Summartónar 2017 programme by Visit Faroe Islands

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June 4th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 27th 2017

SUMMARTÓNAR 2017 This year we celebrate the 26th Summartónar festival This year it is 25 years since the Associ ation of Faroese Composers (Felagið Føroysk Tónaskøld) organized the very first Summartónar festival. Summartónar 2016 – the 25th festival – focused on Faroese music. For 2017 we go global. The Association of Faroese Composers is a member of the International Society of Contemporary Music (ISCM) and this year we will hear music from six continents, including works by composers from Argentina, USA, New Zealand, Europe, Japan, and South Africa. Come and join us on our musical journey as we open our windows onto the world. A brief history of Summartónar Beginning in 1984, Faroese composers started organizing concerts of their own music together with works by international composers. After establishing the Association of Faroese Composers (Felagið Føroysk Tónaskøld) in 1987, these concerts became more regular, especially with the annual Spring Concert and a

series of concerts over the summer in collaboration with the Listasavn Føroya. In 1991 a concert with works by several Faroese composers was presented at the St Magnus Festival in Orkney. After participating at a festival in a community comparable with the Faroe Islands, we decided to establish a similar festival the following year in the Faroes. We used the name Summartónar from the beginning and in 1992 15 concerts were held in Tórshavn, Kirkjubøur and Runavík with compositions by William Heinesen, Edvard Nyholm Debess, Alti K. Petersen, Pauli í Sandagerði, Heðin Meitil, Bjarni Restorff, Ólavur Jøkladal, H.J. Højgaard, Esmar Jacobsen, Sunleif Rasmussen, Kristian Blak, Richard Stanley and Graeme Rudd in addition to classical repertoire. Since these early years, the musical scene in the Faroes has gone from strength to strength and our festival reflects the diversity and creativity of today’s musicians who bring Faroese music to the world and international music to the Faroes.

Contents Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Composers and songwriters featured at summartónar 2017 . 32 Other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Artistic director: Kristian Blak Cover photography and layout by veingir Print: Føroyaprent, NORDIC ECOLABEL 541 705

Summartónar is organized by Felagið Føroysk Tónaskøld (Association of Faroese Composers) in collaboration with Norðurlandahúsið í Føroyum (The Nordic House)

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CONCERT VENUES

SUMMARTÓNAR 2017 Adriano Trindade (BRA), Alda Magna (FO), Aldubáran (FO), Alvi Joensen (FO) Andras Olsen & Dávur Juul Magnussen (FO), Andreas Tykjær Restorff (FO) Anna Katrin Øssursdóttir Egilstrøð & Sebastian Edin (SE/FO), Arnold Ludvig (FO), Arnold Ludvig Quartet (FO), Skúlason/Eliassen/Poulsen, Blue Coat Brass Band (FO), duoH (DK), Elin Brimheim Heinesen (FO), Ernst Remmel (FO), Ernst Sondum Dalsgarð & Søren Johannsen (DK/FO), Eskil Romme (DK), Francisco del Pino (ARG), Guðrið Hansdóttir (FO), Hamferð (FO), Hans Andrias (FO), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (FO), Herluf Lützen & Agnar Lamhauge (FO), Hernan Lugano (ARG), Hettarher (FO), Himmerland (SCO/SE/PL/DK/GHA), Holbæk & co. (FO), Ingibjørg Hansen, Ernst Sondum Dalsgarð & Ólavur Jakobsen (FO), Jákup Eli (FO), Janus á Húsagarði (FO), Jasmin Mote (FO), Jóhannes Andreasen (FO), Jósef Zachariassen (FO), Jože Kotar & Luca Ferrini (SVN/IT), Kata (FO), Kenneth Jones & Birgitte Schnakenburg (FO), Kim Kristensen (FO), Kim Kristensen & Rógvi á Rógvu (FO), Karsten Vogel (Dk), Kristian Blak (FO), Kvonn (FO), Matthias Kjølbro (FO), Monika Stauss Joensen & Gudmund Mortensen (FO), MonkeyRat & The Hentze Horns (FO), Nordic Guitar Duo (DE/FO), norðan (DE/FO, Ólavur Jakobsen (FO), Pauli Poulsen Trio (FO), Plúmm (FO), Quatuor Amôn (BE), Rógvi á Rógvu Kvintett (IS/FO), Rokkur (IS/FO), Space Invaders (FO), Stanley Samuelsen & Paolo Principi (IT/FO), Sverre Eftestøl (NO), Svabonio (UK/FO), The Burning Hell (CAN), Tjant (FO), Toke Lund Christiansen & Birgitte Schnakenburg (DK/FO), Vágsbotnur South African Jazzband (FO), Yggdrasil (FO)

Concert Venues Elduvík Fuglafjørður Funningur Gjógv Gøta hattarvík HESTUR Kirkja KLAKSVÍK

MYKINES NÓLSOY Oyndarfjørður Runavík Sandur Suðuroy Tórshavn Viðareiði

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Summartónar is organized by Felagið Føroysk Tónaskøld (Faroese Composers) www.composers.fo composers and songwriters featured at Summartónar 2017

Wednesdays JUNE-AUGUST

Special events:

CULTURAL EVENINGS Summartónar and the guesthouse Gjáargarður organize Cultural Evenings each Wednesday at 7 p.m. The event includes music, meal and traditional Faroese dance Booking in advance at www.gjaargardur.fo or telephone +298 423171

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See programme for these events Wednesdays from June 7th to August 23rd Notice: Extendet programme with 3 concerts on Wednesday July 19th

northern islands In collaboration with FÓLKATÓNLEIKARASTEVNAN Summartónar presents a special concert trip to the scenic Northern island of Fugloy. See programme for this concert July 12th For travel information see www.ssl.fo and www.visitnordoy.fo (+298) 456939

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Also: Faroese dinner buffet at Hotel Føroyar 21st june, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th july Booking in advance and further information at www.hotelforoyar.fo

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Faroese Souvenirs

SUMMARTÓNAR 2017 SUNDAY 4 JUNE

TUESDAY 13 JUNE

HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Karsten Vogel (saxophone)

HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV

TUESDAY 6 JUNE

TÓRSHAVN

HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV

(alternatively Nólsoy) 1– 6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Kristian Blak (keyboard, näverlur)

(alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Arnold Ludvig (bass)

HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Yggdrasil: Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass), Høgni Lisberg (drums) Music by Kristian BLAK, Heðin ZISKA DAVIDSEN

TÓRSHAVN

WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE

HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Pauli Poulsen Trio: Pauli Poulsen (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Music by Pauli POULSEN

WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE GJÓGV GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Kvonn: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Sharon Weiss (recorder), Ívar Bærentsen (mandolin, guitar), Kristian Blak (piano) Music by Angelika NIELSEN, Ívar BÆRENTSEN, Kristian BLAK

FRIDAY 9 JUNE VIÐAREIÐI KIRKJAN 9 p.m. FREE Kvonn: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Sharon Weiss (recorder), Ívar Bærentsen (mandolin, guitar), Kristian Blak (piano) Music by Angelika NIELSEN, Ívar BÆRENTSEN, Kristian BLAK

FØRO OYAR Sørvágsvatn /

GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Yggdrasil: Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass) Music by Kristian BLAK

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NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Jóhannes Andreasen (piano) Music by William HEINESEN, Kristian BLAK, George CRUMB

GØTA KIRKJAN 7.30 p.m. FREE Monika Stauss Joensen (violin), Gudmund Mortensen (organ) Music by Atli KÁRASON PETERSEN, Georg F. HÄNDEL, Leif HANSEN

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TÓRSHAVN REYNAGØTA 12 Kristian Blak (piano) Music by Kristian BLAK

Holbæk & co. Music by Kristian HOLBÆK

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TØTING 9.00 p.m. 100,– The Burning Hell: Mathilas Kom (vocals, guitar), Ariel Sharratt (clarinet, drums), Darren Browne (bass, guitar)

SUNDAY 11 JUNE

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SATURDAY 17 JUNE

WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE

TÓRSHAVN

GJÓGV

HAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE Monika Stauss Joensen (violin), Gudmund Mortensen (organ) Music by Atli KÁRASON PETERSEN, Georg F. HÄNDEL, Leif HANSEN

GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Guðrið Hansdóttir (vocal, guitar) Songs by Guðrið HANSDÓTTIR

SUNDAY 18 JUNE

TÓRSHAVN

HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Kim Kristensen (keyboard), Rógvi á Rógvu (percussion)

TÓRSHAVN REYNAGØTA 12 Kristian Blak (piano) Music by Kristian BLAK

4 p.m. 50,-

MONDAY 19 JUNE TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Yggdrasil: Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass), Høgni Lisberg (drums) Music by Kristian BLAK, Heðin ZISKA DAVIDSEN

TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. 50,– Skúlason/Eliassen/Poulsen: Ingi Bjarni Skúlason (piano), Bárður Reinert Poulsen (bass), Magnús Trygvason Eliassen (drums) Music by Bárður R. POULSEN, Ingi Bjarni SKÚLASON

TUESDAY 20 JUNE HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar)

TÓRSHAVN HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Skúlason/Eliassen/Poulsen: Ingi Bjarni Skúlason (piano), Bárður Reinert Poulsen (bass), Magnús Trygvason Eliassen (drums) Music by Bárður R. POULSEN, Ingi Bjarni SKÚLASON

HOTEL FØROYAR 7 p.m. 375,– Faroese dinner buffet Entertainment: Faroese music – Hans Andrias (vocal, guitar, harmonica) Faroese chain dance – Faroese saga Language: English Further information and booking: www.hotelforoyar.com

THURSDAY 22 JUNE TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE HVISKENDE VARDER: Kim Kristensen (piano, keyboard), Rógvi á Rógvu (percussion) Music by Kim KRISTENSEN, Rógvi á Rógvu

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FUGLAFJØRÐUR MENTANARHÚSIÐ 8 p.m. 50,– Skúlason/Eliassen/Poulsen: Ingi Bjarni Skúlason (piano), Bárður Reinert Poulsen (bass), Magnús Trygvason Eliassen (drums) Music by Bárður R. POULSEN, Ingi Bjarni SKÚLASON

SUNDAY 25 JUNE HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Matthias Kjølbro (saxophone)

TÓRSHAVN LISTASAVN FØROYA 4 p.m. 65,– Norðan: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Thomas Loefke (harp) Music by Thomas LOEFKE, Angelika NIELSEN, Kristian BLAK

tutl record shop Free summer concerts:

Weekdays at 4 pm, mostly on Wednesdays and Fridays. See tutl.com for details. June 4th – August 27th

MONDAY 26 JUNE TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Jóhannes Andreasen (piano) Music by Pauli í SANDAGERÐI, Tróndur BOGASON, Sunleif RASMUSSEN George CRUMB

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FUGLAFJØRÐUR

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HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV

MENTANARHÚSIÐ 4 p.m. 50,– Janus á Húsagarði (vocal, mandolin, guitar) Songs by Janus á Húsagarði

HOTEL FØROYAR 7 p.m. 375,– Faroese dinner buffet Entertainment: Faroese music – Kristian Blak (piano) Faroese chain dance – Faroese saga Language: English Further information and booking: www.hotelforoyar.com

KIRKJAN 8 p.m. FREE Hans Andrias (vocal, guitar, harmonica) Songs by Hans Andrias JACOBSEN

(alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Ernst Remmel (trumpet), Aksel Remmel (keyboard)

TÓRSHAVN HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Herluf Lützen (guitar), Agnar Lamhauge (bass) Music by Herluf LÜTZEN, Agnar LAMHAUGE

WEDNESDAY 28 JUNE GJÓGV GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Guðrið Hansdóttir (vocal, guitar) Songs by Guðrið HANSDÓTTIR

THURSDAY 29 JUNE TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Guðrið Hansdóttir (vocal, guitar) Songs by Guðrið HANSDÓTTIR

FRIDAY 30 JUNE SUÐUROY SALT 7 p.m. 50,– Janus á Húsagarði (vocal, mandolin, guitar) Songs by Janus á Húsagarði

SATURDAY 1 JULY TÓRSHAVN HAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE Elin Brimheim Heinesen (vocal, guitar), Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Eyðun Eilersson Johannesen (bass) Songs by Elin BRIMHEIM HEINESEN

MYKINES KIRKJAN 3 p.m. FREE Rebekka Petersen (vocal, guitar) Songs by Rebekka PETERSEN

SUNDAY 2 JULY HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Norðan: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Thomas Loefke (harp), Kristian Blak (keyboard, näverlur) 12

NÓLSOY MAGGIE’S 5 p.m. 50,– Herluf Lützen (guitar), Agnar Lamhauge (bass) Music by Herluf LÜTZEN, Agnar LAMHAUGE

SANDUR LISTASAVNIÐ 3 p.m. 50,– Aldubáran: Andrea Heindriksdóttir (flute), Johan Hentze (trumpet), Ólavur Olsen (trumpet), Andras Olsen (trombone), Páll Sólstein (horn), Anna Klett (clarinet), Christina Andersen (bassoon), nn (obo), Bernhard Wilkinson (conductor) Music by Sunleif RASMUSSEN

