve Brøske, Karin Dornbusch, Cosmos Quartet, Niek de Groot
Johann Sebastian Bach (*1685 †1750)/György Kurtág (*1926) Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit for 4 hands piano
Nino Gvetadze, Trygve Brøske
Kronhuset, Gothenburg
Family concert with music from different parts of the world: the Balkans, Klezmer, South America, Sweden, Africa…
Dream Orchestra, Ron Davis Alvarez, Karin Dornbusch, Per Ivarsson
Café Kronhuset, Gothenburg
Hara Alonso is talking about her new piece that will be performed at the final concert.
Presenter/Interview: Paula af Malmborg Ward
We settle down in the café and listen to the conversation, perhaps over a cup of coffee, just before the final concert begins.
Please “buy” a ticket even though it’s free – we only have a small number of seats for this meeting.
Kronhuset, Gothenburg
Robert Schumann (*1810 †1856) Piano Quintet
Nino Gvetadze, Cosmos Quartet
– Intermission –
William Bolcom (*1938) Cabaret songs for mezzo-soprano and piano
Tora Augestad, Trygve Brøske
André Jolivet (*1905 †1974) Heptade trumpet and percussion
Per Ivarsson, Martin Ödlund
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen Zodiak for violin
Helena Satué
Guilleume Connesson (*1970) Techno-Parade for flute, clarinet, piano
Laura Michelin, Karin Dornbusch, Trygve Brøske
– Intermission –
World Premiere
Hara Alonso (1990) Brytningsindex for double bass and live-electronics
Niek de Groot, Hara Alonso
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen from Zodiac for accordion
Paula af Malmborg Ward
Luciano Berio (*1925 †2003) Folksongs for mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, viola, cello, harp, två percussionists
Tora Augestad, Laura Michelin, Karin Dornbusch, Lara Fernandez, Alex Omido, Uno Vesje, Daniel Berg, Martin Ödlund
Frontside Chamber Music Association has existed since 2019 and is largely driven by volunteer efforts, but we are highly dependent on additional financial sponsors and fundings. All contributions are used to engage fantastic musicians, rents of venues and all other things that make the festival a magical experience.
If you are interested in chamber music that goes beyond the ordinary, you should become a member! As a member, you are invited to the association’s annual meeting and participate in electing the board. You can also suggest activities for the association, thereby influencing future festivals and other events we organize. You also have the opportunity to volunteer during the festival, allowing you to enjoy wonderful chamber music without paying an entrance fee.
How do I become a member and support Frontside? Submit your information in the form below and pay the membership fee, and we will register you as a member immediately. Please also indicate which chamber music you love the most. Together with your personal information, this helps us better understand who our members are. How we handle your information can be read under the GDPR section.
You renew your membership every fall term – we’ll remind you! Alternatively, you can purchase a lifetime membership and thus become a permanent member with a one-time fee.
If you join as a new member in the spring, your payment also covers the following year’s membership.
How do I do it and what does it cost? You can pay the membership fee to Bankgiro 5318-7969 or via Swish 123 356 63 95. Always include your name and, if paying via bankgiro, your mobile number.
Welcome as a member!
For requests, feedback, and additional information, fill in your message in the form at the bottom or send an email to info@frontside-festival.se
The General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR, came into force within the EU on May 25, 2018.
How does Frontside handle its membership register? In our membership register, we store your name, address details, email address, phone number, and birth year. If you leave the association, we will retain your information for a maximum of seven (7) years before deleting it.
Who has access to my information? We register your details digitally in our membership register. Only you (first party) and individuals with trusted roles in the association (second party) have access to your information. No information is shared with third parties.
You can request to see what information we have collected about you at any time.
Validity? By becoming a member of the association, you enter into an agreement regarding which information about you can be stored with us and who has access to this information, as described above. This agreement is valid indefinitely, as long as you are a member of the Frontside Chamber Music Association.
Do I have the right to have my information deleted? According to GDPR, you have the right to have your information deleted, but you will also lose your membership in the association. To request this, send an email to info@frontside-festival.se and ask for your stored information to be deleted.
