THEME OF THE YEAR
“The Art of Illusion”
In a time when we are constantly bombarded with impressions—especially through countless screens and speakers—it is important to pause and reflect on what is real, and what merely seems to be.
Welcome to a week-long festival where we do exactly that: pause. At the top of the agenda is the study of illusions.
We begin with music. How can music alter our perception of reality? Through which tones and timbres can sensations be created, distorted, or amplified? What doors to inner worlds can be opened - if only we allow the music to deceive our senses?
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Messiaen Quartet Copenhagen
For the second year in a row, we are pleased to welcome this eminent Danish-Swedish ensemble, consisting of Malin William-Olsson, violin, Kristoffer Hyldig, piano, Cansın Kara, cello, and Viktor Wennesz, clarinet.
COMPOSER IN RESIDENCE
Britta Byström
Britta was composer in residence at Båstad Chamber Music Festival back in 2007. Since then, she has made a fascinating journey and is now clearly an internationally recognized composer.
TICKETS
Available from 2025-XX-YY and sold via this website.
FREE ENTRY
Applies to most concerts for those aged 20 and under, or for students of any age with a valid student ID.
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Ceiling painting in Mantua by Andrea Mantegna, which uses optical illusion to make the viewer believe the ceiling opens up into the sky
Britta Byström. Photo: Arne Hyckenberg
Messiaen Quartet Copenhagen. Photo: Niklas Ottander
individuals
Klas Backman | piano, guitar, percussion
Joachim Becerra Thomsen | flute
Mette Borg | lecturer
Bogdan Bozovic | violin
Alexandra Büchel | soprano
Alec Franc Gemmil | horn
Jay Gilliam | juggler
Zach Hatcher | harp
Ayla Kabaca | singer and actress
Emmanuel Laville | oboe
Kathrin Lorenzen | soprano
Sigge Nisbeth | viola
David “M.A.P.” Palmquist | horn
Rikke Sandberg | piano
Franciska Skoogh | pianist and psychologist
Sebastian Stevensson | bassoon
Niklas Walentin | violin
Valdemar Wenzel Most | piano
Gunnel Wåhlstrand | visual artist
MASTER CLASS TEACHERS
Professor Henrik Frendin | viola
Professor Erik Heide | violin
Professor Mats Lidström | cello
Professor Rolf Martinsson | komposition
ENSEMBLEs
Ensemble NEO
Sara Hammarström | flute
Robert Ek | clarinet
Mårten Landström |piano
Daniel Saur | percussion
Mats Olofsson | cello
Johannes Schantz | violin
Ylvali Zilliacus | viola
Oslo String Quartet
Geir Inge Lotsberg | violin
Liv Hilde Klokk | violin
Magnus Boye Hansen | viola
Øystein Sonstad | cello
Rostamo-Borregaard Duo
Johannes Rostamo | cello
Andreas Borregaard | accordion
Snorre Kirk Trio
Snorre Kirk | drums
Calle Brickman | piano
Anders Fjeldsted | double bass
Stockholm Syndrome Ensemble
Malin Broman | violin
Malin William-Olsson | violin
Johannes Rostamo | cello
Rick Stotijn | double bass
Simon Crawford-Phillips | piano