THURSDAY 6 JULY TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE DuoH: Jeanette H. Balland, Charlotte Andersson (saxophones) Music by Sunleif RASMUSSEN, Páll SÓLSTEIN, Kim KRISTENSEN, Kári BÆK, Kristian BLAK

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NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Aldubáran: Andrea Heindriksdóttir (flute), Johan Hentze (trumpet), Ólavur Olsen (trumpet), Andras Olsen (trombone), Páll Sólstein (horn), Anna Klett (clarinet), Christina Andersen (bassoon), nn (oboe), Bernhard Wilkinson (conductor) Music by Sunleif RASMUSSEN

MENTANARHÚSIÐ 8 p.m. 50,– Jasmin Mote (vocal), Vinjar Egilsnes Petersen (piano) Songs by Jasmin MOTE MonkeyRat & The Hentze Horns: Anna Iachino (vocals), Arnold Ludvig (bass, vocals), Rúni Eysturlíð (guitar), Tórður Dam Jacobsen (drums), Johan Hentze (trumpet), Tróndur Herason Olsen (trumpet), Matthias Kjølbro (saxophone), Milja Matras Niclasen (trombone), Jasmin Mote and Lea Kampmann (backing vocals) Music by Anna IACHINO, Arnold LUDVIG

TUESDAY 4 JULY

FRIDAY 7 JULY

HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV

SUÐUROY

(alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Matthias Kjølbro (saxophone)

SALT 7 p.m. 50,– Jože Kotar (clarinet), Luca Ferrini (piano) Music From Islands by Arnold LUDVIG, Joseph VELLA, Cecilia FRANKE, Simon READE, C.S.L.PARKER, Mirjam TALLY, Kristian BLAK, Dominique Le GENDRE

MONDAY 3 JULY TÓRSHAVN

TÓRSHAVN HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Elin Brimheim Heinesen (vocal, guitar), Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Eyðun Eilersson Johannesen (bass) Songs by Elin BRIMHEIM HEINESEN

WEDNESDAY 5 JULY GJÓGV GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Elin Brimheim Heinesen (vocal, guitar), Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Eyðun Eilersson Johannesen (bass) Songs by Elin BRIMHEIM HEINESEN

TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. 100,– Jákup Eli (vocal, guitar) Songs by Jákup Eli JOENSEN (vocal, guitar) Jasmin Mote (vocal), Vinjar Egilsnes Petersen (piano) Songs by Jasmin MOTE MonkeyRat & The Hentze Horns: Anna Iachino (vocals), Arnold Ludvig (bass, vocals), Rúni Eysturlíð (guitar), Tórður Dam Jacobsen (drums), Johan Hentze (trumpet), Tróndur Herason Olsen (trumpet), Matthias Kjølbro (saxophone), Milja Matras Niclasen (trombone), Jasmin Mote and Lea Kampmann (backing vocals) Music by Anna IACHINO, Arnold LUDVIG

KLAKSVÍK SPANIASTOVA 9 p.m. 50,– Hettarher: Andreas Tykjær Restorff (cello), Torleik Mortensen (bass) Music by Andreas TYKJÆR RESTORFF, Torleik MORTENSEN

SATURDAY 8 JULY TÓRSHAVN HAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE DuoH: Jeanette H. Balland, Charlotte Andersson (saxophones) Music by Sunleif RASMUSSEN, Páll SÓLSTEIN, Kim KRISTENSEN, Kári BÆK, Kristian BLAK

NÓLSOY MAGGIE’S 2 p.m. 50,– FólkatónleikastevnaN (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced

MYKINES mykinesstova 9 p.m. 50,– Hettarher: Andreas Tykjær Restorff (cello), Torleik Mortensen (bass) Music by Andreas TYKJÆR RESTORFF, Torleik MORTENSEN

SUNDAY 9 JULY HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Jože Kotar (clarinet)

TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. 125,– FólkatónleikastevnaN (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced

NÓLSOY MAGGIE’S 5 p.m. 50,– Hans Andrias (vocal, guitar, harmonica) Songs by Hans Andrias JACOBSEN

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TUESDAY 27 JUNE

GJÓGV

LISTASAVNIÐ 3 p.m. 50,– DuoH: Jeanette H. Balland, Charlotte Andersson (saxophones) Music by Sunleif RASMUSSEN, Páll SÓLSTEIN, Kim KRISTENSEN, Kári BÆK, Kristian BLAK

GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Norðan: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Thomas Loefke (harp) Music by Thomas LOEFKE, Angelika NIELSEN, Kristian BLAK

MONDAY 10 JULY MYKINES

Tórshavn

from 3 p.m. 100,– FólkatónleikastevnaN (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced

HOTEL FØROYAR 7 p.m. 395,– Faroese dinner buffet Entertainment: Faroese music – Rebekka Petersen (vocal, guitar) Faroese chain dance – Faroese saga Language: English Further information and booking: www.hotelforoyar.com

TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Jože Kotar (clarinet), Luca Ferrini (piano) Music From Islands by Arnold LUDVIG, Joseph VELLA, Cecilia FRANKE, Simon READE, C.S.L.PARKER, Mirjam TALLY, Kristian BLAK, Dominique Le GENDRE

RUNAVÍK BÓKASAVNIÐ VIÐ LØKIN 8 p.m. 50,– Jože Kotar (clarinet), Luca Ferrini (piano) Music From Islands by Arnold LUDVIG, Joseph VELLA, Cecilia FRANKE, Simon READE, C.S.L.PARKER, Mirjam TALLY, Kristian BLAK, Dominique Le GENDRE

TUESDAY 11 JULY HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Ernst Remmel (trumpet)

TÓRSHAVN HVONN 9 p.m. FREE FólkatónleikastevnaN (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced

WEDNESDAY 12 JULY FUGLOY, HATTARVÍK KIRKJAN 4.30 p.m. FREE FólkatónleikastevnaN (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced

FUGLOY, KIRKJA KIRKJAN 9 p.m. FREE FólkatónleikastevnaN (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced

THURSDAY 13 JULY TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ Kristian Blak (piano) Music by Kristian BLAK

3 p.m. FREE

SATURDAY 15 JULY

Tuesdays & sundays, june–august

Special events:

