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Julian Rachlin is the new chief conductor of the KSO

Julian Rachlin will become the new chief conductor of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO) in the fall of 2023. Rachlin will take over the baton from Nathalie Stutzmann, who has led the orchestra since 2018.

Goodbye, Nathalie!

Principal Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann will conduct her final two concerts for the time being when she visits Kristiansand in January 2023. Her contract expires at the end of the current season.

Local artist donates artwork to a good cause

The artwork created in connection with the "...like to Bethlehem" auction will be sold to benefit the Unik Resource Center

German big band to perform at Kilden

The TV thriller *Babylon Berlin* is currently in its fourth season, and the band behind the title track, Moka Efti, will be performing at Kilden fall!

“…All the Way to Bethlehem” has sold 10,000 tickets

The Christmas musical "…like til Betlehem" is set to be this year's major family event in the run-up to Christmas in Southern Norway. Even several weeks before the premiere on November 24, the show atperforming arts centre Kilden performing arts centre has alreadyperforming arts centre 10,000 tickets.

Christmas at Kilden

The pre-Christmas season at Kilden packed with family shows, classic Christmas concerts, and comedy shows. We’ve put together an overview of all the Christmas events so you can plan your pre-Christmas season in the best possible way.

Gupta Back on the Podium

This Thursday, we’re hosting the Symphonic Neighborhood Festival, in collaboration with our new neighbor, Knuden – Kristiansand School of Culture. This will also be a rare opportunity to see conductor Rolf Gupta on the podium with the KSO. The conductor himself has never made a secret of the importance of municipal music education for his own career.

Seriousness, entertainment, and joy in 2023

On Thursday, October 10, the 2023 program for Kilden was announced. Kilden performing arts centre major initiativeperforming arts centre year is entirely unique in Norway.

Spyro Gyra, from the director’s playlist to Kilden.

The legendary band Spyro Gyra is finally coming to Kristiansand, but did you know that our own director, Harald Furre, has been a fan of the band for years?

Five additional performances of “…All the Way to Bethlehem”

Due to high demand from ticket buyers, five additional performances of the pre-Christmas family musical “…like til Betlehem” are now being added at the Kilden performing arts centre. Tickets will go on sale next Monday at 12:00 p.m.

Ready for its third Palmesus Classics

"Singing with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra at Palmesus Classics is the most overwhelming experience I've ever had as an artist," says Raylee. This weekend, she'll be doing it for the third time.

Award-winning short film becomes a Christmas play

"It was really exciting to be asked to do this. Even though working with the material in a theater will probably be quite different from working on a film set, I’m confident this will be an enjoyable process that will result in something people will appreciate," says Even Hafnor.

Chamber Concert, Fall 2022

This fall, selected musicians from the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra will perform a chamber concert at Myren Gård and Arkivet.

Sinfonietta wraps up the season on home turf

A chamber orchestra consisting of 24 musicians from the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra is currently on tour throughout Agder. On Friday, September 23, they will conclude their tour on home turf at Kristiansand Cathedral.

"Melancholy and quiet euphoria about life"

"Samhold Søkes" got off to a flying start with the critics! Read their reviews of the play here.

Tickets available for the Gala Evening

The very last tickets for the Gala Evening with Gregory Porter and the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra are now on sale. Everything points to a sold-out concert on Saturday, September 3.

A glimpse into the director's diary

Here's what the Gala Evening on September 3 will look like

On Saturday, September 3, 3. september invites you to a spectacular 10th-anniversary celebration, featuring none other than superstar Gregory Porter and the KSO as the highlight. But that’s far from all that’s on the program this evening.

Looking for Unity – Ready for the Premiere!

Finally, it’s time for the premiere of *Samhold Søkes*! A humorous show about community, featuring actors, a senior choir, and a pianist.

Magical unicorns in the cityscape

Stutzmann Ready for Season Opener

Nathalie Stutzmann is back in Kristiansand and ready for the season opener with the KSO on Thursday, August 25. The principal conductor wanted to create a concert filled with joy and positivity, and this will also be the first time she conducts Grieg with the orchestra.

Audition for the play *Small Talk*

Kilden is looking for two people aged 70–90 who would like to participate in the theater production *Small Talk*.

"Seeking Unity" Comes to Life

— "Samhold Søkes" was one of the first events to be affected by COVID-19 restrictions here at Kilden, so we're really excited that it's finally happening in August 2022.

The Opera Director on This Fall's Major Production

It has been four years since the last major opera premiere in Kristiansand. With an artistic team from England and stylish costumes, this modern interpretation of Mozart’s masterpiece *Don Giovanni* is sure to be the event of the fall!