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Guro Kleven Hagen and Beethoven's Romances
Master violinist Guro Kleven Hagen and the KSO perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s Romances Nos. 1 and 2. Enjoy the concert from the comfort of your own living room!
Nominated for the Ibsen Prize
Trine Falch has been nominated for the prestigious Ibsen Award for the production *Susie Wang: Licht Und Liebe*, which had its world premiere at Kilden October 2020.
Susie Wang Returns to Kilden
The critically acclaimed performing arts group Susie Wang is returning to Kilden! From May 29 to June 4, Susie Wang’s strange world will once again take center stage at Kilden.
– A real scoop of a role
Lyubov in *The Cherry Orchard* is quite a mystery to actress Petronella Barker. She finds that very exciting.
Ready for the Music Salon Again
In 2020, Kilden launched Kilden popular "Musikksalongen" series with NRK music expert Sigbjørn Nedland. The first episode of the year is set for Tuesday, February 9.
KSO to Vennesla and Mandal
The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is heading to Vennesla for the first time since Kilden established, as they will perform three “request” concerts over three days at three different venues in Agder this March.
Upcoming concerts now on sale
At its concerts on Thursday, February 11, and Friday, February 12, the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra will present a true audience favorite in pianist Håvard Gimse (pictured).
Lars Emil Nielsen Returns to Kilden
Lars Emil Nielsen is back on stage at Kilden. This February, he will be appearing in one of the great classics.
Kilden to the public, but the New Year's Concert will be streamed for everyone
The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra’s traditional New Year’s Concert will also be streamed on YouTube—free for everyone.
KSO Celebrates Beethoven with a New YouTube Channel
December 17 marks the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s baptism. The KSO is celebrating this special day by launching its new YouTube channel, packed with highlights from the orchestra’s own Beethoven festival earlier this fall.
“…All the Way to Bethlehem” at Kilden 2021
This year’s major Christmas production, “A Christmas Carol,” is already sold out. Now, a major production of the well-known and beloved “…All the Way to Bethlehem” is being launched for 2021.
Two more years with Stutzmann
Principal Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann has extended her contract with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO) for another two years.
The person behind the mask
For Ulla Marie Broch, it has been important to discover who the character Ebeneser Knug really is on the inside. Her foster cat, Selma, has helped her with that.
The 2020 Professional Award to Helge Stewart Bergstad
Helge Stewart Bergstad, lighting technician and AV technician atperforming arts centre Kilden performing arts centre, is the winner of the 2020 Professional Award.
Theater Posters 2021
The posters for Kilden’s 2021 theater program were created in collaboration between artist Kaja Haven and graphic designer Finn Wergel Dahlgren from Spine Studio in Copenhagen.
Launch of Kilden 2021
Some classics and some new productions—here’s an overview of what you can look forward to in the coming theater season.
Get ready for Norway's biggest celebration of Beethoven
This fall, the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra and the University of Agder are presenting what appears to be Norway’s largest celebration of the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth.
Reviews – Light and Love (Susie Wang)
Here we have compiled reviews of Susie Wang’s performance at Kilden.
Engaging fiction for body and mind
The Susie Wang theater group creates outrageous, grotesque, and funny theater that challenges audiences in new ways. Meet director Trine Falch.
Winner of the Critics' Choice Award for Music
The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra, together with composer Rolf Gupta and conductor Peter Szilvay, has won the Critics' Award for the work *Jordens Sang*.