Concerto Grotto

Photography by Birgir Enni

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SANDUR

During the last several years, Birgir Enni, skipper of the vessel Norðlýsið, and Kristian Blak have arranged trips with musicians and audiences to caves, into which – weather permitting – one can enter in smaller boats, utilizing the natural sounds and unique acoustics of the caves as integral parts of the music. These concerts have taken place in collaboration with Summartónar, which brings visiting musicians in additional to local performes into these unique Faroese concert halls. See programme for these concerts on Tuesdays from June 6th to August 15th – and Sundays from June 18th to August 20th NORÐLÝSIÐ, Schooner, departs from Vágsbotnur, near Bryggjubakka 14, Tórshavn at 1 p.m. – Returns to Tórshavn approx 6 p.m. depending on wind and current. Tickets at TUTL shop, Niels Finsens gøta 9c, 100 Tórshavn, shop@tutl.com and (+298) 21 85 20, www.nordlysid.com

TÓRSHAVN HAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE Thomas Loefke (harp), Kristian Blak (piano) Music by Thomas LOEFKE, Angelika NIELSEN, Kristian BLAK

SUNDAY 16 JULY HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Kristian Blak (keyboard, näverlur)

NÓLSOY MAGGIE’S 5 p.m. 50,– Thomas Loefke (harp) Music by Thomas LOEFKE, Angelika NIELSEN, Kristian BLAK

NORÐLÝSIð Captain Birgir welcomes you onboard Sightseeing, Birdwatching and Concerto Grotto

MONDAY 17 JULY TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. ISCM FREE Aldubáran: Øssur Bæk (violin), Páll Sólstein (horn), Jóhannes Andreasen (piano) Music by Hsueh-Yung SHEN

www.nordlysid.com phone: +298 218520

GJÓGV

TÓRSHAVN

MYKINES

KIRKJAN 8 p.m. FREE Stanley Samuelsen (vocal, guitar), Paolo Principi (accordion) Songs by Stanley SAMUELSEN

GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Kvonn: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Sharon Weiss (recorder), Ívar Bærentsen (mandolin, guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass) Music by Angelika NIELSEN, Ívar BÆRENTSEN, Kristian BLAK

SIRKUS 5 p.m. ISCM FREE Music Talk: An introduction by Dutch composer Jan-Bas Bollen to his audiovisual works performed at Summartónar 2017

KIRKJAN 5 p.m. ISCM FREE Quatuor Amôn: Aymeric de Villoutreys (violin), Eva Pusker (violin), Nina Poskin (viola), Anne-Gabrielle Lia-Aragnouet (cello) Music by Claude DEBUSSY, Kristian BLAK

TÓRSHAVN

REINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. ISCM 50,– Francisco del Pino (electric guitar) Music by Francisco del PINO Andreas Tykjær Restorff (cello) Music by Andreas TYKJÆR RESTORFF, Kári BÆK Andras Olsen (trombone) & Dávur Juul Magnussen (trombone) Music by Francisco del PINO, Tomoko FUKUI Quatuor Amôn: Aymeric de Villoutreys (violin), Eva Pusker (violin), Nina Poskin (viola), Anne-Gabrielle Lia-Aragnouet (cello) Music by Alison ISADORA, Kristian BLAK Hernan Lugano (piano), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jakobsen (trummur), Jiba Xulu (vocal) Music by Hernan LUGANO

LISTASAVNI. 3 p.m. 50,– Pauli Poulsen Trio: Pauli Poulsen (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Music by Pauli POULSEN

KLAKSVÍK

TÓRSHAVN

SPANIASTOVA 9 p.m. 50,– Stanley Samuelsen (vocal, guitar), Paolo Principi (accordion) Songs by Stanley SAMUELSEN

LISTASAVN FØROYA 4 p.m. 65,– Ingibjørg Hansen (soprano), Ernst Sondum Dalsgarð (tenor), Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar) Music by Regin DAHL, Ernst SONDUM DALSGARÐ, Ingibjørg Hansen, Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART

TUESDAY 18 JULY HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. ISCM 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Hernan Lugano (keyboard), Jiba Xulu (vocal)

TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. ISCM 50,– Alvi Joensen (guitar), Andreas Tykjær Restorff (cello), Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar) Music by Andreas TYKJÆR RESTORFF, Kristian BLAK, Tomoko FUKUI, Hsueh-Yung SHEN

THURSDAY 20 JULY

TÓRSHAVN

HVONN 9 p.m. ISCM FREE Hernan Lugano (keyboard), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Francisco del Pino (guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jakobsen (trummur) & Vágsbotnur South African Jazzband feat. Jiba Xulu (vocal) Music by Hernan LUGANO, Abdullah IBRAHIM, Johnny DYANI, Miriam MAKEBA

NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 2.15 p.m. ISCM FREE Music Talk: An introduction by Dutch/New Zealand composer Alison Isadora to her compositions performed at Summartónar 2017

WEDNESDAY 19 JULY GJÓGV Í GJÓNNI 4 p.m. ISCM FREE Jiba Xulu (vocal), Hernan Lugano (keyboard), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Francisco del Pino (guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jakobsen (trummur) Music by Hernan LUGANO, Abdullah IBRAHIM, Johnny DYANI, Miriam MAKEBA, Francisco del PINO

GJÓGV Í KIRKJUNI 5.30 p.m. FREE Nordic Guitar Duo: Alvi Joensen (guitar), Max Näpel (guitar) Music by Max NÄPEL, Simon PETERSSON, Alvi JOENSEN

TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. ISCM FREE Jósef Zachariassen (piano) Music by Alison ISADORA, Ludvig van BEETHOVEN, Franz LISTZ, Jósef ZACHARIASSEN

FUGLAFJØRÐUR MENTANARHÚSIÐ 8 p.m. ISCM 50,– Jósef Zachariassen (piano) Nordic Guitar Duo: Alvi Joensen (guitar), Max Näpel (guitar) Hernan Lugano (piano) Music by Max NÄPEL, Tomoko FUKUI, Alison ISADORA, Simon PETERSSON, Alvi JOENSEN, Tomoko FUKUI, Hernan LUGANO

FRIDAY 21 JULY SUÐUROY SALT 7 p.m. ISCM 50,– Aldubáran: Øssur Bæk (violin), Páll Sólstein (horn), Jóhannes Andreasen (piano) Music by Hsueh-Yung SHEN

SIRKUS 5.30 p.m. ISCM FREE Audiovisual instalations: PulseFF & CentreFuge Works by Jan-Bas BOLLEN

SATURDAY 22 JULY

MYKINES MYKINESSTOVA 8 p.m. ISCM 50,– Francisco del Pino (electric guitar) Music by Francisco del PINO Hernan Lugano (keyboard), Jiba Xulu (vocal) Music by Hernan LUGANO

SUNDAY 23 JULY HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Andras Olsen (trombone), Dávur Juul Magnussen (trombone)

