24th
June 9th – August 21st 2015
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SUMMARTÓNAR 2015 This year we celebrate the 24rd Summartónar festival Felagið Føroysk Tónaskøld (Association of Faroese Composers) organizes the annual Summartónar festival all over the Faroe Islands. With its focus on composition, the Summartónar festival is a continuous, vital dynamo in the development of Faroese music. The 2014 festival programme reflects its role as a platform for new works by Faroese composers, many of them first performances. In the past few years, Summartónar has also presented improvised music, as well as contemporary folk music. Contents Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Composers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Other information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Prices: See programme for admission to events.
Special Offer: Summartónar Discount Card A Summartónar Discount Card gives 12 concert tickets for 500 DKK. The card may be used by more than one person.
NB: Tickets for Concerto Grotto and Cultural Evenings in Gjáargarður are not included in this offer. Children under 16 and music school students admitted free to all concerts except Concerto Grotto and Cultural Evenings in Gjáargarður. Artistic director: Kristian Blak Layout by veingir Print: Føroyaprent Cover photography by Ditte Mathilda Joensen 2
Aldubáran (FO), Alda Magna (FO), Anders Hjuler (DK), Andreas Tykjær Restorff (FO), Anna Katrin Egilstrøð (FO), Arnold Ludvig (FO), Arnold Ludvig Sextet (FO/DK/FR/Togo), Benjamin (FO), Bengt Forsberg (SE), Biedermeier Duo (FO), Blue Grass Brass Band (FO), Brandur Enni (FO), Budam (FO), Dávur Juul Magnussen (FO), Drífa Hansen & Ólavur Jakobsen (FO), Edvard Nyholm Debess (FO), Eskil Romme (DK), Fiona mackenzie & brian ó hEadhra (sco), Greek Ensemble (GR), Guðrið Hansdóttir (FO), Hamferð (FO), Hanus G. Johansen (FO), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (FO), Heiðrun Petersen & Jóhannes Andreasen (FO), Herluf Lützen & Agnar Lamhauge (FO), Himmerland (DK/PL/Ghana), holgar (FO), Høgni Reistrup (FO), Jákup Eli (FO), James Hicks (USA), Janus á Húsagarði (FO), Jože Kotar & Luca Ferrini (SL/ IT), Kim Kristensen (FO), Kvonn (FO), Lív Næs (FO), Ólavur Jakobsen (FO), kata (fo), Kamartrioin (FO), Kátir Kallar (FO), Kristian Blak (FO), Magnus (FO), Mare Duo (DE), Marius Ziska (FO), Martin Seier-Pedersen, Bjørn Heebøll & Torleik Mortensen (FO/DK), MiraKvartetten (DK/SE), MonkeyRat (FO, Norðan (DE, FO), Panayiotis Demopoulos (GR), Piotr Damasiewicz (PL), Sámal Petersen (FO), Sange fra fortiden (FO/DK), Simon Spang-Hanssen (DK), Stanley Samuelsen & Jens Jefsen (FO/DK), Svabonio (UK/FO), Thomas Loefke (DE), Tjant (FO), Tóra Vestergaard & Mattias Kapnas (FO), Trio Estera (PL/DK/FO), Tróndur Enni (FO), Uni Debess (FO), Vokaloktetten KorLuren (NO), Yggdrasil (SE/PL/DK/FO)
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Photography by Ditte Mathilda Joensen
Summartónar is organized by Felagið Føroysk Tónaskøld (Association of Faroese Composers) in collaboration with Norlurlandahúsið í Føroyum (The Nordic House)
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CONCERT VENUES Photography by Ditte Mathilda Joensen
Concert Venues FUGLAFJØRÐUR GJÓGV GØTA hattarvík HESTUR Kirkja Kirkjubøur KLAKSVÍK Mikladalur MYKINES NÓLSOY Runavík SANDUR Svínoy toftir TÓRSHAVN tvøroyri
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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
in GJÓGV
See programme for these concerts Wednesdays from June 10th to August 19th
Photography by Devid Rotasperti
Tickets at TUTL shop, Niels Finsens gøta 9c, 100 Tórshavn, shop@tutl.com, and at www.tutl.com www.gjaargarður.fo
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Wednesdays JUNE-AUGUST
