Ultima 20226 And then the weather

And Now, the Weather 🌬️

Join us at Kulturkirken Jakob for an enchanting evening where Cikada, Norway's iconic contemporary music ensemble, collaborates with the rising stars of IEMA. Under the mesmerizing Arctic sky, witness how earthly gestures intertwine with cosmic signals, creating a listening experience like no other.

🌌 Featured Compositions:

• Malin Bång: the flock of fleeting hands for ensemble (World Premiere)
• Hanna Hartman: Advanced Weather Information Processing System for ensemble (World Premiere of ensemble version, co-commissioned by Ultima and SWR)
• Olivia Køppe: Blues for a Red Planet for ensemble, tape, and electronics (World Premiere, commissioned by Ultima)
• Øyvind Torvund: Five Pieces for String Quartet (2024, World Premiere)
• Kaija Saariaho: Lichtbogen for ensemble and electronics (1986)

✨ Experience the elusive connections between auroras and music, as vibrations transform into interpretations of weather. From cutlery on terracotta to sounds reminiscent of wind and rain, each composition evokes the elements like a machine deciphering the atmosphere from within.

👥 Performers:
From flute to double bass, an exceptional line-up including members of the International Ensemble Modern Academy and Cikada Ensemble will bring these works to life.

🎭 Produced by:
Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival

🤝 Supported by:

• Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation
• Goethe-Institut
• Nordic Culture Fund
• City of Oslo
• The Norwegian Composers' Fund
• The European Union as part of the ULYSSES Platform
• In collaboration with HfMDK Frankfurt

Don’t miss this unique blend of sound and spectacle!