SANDUR

TÓRSHAVN

NÓLSOY

HAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE Nordic Guitar Duo: Alvi Joensen (guitar), Max Näpel (guitar) Music by Max NÄPEL, Simon PETERSSON, Alvi JOENSEN

MAGGIE'S 5 p.m. 50,– Stanley Samuelsen (vocal, guitar), Paolo Principi (accordion) Songs by Stanley SAMUELSEN

MYKINES

TÓRSHAVN

KIRKJAN 3 p.m. ISCM FREE Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar) Music by Hsueh-Yung SHEN Andras Olsen (trombone), Dávur Juul Magnussen (trombone) Music by Andras OLSEN, Dávur JUUL MAGNUSSEN, Francisco del PINO, Tomoko FUKUI, Kristian BLAK

REINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. ISCM 50,– Quatuor Amôn: Aymeric de Villoutreys (violin), Eva Pusker (violin), Nina Poskin (viola), Anne-Gabrielle Lia-Aragnouet (cello) Music by Kristian BLAK, Guillaume LEKEU

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FUNNINGUR

MYKINES

TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. ISCM FREE Quatuor Amôn: Aymeric de Villoutreys (violin), Eva Pusker (violin), Nina Poskin (viola), Anne-Gabrielle Lia-Aragnouet (cello) Music by Kristian BLAK, Claude DEBUSSY

MYKINESSTOVA 9 p.m. 50,– Himmerland: Mairi Campbell (violin, vocals), Andrzej Krejniuk (bass), Ayi Solomon (percussion), Jens Ulvsand (bouzouki), Eskil Romme (saxophone) Music by Eskil ROMME, Mairi CAMPBELL, Andrzej KREJNIUK

ELDUVÍK

THURSDAY 27 JULY

KIRKJAN 8 p.m. FREE Andras Olsen (trombone), Dávur Juul Magnussen (trombone) Music by Andras OLSEN, Dávur JUUL MAGNUSSEN

TUESDAY 25 JULY HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Eskil Romme (saxophone)

TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. 50,– Andras Olsen (trombone), Dávur Juul Magnussen (trombone) Music by Andras OLSEN, Dávur JUUL MAGNUSSEN

TÓRSHAVN HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Himmerland: Mairi Campbell (violin, vocals), Andrzej Krejniuk (bass), Ayi Solomon (percussion), Jens Ulvsand (bouzouki), Eskil Romme (saxophone) Music by Eskil ROMME, Mairi CAMPBELL, Andrzej KREJNIUK

WEDNESDAY 26 JULY GJÓGV

TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Himmerland: Mairi Campbell (violin, vocals), Andrzej Krejniuk (bass), Ayi Solomon (percussion), Jens Ulvsand (bouzouki), Eskil Romme (saxophone) Music by Eskil ROMME, Mairi CAMPBELL, Andrzej KREJNIUK

FRIDAY 28 JULY TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ from 4 p.m. FREE FólkatónleikastevnaN (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced

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SATURDAY 29 JULY TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ from 4 p.m. FREE FólkatónleikastevnaN (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced

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SUNDAY 30 JULY HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Kristian Blak (keyboard, näverlur)

MONDAY 31 JULY

GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Ingibjørg Hansen (soprano), Ernst Sondum Dalsgarð (tenor), Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar) Music by Regin DAHL, Ernst SONDUM DALSGARÐ, Ingibjørg Hansen, Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART

TÓRSHAVN

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MONDAY 24 JULY

everybody wants to fly

NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Ernst Sondum Dalsgarð (tenor), Søren Johannsen (piano) Music by Samuel BARBER, Pauli í SANDAGERÐI, Richard STRAUSS, Gioachino ROSSINI, Kristian BLAK

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TUESDAY 1 AUGUST (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Ernst Remmel (trumpet)

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TÓRSHAVN

SUNDAY 6 AUGUST

SATURDAY 12 AUGUST

THURSDAY 17 AUGUST

HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Tjant: Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Torleik Mortensen (bass), Brandur Jacobsen (drums), Per Ingvaldur Højgaard Petersen (percussion) Music by Heðin ZISKA DAVIDSEN

HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV

TÓRSHAVN

(alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Anna Katrin Øssursdóttir Egilstrøð (vocal, electronics), Sebastian Edin (vocal, electronics)

HAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE Kenneth Jones (trumpet), Birgitte Schnakenburg (piano) Music by Ken JONES, Kristian BLAK, Pauli í SANDAGERÐI, William HIMES

NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Svabonio: Daniel Rye (clarinet), Fiona Parker (horn), Angelika Nielsen (violin), Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar) Arrangements of music from Jens Christian Svabo's notebook by Daniel RYE

GJÓGV

MONDAY 7 AUGUST

SUNDAY 13 AUGUST

GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Ernst Sondum Dalsgarð (tenor), Søren Johannsen (piano) Music by Samuel BARBER, Pauli í SANDAGERÐI, Richard STRAUSS, Kristian BLAK

TÓRSHAVN

HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV

NÓLSOY

NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Anna Katrin Øssursdóttir Egilstrøð (vocal, electronics), Sebastian Edin (vocal, electronics) Music by Anna Katrin Egilstrøð, Sebastian EDIN

(alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar)

MAGGIE'S 8 p.m. 50,– Tjant: Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jacobsen (drums), Per Ingvaldur Højgaard Petersen (percussion) Music by Heðin ZISKA DAVIDSEN

TUESDAY 8 AUGUST

TÓRSHAVN

FRIDAY 18 AUGUST

WEDNESDAY 2 AUGUST

THURSDAY 3 AUGUST TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Toke Lund Christiansen (flute), Birgitte Schnakenburg (piano) Music by Kári BÆK, Kristian BLAK, Asger LUND CHRISTIANSEN, Felix MENDELSOHN (arr. Toke LUND CHRISTIANSEN), Georges ENESCU, Jakob GADE (arr. Toke LUND CHRISTIANSEN)

GØTA KIRKJAN judith võlker (organ)

4 p.m. FREE

FUGLAFJØRÐUR MENTANARHÚSIÐ 8 p.m. 50,– Toke Lund Christiansen (flute), Birgitte Schnakenburg (piano) Music by Kári BÆK, Kristian BLAK, Asger LUND CHRISTIANSEN, Felix MENDELSOHN (arr. Toke LUND CHRISTIANSEN), Georges ENESCU, Jakob GADE (arr. Toke LUND CHRISTIANSEN)

SATURDAY 5 AUGUST TÓRSHAVN HAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE Sverre Eftestøl (organ) Music by Sverre EFTESTØL & arrangements of folk music from Vest-Agder (Norway)

