News
Maia Klippen's May 17th Speech
Maia Klippen delivered this year’s May 17th speech during our special broadcast. You can read her full speech here.
Welcome back to Kilden
We are finally starting to open our doors again. In the coming weeks, we will be offering a variety of artistic activities in the lobby for guests of all ages.
Reviews: Culpa! in a State of Emergency
Here is a collection of reviews of the play "Culpa! In a State of Emergency"
New album releases featuring the KSO
Four new album releases from the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra.
Drawing Contest
We invite all children in Southern Norway to participate in our May 17th drawing contest.
Youth Rebellion in a State of Emergency
Due to the pandemic, the youth production *Culpa!* has moved from the streets and schoolyards to the screen. *Culpa!* in a state of emergency speaks out loudly about what it means to be young—in a jungle of advertisements, emojis, and likes.
Harald Furre, New CEO
The board unanimously appointed Harald Furre (55) today as CEO of Kilden performing arts centre Southern Norway.
Piano Concerto for One Hand – Seeing Opportunities Instead of Obstacles
Paul Wittgenstein lost his right arm in World War I. That didn't stop him from becoming a world-famous pianist.
Review of *To i båden* – 100 Years of Southern Norwegian Folk Songs
FVN's reviewer thoroughly enjoyed "Two in the Boat – 100 Years of Sørland Folk Songs"
Bellincampi to be named honorary conductor
Giordano Bellincampi, the KSO’s principal conductor from 2013 to 2018, has been named honorary conductor.
The system versus the individual
This new stage adaptation of Jens Bjørneboe’s most famous novel is a deeply humanistic story that explores the complexity of human nature, for better or worse.
Bear den all year round
Many people wish to honor Jens Bjørneboe, and the City of Kristiansand is regularly posting the anniversary program on the Bjørneboe 2020 Facebook page.
The dyslexic interprets the author
The artist Erik Pirolt is dyslexic and has a strained relationship with text. But he didn’t need to read Jens Bjørneboe’s books to find common ground with the author.
From the orchestra pit
When 71 instruments are to be transformed into one, it happens through a tight structure and silent communication.
Celebrating the history of music
The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra is honoring the history of symphonic music in the city by reviving a 100-year-old concert program.
The first thing the audience sees
When Agder Teater was founded in 1991 and its activities increased significantly, Randi Bessesen Vikenes had to make a choice. She decided against a career in education and devoted most of her professional life to promoting culture.
SHARING THEIR SECRETS
Over the past 50 years, Anne Ma and Jan Erik Usterud have left a significant mark on the 100-year history of the Sørland folk songs.
Alone Together
In the spring of 2020, Corell Petersen will make his debut Kilden with the world premiere of his own play, *Samhold søkes*.
We want the best for the city
Kilden stages 200 performances for nearly 70,000 audience members each year.