Special events:
northern islands In 2015 Summartónar presents 3 special concert trips to the scenic Northern islands of Svínoy and Fugloy. See programme for these concerts June 12th, July 24th and August 14th For travel information see www.ssl.fo Suggested itinerary Friday: - From Hvannasund 08.45 (arrive Svínoy approx. 09.15) - From Svínoy 15.15 (arrive Hattarvík approx. 15.45) - Walking 17.00 (approx. 1 hour to Kirkja) Return: 2 alternatives 1) Friday: From Kirkja approximately 19.30 (arrive Hvannasund approx. 20.30) 2) or stay overnight - Saturday: From Kirkja approximately 09.45 (arrive Hvannasund approx. 10.45) For lodging please contact guesthouse Fuglurin: telephone (+298) 226352 Tickets including fare on Ritan: 145 kr available at Kunningarstovan (Tourist Information) Klaksvík www.visitnordoy.fo (+298) 456939, on board Ritan or at Tutl shop@tutl.com Meal available in Svínoy at noon, and evening in Kirkja.To be prebooked at Kunningarstovan
Hattarvík Kirkja
Hvannasund
Svínoy
Tickets at TUTL shop, Niels Finsens gøta 9c, 100 Tórshavn, shop@tutl.com, and at www.tutl.com www.visitnordoy.fo
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programme
SUMMARTÓNAR 2015 Tuesday 9 June
TÓRSHAVN
HESTUR
REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Marius Ziska: Hans Marius Weihe Ziska (vocal, guitar), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Magnus Johannesen (piano), Sakaris E. Joensen (synth, vocal), Allan Tausen (guitar, vocal), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jacobsen (drums) Singer/songwriter
KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) (Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Kim Kristensen (keyboard)
1–6 p.m. 450,-
TÓRSHAVN VESTURKIRKJAN Sámal Petersen (violin) Classical
7.30 p.m. FREE
Wednesday 10 June GJÓGV GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Sámal Petersen (violin) Classical
Friday 12 June SVÍNOY (for more information see p. 7) BYGDARHÚSIÐ 10.30 a.m 50,Greek Ensemble: Charalambis Gloo (voice, keyboards), Nicola Harrington (violin, voice), Nikolos Demopoulos (flutes), Panayiotis Demopoulos (guitar) Folk SVÍNOY KIRKJAN 1 p.m FREE Biedermeier Duo: Nikolaos Kapnas (violin), Bo Isholm (guitar) Classical
HATTARVÍK KIRKJAN Nikolos Demopoulos (flutes) Classical
4 p.m. FREE
KIRKJA KIRKJAN 6.30 p.m. FREE Greek Ensemble: Charalambis Gloo (voice, keyboards), Nicola Harrington (violin, voice), Nikolos Demopoulos (flutes), Panayiotis Demopoulos (organ) Classical
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Saturday 13 June TÓRSHAVN VESTURKIRKJAN Nicola Harrington (organ)
11.30 a.m. FREE
Sunday 14 June NÓLSOY MAGGIE’s 5 p.m. 50,Greek Ensemble: Charalambis Gloo (voice, keyboards), Nicola Harrington (violin, voice), Nikolos Demopoulos (flutes), Panayiotis Demopoulos (piano) Folk/Classical
Monday 15 June TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Greek Ensemble: Charalambis Gloo (voice, keyboards), Nicola Harrington (violin, voice), Nikolos Demopoulos (flutes), Panayiotis Demopoulos (piano) Folk/Classical
Tuesday 16 June HESTUR KLÆMINTSGJÓGV 1–6 p.m. 450,(alternatively Nólsoy / Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Panayiotis Demopoulos (keyboard)
TÓRSHAVN HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Greek Jazz Music: Nikolos Demopoulos (flutes), Panayiotis Demopoulos (piano) Jazz
Faroese Stamps - Total Solar Eclipse
Mini-sheet issued in connection with the Total Solar Eclipse on 20 March 2015. Date of issue: 11.03.2015 Design & engraving: Martin Mörck, Sweden Price: 36 DKK
On 20 March 2015 a Total Solar Eclipse covered the Faroe Islands in darkness at 9.41 am. Seeing a total solar eclipse is perhaps one of the most spectacular astronomical and natural phenomena that you will ever see.
