Festival Program

2026

AROUND THE WORLD, UNDER THE STARS

Family Concert
10:30 –
11:15

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

Presentation: Ron Davis Alvarez

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2026

MEET THE COMPOSER

Interview
17:00 –
17:30

Hara Alonso is talking about her new piece that will be performed at the final concert.

Presentation/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.

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2026

FINAL CONCERT – I Wonder as I Wander

FINAL CONCERT
18:00 –
21:00

Robert Schumann (*1810 †1856) Quintet E-flat major op 44 for piano and string quartet
Nino Gvetadze, Cosmos Quartet

– Intermission –

André Jolivet (*1905 †1974) Heptade trumpet and percussion
Per Ivarsson, Martin Ödlund

Karlheinz Stockhausen – Cancer (22.6-23.7, Moon) from Tierkreis (the Zodiac) for violin
Bernard Prat

Arvo Pärt (*1935) Spiegel im Spiegel (Mirror in Mirror)for violin and piano
Bernhard Prat, Uno Vesje

William Bolcom (*1938) Cabaret songs for mezzo-soprano and piano
Tora Augestad, Trygve Brøske  

– Intermission –

World Premiere
Hara Alonso (1990) Brytningsindex for double bass and live-electronics
Niek de Groot, Hara Alonso

Karlheinz Stockhausen – Sagittarians (22.22-21.12, Jupiter)  from Tierkreis (the Zodiac) for accordion  
Paula af Malmborg Ward

Luciano Berio (*1925 †2003) Folksongs for mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, viola, cello, harp, two percussionists
Tora Augestad, Laura Michelin, Karin Dornbusch, Lara Fernandez, Alex Omido, Uno Vesje, Daniel Berg, Martin Ödlund

Presentation: Paula af Malmborg Ward, Tobias Granmo, Karin Dornbusch

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2026

ROADS AND WINGS

Walking concerts
10:30 –
13:00

Slottskog Observatory Lecture on the observatory, stars and planets

Karlheinz Stockhausen – Gemini (21.5-21.6, Merkur) from Tierkreis (the Zodiac) for flute 
Karin Rehnqvist
(*1957) Wings for solo flute
Laura Michelin

Karlheinz Stockhausen – Aries (21.3-21.4, Mars) from Tierkreis (the Zodiac) for piccolo trumpet
Toru Takemitsu (*1930 †1996) Paths for trumpet 
Per Ivarsson

The house of Gathenhielm, 1st Floor

Sofia Gubaidulina (*1931 †2025) Prelude for double bass
Karlheinz Stockhausen
– Taurus (21.4-21.5, Venus) from Tierkreis (the Zodiac) for double bass 
Stefano Scodanibbio (*1956 †2012) Alisei for double bass 
Niek de Groot

The house of Gathenhielm, 2nd Floor

Karlheinz Stockhausen – Capricorn (21.12-20.1, Saturn) from Tierkreis (the Zodiac) for string quartet 
Eduard Toldra (*1895 †1962) Vistes al mar for string quartet
Cosmos Quartet

Presentation: Paula af Malmborg Ward

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/

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2026

LIGHT AND DARKNESS

Evening Concert
18:00 –
19:30

Beat Furrer (*1954) Song from Songs of Darkness  for mezzo-soprano and piano
Marcus Paus (*1979) Mitt hjerte for mezzo-soprano and piano
Tora Augestad, Trygve Brøske   

Karlheinz Stockhausen – Libra (23.9-22.10, Venus) from Tierkreis (the Zodiac) for piano
Nino Gvetadze

Cécile Chaminade (*1857 †1944) Concertino in D- major, op 107 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

Presentation: Tobias Granmo

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2026

UNDER THE SKY

Student Concert
16:30 –
17:15

Young music students from Gothenburg’s Academy of Music and Drama brighten up the dark January afternoon with music for woodwinds.

