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We've become hooked on the symphony orchestra

Former municipal doctor Dagfinn Harr and his wife Bente Knudsen have realized that they have become dependent on KSO.

New season now on sale

You can now purchase concert packages for the upcoming season. With a package, you’ll enjoy great discounts—and, not least, the pleasure of having several concert experiences to look forward to.

KSO at Byen on December 10, 11, and 12

For the thirteenth time, the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO) invites you to concerts in both familiar and unexpected venues throughout Kristiansand—in banks, bakeries, churches, and cafés.

KSO at the Musikverein in Vienna

The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is one of the few orchestras confirmed for the highly acclaimed Herbstgold Festival in Austria this September. It has now also been announced that the orchestra will give a concert at the Musikverein in Vienna during the same tour.

‘- A tremendous honor for KSO!

Alongside none other than the BBC Philharmonic, the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is the only visiting symphony orchestra on a star-studded program at the Herbstgold Festival in Austria in the fall of 2025.

Aiming to create a unique audience experience

On September 26, the second edition of the A Nordic Art Symphony Project will take place—a collaboration between Kilden Kunstsilo in which classical music and digital visual art are presented as a unified artistic expression.

Extended through the summer of 2029

Julian Rachlin, chief conductor of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (KSO), has extended his contract with the orchestra. The star conductor will now remain in Kristiansand through the summer of 2029.

Going for gold in 2024/25

After a season as a silver subscriber, Bjørnar Abusdal is going for gold in 2024/25. “A gift to myself,” says the music-loving Kristiansand native.

Kirsten Flagstad – one of the greatest

The Friends of the Opera in Kristiansand will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2024. To mark the occasion, the entire city is invited to an opera gala on June 13 that will pay tribute to the legendary singer Kirsten Flagstad.

‘- I love film music’

Violinist and film enthusiast Henriette Lindstand Børven loves film music and isn’t afraid to say so. In April, an entire evening will be dedicated to the world of film music with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra.

KSO and Steamdome are teaming up this summer

"With the addition of a symphony orchestra, Steamdome will be bigger and more powerful than ever," says Ola Kvernberg, the man behind the highly acclaimed Trondheim concept.

Herborg Ready for the 2024 New Year's Concert

The first major concert event of 2024 is the New Year’s Concert with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra, which has become a time-honored tradition.

Charlie's Trumpets

Look forward to Christmas concerts with Charlies Basuner in December! CC: Free

KSO Out on the Town 2023

For the eleventh time, the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra is splitting into smaller groups to spread the joy of music throughout the region during the busy pre-Christmas season.

Ready for the Sparebanken Sør concert

On Wednesday, November 1, at 11:00 a.m., tickets went on sale for the Sparebanken Sør concert, where the bank and the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra are hosting free gala concerts in Kristiansand, Mandal, and Arendal.

Very satisfied: I’ve been buying concert packages for over 10 years

Back to Kilden People Power

More than a hundred performers will take the stage at Folkelig Kraft fra Agder on Thursday, August 17. An old acquaintance atperforming arts centre Kilden performing arts centre is in charge of ensuring that everything runs smoothly.

World-class stars will take the stage at the next two concerts

By a stroke of luck, classical music fans in Southern Norway can look forward to two weeks of world-class violinists performing with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra. Orchestra Director Pål Svendsberget calls the whole thing “very unusual.”

Invitation to the Season Launch

The Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra invites you to the public launch of the 2023/24 season on April 26. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free.

Corporate Subscription with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra

This spring, KSO is offering corporate subscriptions to companies that want to get to know the city’s own symphony orchestra.

Launching a dementia choir

Kilden several other organizations in Kristiansand are joining forces to start a dementia choir.

Chamber Concerts 2023

Learn more about the chamber concerts featuring the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra in 2023.

Stig's commissioned work for Kilden

Stig Nordhagen is known to many as the brilliant clarinetist of the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra. On February 1 at Kilden , he Kilden the “star” of a concert—but without his instrument and without being on stage.

The New Year's Concert will be streamed on Friday evening

“This is undoubtedly one of the best ways to start the year,” says the Fædrelandsvennen reviewer of yesterday’s New Year’s Concert. On Friday evening, everyone in the region will have the opportunity to join the celebration.