THEME OF THE YEAR
“The Art of Illusions”
In a time when we are constantly bombarded with new impressions—not least through countless screens and speakers—it seems wise to pause often, breathe a little more slowly and reflect on what is real — and what merely appears to be. At Båstad Kammarmusikfestival (the Båstad Chamber Music Festival), you will have the chance to do just that.
Join us on a journey into the world of illusions — mostly wonderful, but sometimes terrifying. With the help of nearly 50 musicians and 40 composers, you'll be invited to challenge your perceptions of reality’s very foundations. Dare you? Of course you do! This is going to be a sparkling celebration of the facts that you are alive and the world is real.
TICKETS
... will be released on May 2, 2025, and are sold digitally via the website you are currently visiting, through our ticketing partner Biljettkiosken.se. You can choose between tickets for individual concerts or one of our three festival passes. For more information about the festival passes, please send us an email.
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS:
Messiaen Quartet Copenhagen
... are once again taking on this crucial role, for the second year in a row, and will be present in Båstad throughout the festival week. This outstanding ensemble consists of Malin William-Olsson (violin), Kristoffer Hyldig (piano), Cansın Kara (cello), and Viktor Wennesz (clarinet). Read more about them here.
COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE OF THE YEAR:
Britta Byström
... was our composer-in-residence already back in 2007. Since then, she has had a fascinating journey and is now clearly an internationally acclaimed composer. We look forward to welcoming her back to Båstad this summer. Read more about Britta Byström here.
FREE ENTRY
... applies to most concerts if you either
a) are 20 years old or younger
or
b) (regardless of age) are a student with valid student ID.
Please note that a free ticket must still be reserved in advance via our ticketing partner Biljettkiosken.se, and that food and drinks are not included.
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Individuals
Lecturers, moderators and more:
Britta Byström | composer
Mette Borg | lecturer and dramaturge
Bodil Jönsson | professor of physics and author
Björn Linnell | writer and publisher
Elin Norin | actor
Gunnel Wåhlstrand | visual artist
Juggler
Jay Gilligan
Soprano
Alexandra Büchel
Kathrin Lorenzen
Violinists
Bogdan Božović
Niklas Walentin
Violist
Sigge Nisbeth
Harpist
Zach Hatcher
Pianists
Lilia Jekova
Rikke Sandberg
Valdemar Wenzel Most
Flutist
Joachim Becerra Thomsen
Bassoonist
Sebastian Stevensson
Oboist
Emmanuel Laville
Hornists
Alec Frank-Gemmill
David Palmquist
ENSEMBLEs
Stockholm Syndrome Ensemble
Malin Broman | violin
Malin William-Olsson | violin
Johannes Rostamo | cello
Rick Stotijn | double bass
Simon Crawford-Phillips | piano
Snorre Kirk trio
Calle Brickman | piano
Anders Fjeldsted | double bass
Snorre Kirk | drums
Rostamo-Borregaard Duo
Johannes Rostamo | cello
Andreas Borregaard | accordion
Oslo String Quartet
Geir Inge Lotsberg | violin
Liv Hilde Klokk | violin
Magnus Boye Hansen | viola
Øystein Sonstad | cello
ensemble neo
Johannes Schantz | violin
Ylvali Zilliacus | viola
Mats Olofsson | cello
Sara Hammarström | flute
Robert Ek | clarinet
Mårten Landström | piano
Daniel Saur | percussion
Aylas lyxiga låtar (Ayla’s luxurious songs)
Klas Backman | piano, guitar and percussion
Ayla Kabaca | singer and actor
MASTER CLASS TEACHERS
Professor Henrik Frendin | viola
Professor Erik Heide | violin
Professor Mats Lidström | cello
Professor Rolf Martinsson | compositioner
How to find the different venues
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Birgit Nilssons plats:
Kyrkogatan 21, Båstad
MapMariakyrkan:
The intersection of Köpmansgatan/Kyrkogatan, Båstad
MapApelrydsladan:
Kattviksvägen 206-236, Båstad
MapRAVINEN Kulturhus:
Kattviksvägen 231, Båstad
MapOrangeriet i Norrvikens Trädgårdar:
Kattviksvägen 233, Båstad
MapBirgit Nilsson Museum:
Birgit Nilssons väg 27, Båstad
MapBokhandlargården:
Köpmansgatan 12, Båstad
MapScalabiografen:
Kyrkogatan 21, Båstad
MapTorekovs kyrka:
Ängalagsvägen 7, Torekov
MapÖstra Karups kyrka:
Postridarens väg 18, Östra Karup
MapÖstra Karups församlingshem:
Topasvägen 1, Östra Karup
MapHovs kyrka:
The intersection of Hallavaravägen/Tinkarpsvägen
MapKongresshallen:
Kyrkogatan 2, Båstad