Posta Stamps Óðinshædd 2 FO-100 Tórshavn Faroe Islands Tel. +298 346200 Fax. +298 346201 stamps@posta.fo
Multilingual Website www.stamps.fo CN-DE-DK-ES-FO-FR-UK
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programme
Wednesday 17 June
MYKINES
GJÓGV
KIRKJAN 3 p.m. FREE Aldubáran: Andrea Heindriksdóttir (flute), Christina Andersen (bassoon), Angelika Nielsen (viola) Classical
GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Nikolos Demopoulos (flutes), Panayiotis Demopoulos (piano) Classical
TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,MonkeyRat ft. Elin B. Heinesen: Anna Iachino (vocals), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rúni Eysturlíð (guitar), Brandur Jacobsen (drums), Elin B. Heinesen (special guest singer) Funk/jazz
Thursday 18 June TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Kvonn: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Sharon Weiss (recorder), Ívar Bærentsen (mandolin), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass) Folk
FUGLAFJØRÐUR MENTANARHÚSIÐ Sámal Petersen (violin) Classical
8 p.m. 50,-
Friday 19 June TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Kátir Kallar: Herluf Lützen (guitar), Magnus Johannesen (piano), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Jazz
KLAKSVÍK SPANIASTOVA 9 p.m. 50,Mare Duo: Annika Hinsche (mandolin), Fabian Hinsche (guitar) Classical
Saturday 20 June TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 4 p.m. 100,Mare Duo: Annika Hinsche (mandolin), Fabian Hinsche (guitar) Classical
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GØTA TØTING 9 p.m. 100,Marius Ziska: Hans Marius Weihe Ziska (vocal, guitar), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Allan Tausen (bass, vocal), Brandur Jacobsen (drums) Singer/songwriter
Sunday 21 June NÓLSOY MAGGIE'S 5 p.m. 50,Mare Duo: Annika Hinsche (mandolin), Fabian Hinsche (guitar) Classical
Monday 22 June TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Aldubáran: Andrea Heindriksdóttir (flute), Christina Andersen (bassoon), Angelika Nielsen (viola) Classical
Tuesday 23 June HESTUR KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Kristian Blak (keyboard, näverlur)
TÓRSHAVN HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Alda Magna: Kim Kristensen (piano), Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Bjarki Meitil (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Jazz
Wednesday 24 June TÓRSHAVN LISTASAVN FØROYA 7.30 p.m. 50,SUMMARKVØLD VIÐ LIST (Summer evening with art) Biedermeier Duo: Nikolaos Kapnas (violin), Bo Isholm (guitar) Classical
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Price: 149 DKK On this new CD we have collected 16 track from some of our best Faroese artists. SInce earliest times, music has played a major role in Faroese culture. Today the Faroese music scene is buzzing with artists of all genres delivering world class performances and recordings. 26/01/15 14:41
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Music From the Faroe Islands
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Music as souvenir
01 AVE (3:18) OYÐIN from Ave (Benjamin Petersen) © HJF372
09 BUDAM
THE MAN WHO KNOWS EVERYTHING from Man (3:15) (Budam) © HJF258
02 KÁRI SVERRISSON (4:30) LÍVIÐ ER JÚST TAÐ, SUM TAÐ ER from Nøkur fá fet afturat (Jóanes Nielsen / Kári Sverrisson) © SHD149 03 KVONN (3:42)
10 HAMFERÐ EVST from Evst (5:52) (Hamferð) © HJF316
11 MPIRI
NÁTTARFRIÐUR from Asbest (2:05) (Goethe. Trans. J.H.O.Djurhuus / Pauli í Sandagerði) © FKT024
WRIGLEYS from Hvonn (Ívar Bærentsen) © SHD077
12 ÓLAVUR JAKOBSEN
04 DÁNJAL
COURANTE from Awake, my Soul, and Sound your Strings (1:50) (Sunleif Rasmussen) © FKT061
RAINDROPS from Time (4:56) (Dánjal) © HJF478
13 ÓLAVUR JAKOBSEN
05 HØGNI REISTRUP
VEGURIN from Áðrenn vit hvørva (4:14) (Høgni Reistrup) © HJF309