MYKINES MYKINESSTOVA 9 p.m. 50,– Kristian Blak (piano), Anders Hjuler (artist) Music by Kristian BLAK 20

HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Matthias Kjølbro (saxophone)

LISTASAVN FØROYA 4 p.m. 65,– Kata: Arnfrí. Lützen, Greta Svabo Bech, Guðrið Hansdóttir, Ey. Berghamar Jacobsen, Unn Paturson (vocal) Music trad. arr. by Unn PATURSON, Greta SVABO BECH

MONDAY 14 AUGUST

TÓRSHAVN

HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Blue Coat Brass Band: Tróndur Herason Olsen (trumpet), Johan Hentze (trumpet), Ólavur Olsen (trumpet, baryton horn), Mortan Zachariassen (saxophone), Milja Matras Niclasen (trombone), Atli Kárason Petersen (tuba), Rógvu á Rógvu (drums, percussion) Music by Rógvi á RÓGVU

NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Tjant: Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jacobsen (drums), Per Ingvaldur Højgaard Petersen (percussion), Anders Hjuler (artist) Music by Heðin ZISKA DAVIDSEN

WEDNESDAY 9 AUGUST GJÓGV GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Kvonn: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Sharon Weiss (recorder), Ívar Bærentsen (mandolin, guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass) Music by Angelika NIELSEN, Ívar BÆRENTSEN, Kristian BLAK

THURSDAY 10 AUGUST TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Kenneth Jones (trumpet), Birgitte Schnakenburg (piano) Music by Ken JONES, Kristian BLAK, Pauli í SANDAGERÐI, William HIMES

TUESDAY 15 AUGUST HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Svabonio: Daniel Rye (clarinet), Fiona Parker (horn), Angelika Nielsen (violin), Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar)

TÓRSHAVN HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Alda Magna: Kim Kristensen (keyboard), Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Music by Kim KRISTENSEN

WEDNESDAY 16 AUGUST GJÓGV GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Svabonio: Daniel Rye (clarinet), Fiona Parker (horn), Angelika Nielsen (violin), Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar) Arrangements of music from Jens Christian Svabo's notebook by Daniel RYE

TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. 50,– Rokkur: Reuben Fenemore (clarinet, flute, shinobue, shakuhachi, electronics, rokk), Sarah Albu (voice, electronics, spindle, rokk), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar, electronics, modular synth, rokk), Anders Hjuler (artist) Space Invaders: Knút Háberg Eystustein, Sakaris Joensen, Mattias Kapnas, Per Ingvaldur Højgaard Petersen, Heðin Ziska Davidsen (electronics)

SATURDAY 19 AUGUST TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. 50,– Arnold Ludvig Quartet: Ólavur Olsen (trumpet), Rúni Eysturlíð (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums), Anders Hjuler (artist) Music by Arnold LUDVIG Plúmm: Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Magnus Johannessen (keyboard), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Music by Leivur THOMSEN, Magnus JOHANNESSEN, Arnold LUDVIG, Rógvi á RÓGVU

SUNDAY 20 AUGUST HESTUR, KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,– (Booking: www.nordlysid.com or shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Hamferð: Jón Hansen (vocal, percussion), John Áki Egholm (guitar), Theodor Kapnas (guitar)

TÓRSHAVN REYNAGØTA 12 Kristian Blak (piano) Music by Kristian BLAK

4 p.m. 50,-

TUESDAY 22 AUGUST

SATURDAY 26 AUGUST

TÓRSHAVN

HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Rógvi á Rógvu Kvintett: Sigurður Flosason (saxophone), Kjartan Valdimarsson (piano), Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Music by Rógvi á RÓGVU

REINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. 50,– Adriano Trindade (vocal, guitar) Music by Adriano TRINDADE Rógvi á Rógvu Kvintett: Sigurður Flosason (saxophone), Kjartan Valdimarsson (piano), Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Music by Rógvi á RÓGVU

WEDNESDAY 23 AUGUST GJÓGV GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,– CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Kvonn: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Sharon Weiss (recorder), Ívar Bærentsen (mandolin, guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass) Music by Angelika NIELSEN, Ívar BÆRENTSEN, Kristian BLAK

SUNDAY 27 AUGUST NÓLSOY MAGGIE’S 5 p.m. 50,– Adriano Trindade (vocal, guitar) Music by Adriano TRINDADE

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artists

BIOGRAPHIES Alda Magna comprises four musicians who all live

works such as Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire, Stravinsky’s

in the Faroe Islands. The compositions the group perform

Septet, Octet, and A Soldier’s Tale, and Schubert’s Octet.

are atmospheric wanderings into abstract soundscapes with references to historical and contemporary music.

Andras & Dávur A friendship that started in Tórshavn Brass Band. They went their separate ways

Aldubáran In 1995 seven young Faroese musicians

through Europe, and after many years in different

formed an ensemble with the main purpose to perform

countries they have now put their heads together again as

and promote Faroese music. This ensemble is Aldubáran.

a duo project. At their first performance at Summartónar

Today Aldubáran has 14 members playing the flute,

2016, they wrote original works, as well as adapted

clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola,

music from their classical music heritage. In 2017 they

guitar and piano. This rather untraditional combination

will again play together some original works, and they will

of instruments makes for great diversity in concerts and

be a part of ISCM week. Dávur lives in glasgow and works

gives scope for composers. Aldubáran has commissioned

in the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Andras lives in

a regular cellist in the Faroese Symphony Orchestra and

Arnold Ludvig is a Faroese composer and the

and premiered a vast number of works by Faroese and

Denmark and works in the Royal Lifeguard Band, and is

has recently also played pop music with artists such as

2005 Atlantic Music Event, award winner for Best bassist.

foreign composers which have been well received by

a member of Athelas Sinfonietta and Ensemble Scenatet.

Teitur and Eivør.

In 1992, he studied Jazz Performance at FIH music

part in their programmes the masterpieces of the music

Andreas Restorff studied cello at the Royal

Anna Katrin Øssursdóttir Egilstrøð

performer, and furthered his studies in jazz at McGill

literature are equally important. They have performed

Danish Academy, Copenhagen. Since then he has been

Inspired by raw nature and big city life, Anna Katrin

University, in Montreal, Canada, from 1993–95. His cd

sculpts her voice in an electronic landscape of sound

releases on Tutl Records include, Arnold Ludvig Sextet,

scapes and beats. With songs written in Faroese and

VOYAGES, in 2013 and ICELAND, in 2016, both have

English. Normally Anna Katrin performs with vocals and

received great reviews from DK and FO.

