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With a symphony orchestra in your pocket
Kilden recorded many audio and video performances of concerts featuring the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra. You’ll be able to enjoy world-class symphonic music wherever and whenever you like. That’s why we’re launching the new KSOPlay app.
UiA students will perform a live remix of "The Planets" at Kilden
On Thursday, March 21, the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO) will perform Gustav Holt’s magnificent work “The Planets” at Kilden . Following the performance, “F Collective,” a group of students from the rhythm department at the University of Agder (UiA), will have the honor of creating a “live remix” of the piece.
FORMED EARLY
Maria Mozhdah is still a teenager, but her life has already been shaped by a whirlwind of experiences. The young actress was nominated for an Amanda Award for her performance in *What Will People Say*, and is currently appearing at Kilden.
Socrates
The philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death in the city-state of Athens on February 15, 399 B.C. His famous defense speech is not a court transcript, but was written down several years later by Plato, who was present during the trial.
Theater Season 2019
Social media, miscarriages of justice, and fake news. Welcome to a theater season dedicated to democracy.
A dance of freedom on social media
One in ten online posts is hate speech. But for dancer Ahmad Joudeh, social media became the path out of Syria and into freedom. The performance “Like and Share” aims to show us hate—and to prevent it.
Leaves a mark
What happens when you bring together young people with and without disabilities and professional artists? Collaboration, friendship, personal growth—and a performance that moves audiences and breaks down barriers.
The Brothers of Madness
Illustrator Terry Denton and author Andy Griffiths never imagined that their silly book would become an international success.
From underdog to star
In his younger days, violin virtuoso Julian Rachlin snuck into the New Year’s Concert in Vienna. At this year’s New Year’s Concert at Kilden , he Kilden a completely different role.
The Soloists' Entrance March
The 2018–2019 season will be Nathalie Stutzmann’s first as chief conductor of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra. She has also invited world-renowned soloists to join her on the podium. Here are some of the highlights.
A High Price for Love
It’s about love, identity, and what we’re willing to do for one another, as art student Evelyn and the uncool, love-struck museum guard Adam develop a relationship in *The State of Things*
KILDEN ARENDALSUKA
KILDEN ARENDALSUKA. We at Kilden proud to be able to contribute several exciting events during Arendalsuka 2018.
"St. Valentine" calls for a fight for love
When talented people come together, the result can be spectacular. This is true both behind the scenes and on stage in this year’s production at Fjæreheia.
SPOR 2025
SPOR is a groundbreaking collaborative project in which the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra and high school students are developing a performance that is both moving and inspiring.
Magic in every stitch
It may look simple, but when the curtain rises on opening night, hundreds of hours of work and trial and error have gone into every single pant leg and every single waistband.
A Historic Collaboration on a Modern Tosca
– I’ve wanted to do *Tosca* for a long time. Then, as luck would have it, both Espen Langvik at the Northern Norwegian Opera…
Tips for experiencing art. Use your own language
Tips for experiencing art. Use your own language. The debate over the establishment of Kunstsilo in Kristiansand has once again shown that art has a major communication problem:
Symphonic Friendship
Crescendo is the name of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra’s newly formed friends’ association. They would like to welcome as many music lovers as possible.
A diva returns
A diva returns. If it weren’t for Opera Sør’s *The Green Knight*, it’s by no means certain the world would have had the chance to see Nina Gravrok as Tosca.
Strong community spirit for St. Valentine's Day
When Kastellet Cultural Center and Kilden *St. Valentin* in Fjæreheia this summer, the entire Donlan family from Homborsund will be on hand.
Henning Kraggerud, Artist in Residence 2018/2019
Henning Kraggerud, Artist in Residence 2018/2019. He is one of Norway’s foremost musicians, a soloist of the highest international caliber, and an exciting composer, chamber musician, and educator.
JULIAN RACHLIN, 1ST GUEST CONDUCTOR
Julian Rachlin will serve as principal guest conductor of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra during the 2018–2019 season. He is regarded as one of the world’s foremost violinists and, since 1998, has also built an increasingly successful career as a conductor.
The Path to Dignity for One's Child – A Timely Address
Author Olaug Nilssen is the mother of a ten-year-old with autism. She has written a book about her struggle against the gatekeepers who have buried her daily life in endless correspondence. Now her book, *Tung tids tale*, is being adapted for the stage.
“Losen” – “The Pilot”: New musical to be Kilden’s biggest production
In the spring of 2020, Kilden will premiere its major Kilden based on Henrik Ibsen’s story about Terje Vigen. Work has been underway behind the scenes for two years, and especially in the study of composer Rolf Løvland. In another two years, the curtain will rise on Kilden’s major production “Losen”—with the English title “The Pilot”—featuring music written for a symphony orchestra.