MapSmårydsvillan:
Please send us an email to get the exact coordinates (to this private residence)
Calendar
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Fanfar | 14:00 | 20 min | Free entrance
Birgit Nilssons platsJoachim Becerra Thomsen, Alec Frank-Gemmill, Sebastian Stevensson and Viktor Wennesz
Britta Byström: Fanfar (wind trio) – world premiere
Debussy: Syrinx (flute)1 | Drömbilder | 14.30 | 60 min | 280 SEK
MariakyrkanMessiaen Quartet Copenhagen, Joachim Becerra Thomsen, Alec Frank-Gemmill, Emmanuel Laville, Johannes Rostamo, Sebastian Stevensson, Rick Stotijn and Valdemar Wenzel Most
Grieg: Drømmesyn (piano)
Conneson: Techno parade (flute, clarinet and piano)
Meyer: Duo (double bass and cello)
R. Schumann: från Waldszenen (piano)
Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte (harp and piano)
Poulenc: Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano, first movement2 | Fågeln som profet | 17:00 | 40 min | 240 SEK
RavinenValdemar Wenzel Most (solo concert)
R. Schumann: Waldszenen
Liszt: Deux Légendes
Rachmaninov: Études Tableaux3 | Camera Picta | 19:00 | 40 + 50 min | 360 SEK
ApelrydsladanMessiaen Quartet Copenhagen, Stockholm Syndrome Ensemble, Joachim Becerra Thomsen, Alec Frank-Gemmill, Zach Hatcher, Emmanuel Laville, Sebastian Stevensson and Ylvali Zilliacus
Byström: Camera Picta
Ravel: La Valse (harp and piano)
PAUSE
Milhaud: Cheminée (wind quintet)
Loeffler: From Two Rhapsodies: La Cornemuse (viola, oboe, piano)
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin -
4 | Illusionens väsen | 09:30 (breakfast from 08:30) | 400 SEK (incl. breakfast)
OrangerietBogdan Božović, Zach Hatcher, Erik Heide, Sigge Nisbeth, Johannes Rostamo, Rick Stotijn and Ylvali Zilliacus
Debussy: Danses (harp and string quartet)
Meyer: Duo (cello and double bass)
Music for solo harp5 | Diagonal musik | 14:00 | 20 + 40 min | 280 SEK
RavinenStockholm Syndrome Ensemble and Alec Frank-Gemmill
Byström: Diagonal musik (violin, horn and piano)
Schubert: Die Forelle (piano quintet)6 | Traumgekrönt | 17:00 | 50 min | 280 SEK
Birgit Nilsson MuseumKristoffer Hyldig and Kathrin Lorenzen
Grieg: Haugtussa
Berg: Sieben frühe Lieder
Messiaen: Excerpt from Chants de terre et de ciel7 | Maskerad | 18:30 | 120 SEK
ApelrydsladanMette Borg
A lecture on the illusions and grotesque worlds of commedia dell’arte
8 | Commedia dell'arte | 19:30 | 40 + 40 min | 340 SEK
ApelrydsladanMessiaen Quartet Copenhagen, Stockholm Syndrome Ensemble, Joachim Becerra Thomsen, Alec Frank-Gemmill, Emmanuel Laville, Sigge Nisbeth and Sebastian Stevensson
Farkas: Maschere (clarinet, oboe, bassoon)
Debussy: Syrinx (flute)
Debussy: Clair de lune och Fantoshes (soprano and piano)
Stravinskij: Suite Italienne (cello and piano)
PAUSE
De Falla: Ritual fire dance (Stockholm Syndrome Ensemble)
R. Schumann: Carnaval (wind quintet and piano) -
9 | Det målade rummet | 10:30 | 180 SEK (inkl. coffee and cinnamon bun)
BokhandlarträdgårdenBjörn Linnell, Elin Norin and secret musicians
A conversation (in Swedish) about Inger Christensen’s authorship and how it has inspired Britta Byström’s composing. Norin will read from Christensen’s works. There will also be music.
10 | Illusioner från scenen | 14:30 | 240 SEK
RavinenKristoffer Hyldig, Malin William-Olsson and Francisca Skoogh
A conversation (in Swedish) between Skoogh, Hyldig and William-Olsson about stage performances and the illusions we often create for ourselves before going on stage. Music by Ravel and Brahms.
11 | Bolero | 16:00 | 60 min | 300 SEK
RavinenOslo String Quartet and Rick Stotijn
Wallin: Curiosity Cabinet
R. Schumann: Adagio und Allegro (double bass solo)
Ravel: Bolero
Bartók: String quartet no. 512 | The Conference of the Birds | 19:00 | 340 SEK
Apelrydsladan
(radio transmission)Messiaen Quartet Copenhagen, Oslo String Quartet, Joachim Becerra Thomsen, Britta Byström and Kathrin Lorenzen
Ravel: String Quartet
PAUSE
A conversation between Britta Byström and Messiaen Quartet Copenhagen about the piece that will then be performed:
Byström: The Conference of the Birds13 | Illusionisten (animated film) | 21:30 | 80 min | 120 SEK
ScalabiografenDirected by Sylvain Chomet, screenplay by Sylvain Chomet and Jacques Tati
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14 | Den äventyrliga dramaturgin | 10:30 | 180 SEK
BokhandlarträdgårdenMessiaen Quartet Copenhagen and Mette Borg
A voyage of discovery through the flow of music, fantasy and associations.
