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This strange island. And then the square town just beyond

– Kilden, Kunstsiloen, the cultural school, the museum, and the other smaller cultural institutions on Odderøya – and then this somewhat rigid, square-shaped town.

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Klassekampen reviews the concert “Stutzmann, Beethoven, and Brahms”

“At times there was a spark between the conductor and the orchestra, but in some places the rapport seemed a bit stiff,” writes Klassekampen’s reviewer of the concert. Despite his reservations, he is nonetheless full of admiration.

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Photo Contest
Photo Contest

Enter our photo contest on Instagram during KSO on the Town and win two tickets to any KSO concert in 2020.

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A lonely Christmas tree is looking for presents

Throughout December 2019, a solitary Christmas tree will stand in the lobby ofperforming arts centre Kilden performing arts centre. Anyone who is able to do so is welcome to stop by and place a gift under the tree. The gifts will be donated to the Blue Cross in Kristiansand and are earmarked for children and young people living in disadvantaged families.

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CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

Here are our top Christmas gift ideas from our diverse program. Give the gift of a cultural experience to someone you care about!

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Boen Farm Visits kilden

Head Chef Tomasz Rochon and Maître d’ Dagfinn Galdal from Boen Gård will make a guest appearance at Frihavn ahead of our New Year’s concerts in January.

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Reviews of the show

Fædrelandsvennen rolls a six on the dice and calls the show a festive spectacle for everyone!

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Want all politicians on Kilden

All city council politicians in Kristiansand are invited to appear on stage in outgoing theater director Birgit Amalie Nilsen's farewell performance.

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DEAR AUDIENCE!

To hell with art. The municipal elections are over, and we're about to leave behind months of stronger language and a higher level of conflict than we're used to.

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Trolle – From Book to Stage

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Into the City's Secret Life

Torborg Igland and Gaute Heivoll are two of the authors from Southern Norway who have written the script for the play *Kristiansand*.

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The Complete Works of Henrik Ibsen in 78 Minutes

Henrik Ibsen’s Complete Works in 78 Minutes returns to Southern Norway, 14 years after its world premiere in Grimstad.

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NEW YEAR'S CONCERT WITH A COMEDY VIRTUOSO

Bach and Beethoven led Espen Beranek Holm to prog rock. Now he’s ready for the New Year’s concert with the KSO.

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KILDEN'S GREATEST CHRISTMAS TRADITION

In the Christmas Gospel, the Blue Cross is celebrated by Ole Paus, the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra, and children’s and senior choirs.

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A WHOLE WORLD ON THE CULTURAL MENU

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READY FOR A LEADERSHIP ROLE

After 20 years as an actress and theater scholar, Valborg Frøysnes will take over as director of Kilden in January 2020.

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A TOUGH RUN-UP TO THE IBSEN MARATHON

Actress Ann Ingrid Fuglestveit-Mortensen is in the midst of intense rehearsals ahead of the premiere of Henrik Ibsen’s Complete Works in 78 Minutes.

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The Magic of TROLLE

– For me, it has been important to write Trolle’s story. It’s important to me to let children know that they’re not alone in feeling different.

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LET THE PUBLIC BATHE IN ART

Soon, every nook and cranny of Kilden will be filled Kilden artistic experiences. It will be playful, visionary, and extraordinary as the public is invited to define what Kristiansand is—right now.

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A GLIMPSE OF GUPTA

As the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 100th anniversary, Rolf Gupta is making waves.

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HOW CONTEMPORARY MUSIC HAS CHANGED

Researchers have been listening to contemporary music over the past few decades. See what they found out.

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The poinsettias are looking forward to it

In November and December, Kilden will be filled Kilden well-known and beloved Christmas performers. What are they looking forward to themselves?

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Instagram Contest: Kristiansand.Nå

Henrik Ibsen drew inspiration from Darwin, mysticism, and the sea, among other things, when he wrote the play "The Lady from the Sea."

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Historical Background of Ibsen’s “The Lady from the Sea”

Henrik Ibsen drew inspiration from Darwin, mysticism, and the sea, among other things, when he wrote the play "The Lady from the Sea."

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