GIGUE from Awake, my Soul, and Sound your Strings (3:09) (Sunleif Rasmussen) © FKT061
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programme
GJÓGV
TÓRSHAVN
GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Aldubáran: Andrea Heindriksdóttir (flute), Christina Andersen (bassoon), Angelika Nielsen (viola) Classical
NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 4 p.m. 100,Aldubáran (sinfonietta), Bernharður Wilkinson (conductor) Classical
Thursday 25 June TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Stanley Samuelsen (vocal, guitar), Jens Jefsen (bass) Folk
RUNAVÍK BÓKASAVNIÐ VIÐ LØKIN 8 p.m. 50,Kamartrioin: Monika Stauss Joensen (violin), Kenneth Jones (trumpet), Birgitte Schnakenburg (piano) Classical
Friday 26 June GØTA TØTING 9 p.m. 100,Stanley Samuelsen (vocal, guitar), Jens Jefsen (bass) Folk
TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,BUDAM : Búi Dam (vocal, guitar), Magnus Johannessen (accordion), Brandur Jacobsen (drums) Singer/songwriter
MIKLADALUR KÓPAKONAN 5 p.m. FREE Alda Magna: Kim Kristensen (piano), Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Bjarki Meitil (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Jazz
KLAKSVÍK SPANIASTOVA 9 p.m. 50,Alda Magna: Kim Kristensen (piano), Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Bjarki Meitil (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Jazz
Saturday 27 June TÓRSHAVN “Aldubáran 20 years” NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 12 p.m. 50,Aldubáran, Poetikus (children's concert) Classical
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TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 7 p.m. 100,Aldubáran & Hanus G. Johansen (vocal, guitar) Classical/folk
MYKINES KIRKJAN 3 p.m. FREE Biedermeier Duo: Nikolaos Kapnas (violin), Bo Isholm (guitar) Classical
Sunday 28 June HESTUR KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar)
SANDUR LISTASAVNIÐ 3 p.m. 50,MonkeyRat Duo ft. Elin B. Heinesen: Anna Iachino (vocals), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Elin B. Heinesen (special guest singer) Funk/jazz
NÓLSOY MAGGIE’S 5 p.m. 50,Stanley Samuelsen (vocal, guitar), Jens Jefsen (bass) Folk
Monday 29 June TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Kamartrioin: Monika Stauss Joensen (violin), Kenneth Jones (trumpet), Birgitte Schnakenburg (piano) Classical
Tuesday 30 June HESTUR KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Kristian Blak (näverlur, keyboard)
TÓRSHAVN
HVONN 9 p.m. FREE MonkeyRat Duo ft. Elin B. Heinesen: Anna Iachino (vocals), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Elin B. Heinesen (special guest singer) Funk/jazz
REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Blue Grass Brass Band: Ólavur Olsen (trumpet), Tróndur Olsen (trumpet), Mortan Zachariasen (saxophone), Atli Petersen (tuba), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Jazz
Wednesday 1 July
Saturday 4 July
GJÓGV
MYKINES
GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Blue Grass Brass Band: Ólavur Olsen (trumpet), Tróndur Olsen (trumpet), Mortan Zachariasen (saxophone), Atli Petersen (tuba), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Jazz
KIRKJAN 9 p.m. FREE Mira Kvartetten: Signe Madsen (violin), Birgitte Bærentzen Pihl (violin), Mina Fred (viola), Vincent Stadlmair (cello) Classical
TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Janus á Húsagarði: Janus á Húsagarði (vocal, mandolin, guitar), Uni Debess (guitar), Edvard Nyholm Debess (bass), Brandur Jacobsen (drums), Finnur Hansen (accordion), Ragnar Finsson (guitar), Brenna (backing vocals), Daniel Nielsen (violin) Singer/songwriter
Thursday 2 July TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ Bengt Forsberg (piano) Classical
3 p.m. FREE
8 p.m. 50,-
Friday 3 July
KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Hamferð: Jón Hansen (vocal, percussion), John Áki Egholm (guitar), Theodor Kapnas (guitar)