Skúlason/Eliassen/Poulsen

the press and public. Albeit Faroese music plays a major

school in Iceland, was awarded a scholarship for Best

electronics but for the Concerto Grotto concert it will be her pure, naked voice that meets with the cave and the

ARNOLD LUDVIG QUARTET based in the Faroe

ocean’s roar. Anna Katrin is also known as the singer in

Islands, was founded in 2016 as an extention to his

the band Valravn.

sextet which he founded in Denmark back in 2012. Arnold started playing the sextet repertoire in trio last

Dávur og Andras DuoH Alison Isadora Francisco del Pino

Anna Katrin Øssursdóttir Egilstrøð 24

Jón Aldará / Hamferð

Hernan Lugano

Himmerland (Dk/S/Pol/Ghana) featuring MairiCampbell (Sco) 25

but has performed with several artists – the collaboration

albums. Heðin tours widely with his own band and with

Jákup Eli Joensen (b.1982) is a gifted Faroese

be performed at Summartónar 2017. The style is Nordic

with composer/producer Kári Jacobsen being the most

bands such as Yggdrasil and Marius Ziska.

singer/songwriter. In 2011 he released the album, Kom

melodic jazz composed by Arnold Ludvig.

notable. Elin is joined by two skilful musicians, guitarist

Blue COAT Brass Band plays compositions for

við mer, and one of the songs “Vanja”, became a hit in the

Leivur Thomsen and bass-player Arnold Ludvig. Read

Herluf Lützen & Agnar Lamhauge The

more at: http://heinesen.fo/

guitarist Herluf Lützen has been playing jazz and rock

Faroes that year.

music for many years. Agnar Lamhauge plays the double

Janus á Húsagarði (b. 1971) grew up in

Guðrið Hansdóttir is a Faroese Musician/Artist.

bass and the electric bass in this group. He is also a

Tórshavn. He plays guitar, mandolin and sings. In 2014

Her sound is a mixture of pop/folk and electronic music.

member of the Faroese Symphony Orchestra and is

Janus began writing his own songs, lyrics and music.

duoh Jeanette H. Balland and Charlotte H. Andersson

Her main instruments are vocals, guitar and flute. She has

known as a member of the legendary folk group Enekk.

Janus’ music is inspired by Irish folk/rock.

are both educated saxophonists; CA with additional song-

released 4 solo albums and is also known as one half of

Herluf and Agnar will be playing their own compositions.

and organist education, JB as soloist. An unusual constant

the Faroese Electro Duo, Byrta. Apart from being a solo

Hernan Lugano (ARG),

alternation of sound and form is expressed through the

artist and member of Byrta, she is also a member of the

ensemble's instrumentation and temperament. The duo

Female Vocal Quintet, Kata. The Quintet performs modern

Hernan Lugano Hernán is an Argentine pianist

and chamber musician, but also performs in a jazz/funk

has chosen to place special emphasis on the baritone

interpretations of traditional Faroese songs.

and composer. Born in Buenos Aires, he is a self-taught

setting. Jósef is currently a student of Erling Ragnar

pianist who merges classical traditions, Argentine

Eriksen at the Music Institute in Stavanger, Norway.

brass instruments and drum kit by drummer Rógvi á Rógvu.

saxophones warm, powerful and poetic character.

Jósef Zachariassen (b. 1995) is a Faroese pianist. Mainly, Jósef performs classical music as a soloist

Heðin Ziska Davidsen is a rock guitarist with other

music and jazz. From the beginning he was devoted to

Elin Brimheim Heinesen is a singer-songwriter

interests such as metal and jazz music. As the bandleader

composing and performing his own music, performing

Jože Kotar & Luca Ferrini Jože Kotar became

well-known in the Faroes since the 70’s. She is a soloist,

of Tjant he composes all the material and has released 3

piano solo concerts on Argentine and European stages

principal clarinettist of the RTV Slovenia Symphony

and with his most emblematic ensembles, such as Trio

Orchestra in 2007 after serving in that role at the

Semblanza, HL TangoWalk Quintet, HL TangoJazz Trio and

Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra for twelve years. Luca

Latin Groove Orquestra.

Ferrini, pianist, harpsichordist and organist from Trieste

Josef Zachariassen

(Italy) performed in more than thousand concerts as Hettarher (FO) is an electronic/acoustic band based

soloist, chamber musician and with orchestra in Europe,

in Tórshavn. The two members Andreas Restorff and

Asia and Central America.

Torleik Mortensen have managed to compose a whole spectrum of timbres from acoustic instruments and

Kenneth Jones & Birgitte Schnakenburg

electronic equipment in a way that draws you into a world

started to work and perform regularly together in 2008.

where minimalism meets spectralism and nature meets

Together they have performed many concert recitals in

industrialism.

the Faroe Islands as well as in Denmark and London. In

Norðan

2011 they released their first CD together through Tutl Himmerland Danish based Folk & Roots fusion

Tíðin Rennur, in 2015 the second CD Smilla.

band launched in 2010 , including band members from

Nordic Guitar Duo

Denmark (Eskil Romme), Poland (Andrzej Krejniuk),

Kristian Blak is involved in a wide range of musical

Sweden (Jens Ulvsand) and Ghana (Ayi Solomon). During

activities. He composes for international classical

the last years activities in UK, the band has worked with

ensembles, performs locally and tours internationally as a

local solists like Nuala Kennedy, Eilidh Shaw, and now

musician and bandleader with jazz, folk and world music

Mairi Campbell who's touring with Himmerland at several

groups.

occasions during 2017. Kvonn is a group of musicians from the Faroe Islands

Toke Lund Christiansen 26

Pauli Poulsen

that plays traditional and contemporary folk music from

artists

year and currently writing new music for the quartet to

Ólavur Jakobsen Largely self-taught as a

Rokkur is a project by Heðin Ziska Davidsen, Reuben

Stanley Samuelsen / Paolo Principi

by the band members, as well as traditional tunes.

