Kilden

Kilden (formerly Opera Sør) is a key guardian of the classical opera tradition, but we are also deeply committed to innovation. We believe that viewing old classical operas in a new light does not conflict with being a guardian of tradition. Kilden produces and presents opera in various formats: full-scale operas, opera concerts, musical theater, chamber operas, and guest performances. We collaborate with creative and renowned artists who can create exceptional artistic experiences that resonate with both a modern audience and the traditional opera audience.Kilden ensures that all artists we invite to work at Kilden optimal artistic working conditions. We are also committed to giving young Norwegian singers the opportunity to grow as opera singers through collaboration with more experienced international singers. Kilden is a recognized, credible, and respected producer and partner in music-related performing arts.

Kilden is a member of the national networkAdOpera!, which focuses on development, production expertise, and the promotion of contemporary opera and musical theater for six of the country’s opera companies. The network is managed by the Bergen National Opera and funded through the national budget.

AdOpera!'s activities are threefold:developmentto strengthen the creative skills of creators and producers;productionto build expertise through collaboration among the parties; and aforumto enhance members' knowledge of modern opera.

Since the network was established in 2004, AdOpera! has produced a number of works.