FUGLAFJØRÐUR MENTANARHÚSIÐ 4 p.m 50,Aldubáran: Øssur Bæk (violin), Sámal Petersen (violin), Jon Festurstein (violin), Angelika Nielsen (viola), Jákup Lützen (viola), Andreas Tykjær Restorff (cello), Jóhannes Andreasen (piano) Classical
MAGGIE’S 5 p.m. 50,Marius Ziska: Hans Marius Weihe Ziska (vocal, guitar), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Allan Tausen (bass, vocal), Brandur Jacobsen (drums) Singer/songwriter
SANDUR
KLAKSVÍK SPANIASTOVA Mina Fred (viola) Classical
HESTUR
NÓLSOY
RUNAVÍK BÓKASAVNIÐ VIÐ LØKIN Bengt Forsberg (piano) Classical
Sunday 5 July
7.30 p.m. 50,-
TOFTIR FRÍÐRIKSKIRKJAN 7 p.m. FREE Aldubáran: Øssur Bæk (violin), Sámal Petersen (violin), Jon Festurstein (violin), Angelika Nielsen (viola), Jákup Lützen (viola), Andreas Tykjær Restorff(cello), Jóhannes Andreasen (piano) Classical
LISTASAVNIÐ 3 p.m. 50,Mira Kvartetten: Signe Madsen (violin), Birgitte Bærentzen Pihl (violin), Mina Fred (viola), Vincent Stadlmair (cello) & Bengt Forsberg (piano) Classical
Monday 6 July TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Mira Kvartetten: Signe Madsen (violin), Birgitte Bærentzen Pihl (violin), Mina Fred (viola), Vincent Stadlmair (cello) & Bengt Forsberg (piano) Classical
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programme
TÓRSHAVN
programme
Tuesday 7 July
TÓRSHAVN
HESTUR
REINSARÍIÐ Benjamin (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Dávur Juul Magnussen (trombone)
TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 7.30 p.m. 100,Aldubáran: Øssur Bæk (violin), Sámal Petersen (violin), Jon Festurstein (violin), Angelika Nielsen (viola), Jákup Lützen (viola), Andreas Tykjær Restorff(cello), Jóhannes Andreasen (piano) Classical
MIKLADALUR KÓPAKONAN 5 p.m. FREE Guðrið Hansdóttir (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
KLAKSVÍK SPANIASTOVA 9 p.m. 50,Guðrið Hansdóttir (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
Saturday 11 July MYKINES
TÓRSHAVN HVONN Uni Debess (vocal, guitar) Blues
9 p.m. 100,-
9 p.m. FREE
GRUNDIN Benjamin (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
9 p.m. 50,-
Wednesday 8 July
TÓRSHAVN
TÓRSHAVN
REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Goresquad: Theodor Kapnas (guitar), Eyðun Hvannastein (guitar, vocals), John Áki Egholm (bass), Sigurd Justinussen (drums) Earth Divide: Henning Jensen (guitar), Fríði Bjørgvin Tanggaard (guitar), Jóhan Fríðrikur Sanderson (vocals), Gudmar Hansen (bass), Sigurd Justinussen (drums) Rock/Metal
LISTASAVN FØROYA 7.30 p.m. 50,SUMMARKVØLD VIÐ LIST (Summer evening with art) Andreas Tykjær Restorff (cello) Classical
GJÓGV GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Benjamin (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
Thursday 9 July TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Jože Kotar (clarinet), Luca Ferrini (piano) Classical
Sunday 12 July HESTUR KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) (Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Jože Kotar (clarinet) Classical
1–6 p.m. 450,-
NÓLSOY
GØTUKIRKJAN 8 p.m. FREE Andreas Tykjær Restorff (cello) Classical
MAGGIE’S holgar (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
Friday 10 July
Monday 13 July
RUNAVÍK BÓKASAVNIÐ VIÐ LØKIN 8 p.m. 50,Jože Kotar (clarinet), Luca Ferrini (piano) Classical
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5 p.m. 50,-
TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Edvard Nyholm Debess (bass), Finnur Hansen (piano, keyboard), Ólavur Olsen (trumpet), Magnus Jóhannessen (piano, keyboard), Rógvi Á Rógvu (drums) Jazz
Tuesdays & sundays, june–august
Special events:
Photography by Birgir Enni
Concerto Grotto 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 9th to August 18th - and Sundays from June 28th to August 16th 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 at www.tutl.com (+298) 21 85 20, www.nordlysid.com