classical guitarist, he commenced his studies at the Royal

Fenemore and Sarah Albu. It is a performance based on

Stanley Samuelsen’s melodic songs are accompanied by

Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen with guitarist

an old tool for spinning yarn. This tool is called ”Rokkur”

his impeccable fingerstyle guitar playing. In 1964 in

MonkeyRat & The Hentze Horns Songwriter

Ingolf Olsen. Ólavur continued his studies in Paris with

in Faroese. As we use this tool to make wool into yarn

the village of Fuglafjørður Stanley’s stage performance

& vocalist, Anna Iachino with superb bassist & composer

French guitarist Roland Dyens and masterclasses with Sir

and yarn into garment, these processes will also produce

career began with a local band. Stanley went solo, and

Arnold Ludvig deliver multi-genre music rooted mainly in

Julian Bream and David Russell. Ólavur is co-founder of

sound. Both their natrual acoustic sounds, but in addition

has released 7 albums - the latest being Folk Songs

Funk. In 2010, MonkeyRat released their 1st cd, Fuck The

the Faroese chamber ensemble Aldubáran, and divides

to these sounds, we use electronics, to augment the

From the Faroe Islands, where you will find some of his

Jante Law, followed by Sunshine in 2012 to great reviews

his time between teaching, performing, touring and

sounds and add other sounds, making a bedrock of

most essential songs on one recording. His solo career

from DK, UK, CA, & FO and in 2016 they released 3 new

promoting Faroese music.

sound, upon which musical improvisations are formed.

is international. Paolo Principi (b. 1966) is a musician,

singles & teamed up with the kickin' funky Hentze Horns. Nordic Guitar Duo (DE/FO) As the name

composer and sound designer. He begins to play the Pauli Poulsen Trio Pauli Poulsen Trio performs

Skúlason/Eliassen/Poulsen brings together

accordion at the age of 7 and continues for more than ten

improvisational music inspired by modern, American jazz.

three active musicians from the North Atlantic. Ingi Bjarni

years with Italian maestro Rolando Bolognini. He discovers

Skúlason (piano) and Bárður Reinert Poulsen (bass) met

jazz music, the piano and electronic sounds. He study

implies, is a guitar duo consisting of Alvi Joensen and Max Näpel. They met at the Malmö Academy of Music,

Quatuor Amôn The Amôn Quartet was formed

at the Young Nordic Jazz Comets festival in Trondheim,

composition and orchestra conduction. He designs a

from where they have three academic degrees each.

in 2008 by four fascinating musicians, wishing to pass

performing in bands representing respectively the Faroe

Vintage Accordion, a virtual instrument, based on a Italian

Their musical journey started out in latin-american music

on, share, and communicate their passion for music.

Islands and Iceland. After hearing each other play, they

accordion made in Castelfidardo, Italy in the 60s.

and has since then broadened a lot. On this year's edition

They began at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels in the

wanted to do a collaboration, and asked the eminent

of Summartónar they are going to perform some of their

class of Guy Danel and shortly after joined the training

Icelandic drummer, Magnús Trygvason Eliassen, to

Svabonio (UK/FO) was formed to perform music

own music and music written for them.

ProQuartet-CEMC in Paris, and residence of the Queen

join. They play original compositions by Poulsen and

from the 18th-century notebook of Tórshavn resident

Elizabeth Music Chapel, which allowed them to receive

Skúlason, bringing the thoughts towards Nordic Folk and

and polymath, J.C. Svabo (1746-1824). The project is

Norðan Celtic harp & Nordic fiddle. Faroese violinist

the guidance of among others the Artemis Quartet.

jazz, charged with improvisation and creative interplay.

now in its second year and features concerts of new

Angelika Nielsen and German harpist Thomas Loefke

Recognized in Belgium, Amôn Quartet receives funding

combine in their duo programme their own compositions

from the French community of Belgium. In october 2015,

Space Invaders was born in 2015 on the national

– a hybrid of Celtic and Nordic music – with traditional

the Quartet was invited to Asia, performing 15 concerts in

fest Ólavsøka. It was formed to make an improvisation

music from the Faroe Islands and Ireland. Both perform

China and Hong Kong. For their new season of concerts

performance for the exhibition “Rúmd/Space” by

Tjant is the improvisational group of Heðin Ziska

internationally with Norland Wind and various other

in 2017, they will play in Bozar, Flagey, (Brussels), Liège,

sculptour Brandur Patursson. The group is five musicians,

Davidsen. The lineup has been changing slightly from year

groups. Their CD, Norðan is out on Tutl. www.nordan.fo

Ostende, Concertgebouw Brugge, tour in Danemark,

each with their monophonic analog synthesizer: Heðin

to year, but very consistently, Heðin has been on guitar

Poland, Italy and Sweden.

Ziska Davidsen, Knút Háberg Eysturstein, Sakaris Emil

and compositions, Mikael Blak on bass and Brandur

Joensen, Mattias Kapnas og Per I. Höjgaard Petersen.

Jacobsen on drums. Tjant has released three albums,

StanleySamuelsen / Paolo Principi

arrangements for this Anglo-Faroese quartet of clarinet, horn, violin and guitar.

TJANT

artists

Scandinavia. Kvonn's repertoire includes music composed

Carl Nielsen's flute concerto. He has also recorded

various other musician. The musical expression has been

works from the classical repertoire by composers like

changing from album to album and their latest release,

Leclair, Matthesson, Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert as

Røtur og Trø, Per Ingvaldur Højgaard Petersen was added

well as French flute music by Ibert, Roussel and others.

to the line-up. This album also saw the group venture into

Toke Lund Christiansen is a lecturer at the Royal Danish

an electronic-rock environment for their improvisations

Academy of Music. He has published many books with

and explorations. This complements Heðins background

James Galway and, in collaboration with Professor

as a rock/metal guitarist and his facination for electronics

Toshinori Ishihara, is planning a series of publications of

and experimental music.

classical and contemporary flute music.

Toke Lund Christiansen & Birgitte

Yggdrasil is a Nordic ensemble based in the Faroe

Schnakenburg (DK/FO) Toke Lund Christiansen

Islands. Formed in 1981 by composer & pianist Kristian

made his debut in 1971 with his teacher Marcel Moyse

Blak, Yggdrasil has a repertoire that encompasses a

conducting in Mozart's Flute Concerto in G major, and

wide range of genres, from free jazz to classical. In 2017

today he is First Solo Flautist in the Danish National Radio

Yggdrasil tours in South and North America, Africa and

Symphony Orchestra. With this orchestra he has recorded

Europe.

artists

featuring these three musicians with the addition of

Open mic wednesdays Songwriter/vocalist, Anna Iachino and composer/bassist, Arnold Ludvig host the weekly Open mic/Open stage. Every Wednesday night @ Reinsaríið, a different special guest is featured, followed by MonkeyRat Duo, after which the stage is open for all performing arts: songwriters, composers, poets, storytellers, and stand-up comedians.

Free entrance

Ólavur Jakobsen

Jože Kotar / Luca Ferrini

Kristian Blak Svabonio

KATA

Rokkur 30

Kvonn 31

COMPOSERS AND SONGWRITERS FEATURED AT SUMMARTÓNAR 2017

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