Ludwig van Beethoven (*1770 †1827) Oboe trio op.87 1st and 3rd movements (Transcription)

Georg Philipp Telemann (*1681 †1767) Duet for 2 Flutes, TWV 40:107

Paul de Wailly (*1854 †1933) Aubade

Karlheinz Stockhausen Scorpio (23.10-21.11, Mars, Pluto) from Tierkreis (the Zodiac) for woodwinds

Malcolm Arnold (*1921 †2006) Divertimento for wind trio Op.37                              

Sara Caddia – Oboe; Giorgio Monciino – Clarinet; Maria Jose Mauri Teruel – Flute; Ruut Hirvilammi – Flute (Music students from HSM Gothenburg)

Presentation: Tobias Granmo

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2026

OPENING CONCERT - REACHING FOR THE STARS

Opening Concert
19:00 –
20:30

Paula af Malmborg Ward (*1962) Open up! for voice, flute, violin, clarinet, percussion
Paula af Malmborg Ward, Laura Michelin, Tobias Granmo, Karin Dornbusch, Daniel Berg

Claude Debussy (*1862 †1918) Sonata 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   

Karlheinz Stockhausen – Virgo (23.8-23.9, Merkur) from Tierkreis (the 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

Presentation: Paula af Malmborg Ward, Tobias Granmo, Karin Dornbusch

 

 

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2026

STARS IN THE NIGHT

Late night concert
21:30 –
22:30

World Premiere
Uno Vesje (*1989) Lumen ex stellis (Light from the stars) for harp
Uno Vesje

Karlheinz Stockhausen – Leo (23.7-23.8, Sun) from Tierkreis (the Zodiac) for clarinet
Karin Dornbusch

Raquel García-Tomás (*1984) così mostraste a lei i vivi ardori miei (thus you showed her my living ardour), based on C. Monteverdis 
Sfogava con le stelle                               
Cosmos Quartet

Claudio Monteverdi (*1567 †1643) Sfogava con le stelle (He lamented to the stars) for five voices
Frontside Voice Ensemble

Gérard Pesson (*1958) Nebenstück (Supplement piece) 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

Presentation: Paula af Malmborg Ward

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2026

THE UNANSWERED QUESTION

Film and Concert
18:15 –
20:00

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 pinsa 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
Paula af Malmborg, Karin Dornbusch, Tobias Granmo, Daniel Berg, Niek de Groot

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) Pisces (20.2-20.3, Jupiter, Neptune) from Tierkreis (the Zodiac) for harp

Uno Vesje (*1989) Life is flashing… harp solo & soundtrack
Uno Vesje

Presentation Paula af Malmborg Ward

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

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2026

LOST IN THE STARS

Late Evening Concert
21:00 –
22:00

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

Karlheinz Stockhausen – Aquarius (21.1-19.2, Uranus) from Tierkreis (the Zodiac) for piano
Trygve Brøske

Gustav Hollaender (*1855 †1915  (Arr. Trygve Brøske) Wenn ich meir was winschen dürfte (If I could wish for more)  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 (Everything is a Delusion) for mezzo-soprano, string quartet, bass clarinet, double bass, piano
Tora Augestad, Trygve Brøske, Karin Dornbusch, Cosmos Quartet, Niek de Groot

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 (God’s time is the very best time) ,  Sonatina BWV 106 (Actus tragicus) for four hands piano
Nino Gvetadze, Trygve Brøske            

Presentation: Paula af Malmborg Ward        

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2026

FESTIVAL PASS 2026

All festival comcerts
With the festival pass, you gain access to all the festival’s wonderful concerts.

Value: 2,280 SEK – you save 25%.

We also invite all festival pass holders to enjoy a drink during the intermission.

A very warm welcome!

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Thank's!

You have made this years festival come true

sponsors

The Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation
Göteborgs Stad
Västra Götalandsregionen
Bob och Kristina Kelly
Torrestad Branding & Strategi AB, Åsa Torrestad

partners

Kronhuset
Universeum – Wisdome
Palmhuset Trädgårdsföreningen
Slottsskogsobservatoriet
Gathenhielmska huset
crm musikproduktion AB
Juhl Sørensen A/S, Steinway & Sons Scadinavia
Sveriges Radio P2
Högskolan för scen och musik, Göteborgs Universitet
Pianostämmare Björn Eriksson
Oakleaf.cc, Robin Olsen
PhotobySven
Restaurang Break/Brynstålet
Café Kronhuset
Hotel Royal