NORÐLÝSIð Captain Birgir welcomes you onboard Sightseeing, Birdwatching and Concerto Grotto
www.nordlysid.com phone: +298 218520
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programme
Tuesday 14 July
Saturday 18 July
HESTUR
TÓRSHAVN
KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) (Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Eskil Romme (saxophone)
1–6 p.m. 450,-
REINSARÍIÐ 4 p.m. 100,Trio Estera: Estera Kwiecien (cello), Mia Káradóttir (flute), Ida Andersson (piano) & Marta Torkilsdóttir Johannesen (flute) Classical
TÓRSHAVN
MYKINES
HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Himmerland: Andreas Tophøj (violin), Andrzej Krejniuk (bass), Ayi Solomon (percussion), Morten Alfred Høirup (guitars, vocals), Eskil Romme (saxophone) Folk
KIRKJAN 3 p.m. FREE Fiona Mackenzie (vocal) & Brian Ó hEadhra (vocal, guitar)
Wednesday 15 July GJÓGV GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Guðrið Hansdóttir (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Himmerland: Andreas Tophøj (violin), Andrzej Krejniuk (bass), Ayi Solomon (percussion), Morten Alfred Høirup (guitars, vocals), Eskil Romme (saxophone) Folk
Thursday 16 July TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Trio Estera: Estera Kwiecien (cello), Ida Andersson (piano), Mia Káradóttir (flute) Classical
Friday 17 July
MYKINES GRUNDIN 9 p.m. FREE Himmerland: Andreas Tophøj (violin), Andrzej Krejniuk (bass), Ayi Solomon (percussion), Morten Alfred Høirup (guitars, vocals), Eskil Romme (saxophone) Folk
Sunday 19 July HESTUR KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Dávur Juul Magnussen (trombone)
TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 2 p.m. 100,– Fólkatónleikastevna (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced
NÓLSOY MAGGIE’s 5 p.m. 50,BUDAM: Búi Dam (vocal, guitar), Magnus Johannessen (accordion), Brandur Jacobsen (drums) Singer/songwriter
TÓRSHAVN
SANDUR
REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Edvard Nyholm Debess (bass), Finnur Hansen (piano, keyboard), Ólavur Olsen (trumpet), Magnus Johannessen (piano, keyboard), Rógvi Á Rógvu (drums) Jazz
LISTASAVNIÐ 3 p.m. 50,Trio Estera: Estera Kwiecien (cello), Mia Káradóttir (flute), Ida Andersson (piano) & Marta Torkilsdóttir Johannesen (flute) Classical
RUNAVÍK
Monday 20 July
BÓKASAVNIÐ VIÐ LØKIN 8 p.m. 50,Heiðrun Petersen (violin), Jóhannes Andreasen (piano) Classical
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TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Heiðrun Petersen (violin),Jóhannes Andreasen (piano) Classical
FUGLAFJØRÐUR
3 p.m. Fólkatónleikastevna (Folk Festival) – artists and admission to be announced
MENTANARHÚSIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Lív Næs (vocal, guitar), Tróndur Enni (vocal, guitar), holgar (vocal, guitar), Brandur Enni (vocal, guitar), Martin SeierPedersen (piano) Singer/songwriter
Tuesday 21 July HESTUR KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Anna Katrin Egilstrøð (vocal) Singer/songwriter
Friday 24 July TVØROYRI KIRKJAN 7 p.m. FREE Trio Estera: Estera Kwiecien (cello), Ida Andersson (piano), Mia Káradóttir (flute) Classical
NÓLSOY
TÓRSHAVN
MAGGIE’s 3 p.m. 50,Fólkatónleikastevna (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced
REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Guðrið Hansdóttir (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
TÓRSHAVN
SVÍNOY (for more information see p. 7) BYGDARHÚSIÐ 10.30 a.m. 50,–
HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Herluf Lützen (guitar), Agnar Lamhauge (bass) Jazz
Wednesday 22 July GJÓGV
TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,– Fólkatónleikastevna (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced
Thursday 23 July TÓRSHAVN 3 p.m. FREE
1 p.m. FREE
KIRKJAN
4 p.m.