15 | Espansiva | 16:00 | 40 + 40 min | 320 SEK
Torekovs kyrka
(radio transmission)Snorre Kirk Trio, Kristoffer Hyldig, Rikke Sandberg and Niklas Walentin
Nielsen: Symphony no. 3: "Sinfonia Espansiva" (piano four hands)
PAUSE
Concert with Snorre Kirk Trio and Niklas Walentin16 | In croce | 19:00 | 42 + 32 min | 360 SEK
Torekovs kyrkaMessiaen Quartet Copenhagen, Joachim Becerra Thomsen, Andreas Borregaard, Bogdan Božović, Alec Frank-Gemmill, Emmanuel Laville, Sigge Nisbeth, Johannes Rostamo, Sebastian Stevensson and Rick Stotijn
Gubajdulina: In croce (accordion and cello)
Ravel: Piano trio
PAUSE
Farrenc: Nonett (string quartet and cello)17 | Stillhetens blick - solnedgångskonsert | 21:30 | 200 SEK
Torekovs kyrkaMette Borg and Kristoffer Hyldig
Short spoken introduction by Mette Borg
Messiaen: ur Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jèsus (piano) -
18 | Ett samtal om konst och fiktion | 10:30 | 180 SEK
Östra Karups församlingshemBritta Byström and Gunnel Wåhlstrand in conversation about art and fiction (in Swedish)
19 | Dream Day | 12:00 | 300 SEK
Östra Karups kyrkaRostamo-Borregaard Duo and Sigge Nisbeth
Byström: Dream Day (solo viola)
of Bingen: O virtus sapientie
Kaipainen: Elemental Chanting
of Bingen: O splendidissima gemma
Byström: Epiphanies
of Bingen: Karitas habundat20 | Mästarklasskonsert | 14:00 | 100 SEK
Hovs kyrkaStudents from this year’s masterclasses together with professors Henrik Frendin, Erik Heide and Mats Lidström
21 | Winds and Minds | 16:00 | 40 + 40 min | 280 SEK
Kongressen, tennisstadionJoachim Becerra Thomsen, Kristoffer Hyldig, Emmanuel Laville, David Palmquist, Sebastian Stevensson and Viktor Wennesz
Poulenc: Trio for oboe, bassoon and piano
Crusell: Concert-Trio (clarinet, bassoon and horn)
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras no. 6 (flute and bassoon)
PAUSE
Ravel: Habanera (wind quintet)
Hedås: Minds (fot clarinet, bassoon and horn) (2025)
Farrenc: Sextet for wind quintet and piano22 | Alfabet - prisvinnarkonsert och festkonsert med mat | 19:00 | 45 + 80 min | 500 SEK (incl. food)
Apelrydsladanensemble neo, Alexandra Büchel, Britta Byström, Simon Crawford-Phillips, Lilia Jekova and Niklas Walentin
Byström: Alfabet
Torstensson: Violin concerto
PAUSE
Concert with dinner -
23 | Aylas ivriga illusioner | 12:00 | Free entrance for children, 100 SEK for adults
Konkgressen, tennisstadionAyla Kabaca och Klas Backman
An interactive family concert that invites discovery, play and musical humor
24 | Stockholm Syndrome Ensemble with juggler Jay Gilligan | 12:00 | 40 + 40 min | 280 SEK
Kongressen, tennisstadionStockholm Syndrome Ensemble and Jay Gilligan
J.S. Bach: Vor deinen Thron tret’ ich
Walton: Allegro molto from Piano quartet in d minor
Pärt: Spiegel im Spiegel
Rohloff: The Copenhagen Disorder
Beamish: River from Five Changing Pictures
Schubert: From Piano quintet in A major, D.667
Lazic: Der Forellenteich25 | Hemma hos Bolins | 17:00 | 340 SEK
SmårydsvillanMessiaen Quartet Copenhagen, Stockholm Syndrome Ensemble, Jay Gilligan and Zach Hatcher
Music for harp, together with a live juggler. Only 30 seats available!
26 | Marathon och Metamorfoser | 19:00 | 30 + 30 + 30 min | 400 SEK
ApelrydsladanJoachim Becerra Thomsen, Bogdan Božović, Zach Hatcherm Emmanuel Laville, David Palmquist, Johannes Rostamo and Ylvali Zilliacus
Debussy: Six épigraphes antiques (flute and piano)
Byström: By the Window (painting by Gunnel Wåhlstrand)
Saint-Saëns: Duo for violin and harp
PAUSE
R. Strauss: Metamorphosen
PAUSE
Saint-Saëns: Duo (violin and harp)
Fanny Mendelssohn: Four songs (viola and piano):
Dämmrung senkte sich von oben – H-U392
Im Herbst – H-U 407
Harfners Lied – H-U 162
Traurige Wege – H-U 380
Debussy: Danse sacrée et danse profane (harp and strings)
Byström: Fanfar
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