HATTARVÍK
FREE
KIRKJAN 6.30 p.m. FREE Fólkatónleikastevna (Folk Festival) – artists to be announced
KLAKSVÍK SPANIASTOVA 9 p.m. 50,BUDAM : Búi Dam (vocal, guitar), Magnus Johannessen (accordion), Brandur Jacobsen (drums) Singer/songwriter
Saturday 25 July MYKINES GRUNDIN Høgni Reistrup (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
9 p.m. 50,-
Sunday 26 July
GØTA KIRKJAN James Hicks (organ) Classical
KIRKJAN
KIRKJA
GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Anna Katrin Egilstrøð (vocal) Singer/songwriter
NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ Anna Katrin Egilstrøð (vocal) Singer/songwriter
SVÍNOY
HESTUR 7.30 p.m. FREE
KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1– 6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” James Hicks (celtic bagpipes), Kristian Blak (näverlur)
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programme
MYKINES
programme
NÓLSOY
SANDUR
MAGGIE’S Jákup Eli (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
5 p.m. 50,-
Thursday 30 July TÓRSHAVN
LISTASAVNIÐ 3 p.m. 50,Aldubáran: Ólavur Olsen (trompet), Johan Hentze (trompet), Páll Sólstein (horn), Andras Olsen (trombone) Classical
NÓLSOY
NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ Kristian Blak (piano) Jazz
3 p.m. FREE
MAGGIE’S Lív Næs (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
5 p.m. 50,-
Friday 31 July
Monday 3 August
KLAKSVÍK
TÓRSHAVN
SPANIASTOVA 9 p.m. 50,Svabonio: Daniel Rye (clarinet), Fiona Parker (horn), Angelika Nielsen (violin), Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar) Classical/folk
NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Tjant: Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jacobsen (drums), Per Ingvaldur Højgaard Petersen (percussion) Jazz
TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Sange fra fortiden: Andreas Fuglebæk (vocal, guitar), Martin Seier-Pedersen (piano), Bjørn Heebøll (drums), Torleik Mortensen (bass), Alberte Winding (vocal) Singer/songwriter
Saturday 1 August TÓRSHAVN HAVNAR KIRKJA James Hicks (organ) Classical
11.30 a.m. FREE
KIRKJUBØUR KIRKJAN 8 p.m. FREE Aldubáran: Ólavur Olsen (trompet), Johan Hentze (trompet), Páll Sólstein (horn), Andras Olsen (trombone) Classical
MYKINES KIRKJAN 9 p.m. FREE Sange fra fortiden: Andreas Fuglebæk (vocal, guitar), Martin Seier-Pedersen (piano), Bjørn Heebøll (drums), Torleik Mortensen (bass), Alberte Winding (vocal) Singer/songwriter
Sunday 2 August HESTUR KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Martin Seier-Pedersen (keyboard), Bjørn Heebøll (drums), Torleik Mortensen (bass)
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Tuesday 4 August HESTUR KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Kristian Blak (keyboard, näverlur)
TÓRSHAVN HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Tjant: Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jacobsen (drums), Per Ingvaldur Højgaard Petersen (percussion) Jazz
Wednesday 5 August TÓRSHAVN LISTASAVN FØROYA 7.30 p.m. 50,SUMMARKVØLD VIÐ LIST (Summer evening with art) Kata: Arnfríð Lützen, Greta Svabo Bech, Guðrið Hansdóttir, Eyð Berghamar Jacobsen, Unn Paturson (vocal) Classical & Singer/songwriter
GJÓGV GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Herluf Lützen (guitar), Agnar Lamhauge (bass) Jazz
TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ Uni Debess (vocal, guitar) Blues
9 p.m. 100,-
saturdays, june–august
Special events:
mykines See programme for these concerts on Saturdays from June 20th to August 15th Attention: Some of these concerts are at 3 p.m. and some are at 9 p.m. Monday July 27th - as part of the annual Folk Festival
Free summer concerts: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 pm.
Photography by Bjørg Dam
MUSIC AS SOUVENIRS
Photography by Kathrina F. Hansen
Ferries to Mykines from Sørvágur 10.20 & 16.20 Ferries to Sørvágur from Mykines 11.05 & 17.05 Attention: Prebooking is nessecary at mykines.fo / +298 210870 For lodging and meals please contact guesthouse Kristianshús, Mykines (+298) 312985 (+298) 212985 / mykines@olivant.fo
June 14th – August 14th
www.tutl.com
FAROESE MUSIC SHOP AND RECORD LABEL
Thursday 6 August
Tuesday 11 August
TÓRSHAVN
HESTUR
NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Arnold Ludvig Sextet: Mariane Bitran (flute), Simon Spang-Hanssen (saxophone), Alain Apaloo (guitar), Marko Martinovic (piano), Niclas Campagnol (drums) Jazz
KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet)
KIRKJUBØUR
TÓRSHAVN
KIRKJAN Vokaloktetten KorLuren Choir – Traditional/folk
8 p.m. FREE
Friday 7 August TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Arnold Ludvig Sextet: Mariane Bitran (flute), Simon Spang-Hanssen (saxophone), Alain Apaloo (guitar), Marko Martinovic (piano), Niclas Campagnol (drums) Jazz
Saturday 8 August TÓRSHAVN
VESTURKIRKJAN 7.30 p.m. FREE Tóra Vestergaard (vocal), Mattias Kapnas (piano) Classical
TÓRSHAVN HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Yggdrasil: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Kristian Blak (piano) Jazz/folk
Wednesday 12 August GJÓGV
HAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE Marius Ziska: Hans Marius Weihe Ziska (vocal, guitar), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar) Singer/songwriter
GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Kristian Blak (piano), Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet) Jazz/folk
MYKINES
TÓRSHAVN
KIRKJAN Vokaloktetten KorLuren Choir – Traditional/folk
3 p.m. FREE
Sunday 9 August HESTUR KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Arnold Ludvig (bass)
NÓLSOY KIRKJAN Vokaloktetten KorLuren Choir – Traditional/folk
5 p.m. 50,-
Monday 10 August TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Svabonio: Daniel Rye (clarinet), Fiona Parker (horn), Angelika Nielsen (violin), Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar) Classical/folk
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REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Lív Næs (vocal, guitar), Tróndur Enni (vocal, bass) Jákup Eli (vocal, guitar) Singer/songwriter
Thursday 13 August TÓRSHAVN NORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE Yggdrasil: Anders Hjuler (artist) & Angelika Nielsen (violin), Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jacobsen (drums), James Goodwin (percussion) Jazz/folk
RUNAVÍK BÓKASAVNIÐ VIÐ LØKIN 8 p.m. 50,Yggdrasil: Anders Hjuler (artist) & Angelika Nielsen (violin), Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass) Jazz/folk
Friday 14 August
Sunday 16 August
TÓRSHAVN
HESTUR
REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Drífa Hansen (vocal), Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar) Classical
KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet)
SVÍNOY (for more information see p. 7) BYGDARHÚSIÐ 10.30 a.m 50,Anders Hjuler (artist),Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet), Angelika Nielsen (violin), Kristian Blak (keyboard) Jazz/folk SVÍNOY KIRKJAN 1 p.m FREE Svabonio: Daniel Rye (clarinet), Fiona Parker (horn), Angelika Nielsen (violin)
Monday 17 August NÓLSOY MAGGIE’s 5 p.m. 50,Norðan: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Thomas Loefke (harp) Folk
Tuesday 18 August HESTUR
KIRKJAN 4 p.m. FREE Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet), Kristian Blak (organ) Jazz/folk
KLÆMINTSGJÓGV (alternatively Nólsoy) 1–6 p.m. 450,(Booking: shop@tutl.com) “Concerto Grotto” Norðan: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Thomas Loefke (harp) Folk
KIRKJA
TÓRSHAVN
KIRKJAN 6.30 p.m. FREE Svabonio: Daniel Rye (clarinet), Fiona Parker (horn), Angelika Nielsen (violin) Classical/folk
HVONN 9 p.m. FREE Yggdrasil: Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass) Jazz/folk
Saturday 15 August
Wednesday 19 August
TÓRSHAVN
TÓRSHAVN
HAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet), Kristian Blak (organ), Mikael Blak (bass) Jazz
LISTASAVN FØROYA 7.30 p.m. 50,SUMMARKVØLD VIÐ LIST (Summer evening with art) Norðan: Angelika Nielsen (violin), Thomas Loefke (harp) Folk
TVØROYRI
GJÓGV
KIRKJAN 7 p.m. FREE Tóra Vestergaard (vocal), Mattias Kapnas (piano) Classical
GJÁARGARÐUR 7 p.m. 395,CULTURAL EVENING (Including meal & Faroese dance) (Booking www.gjaargardur.fo) Kátir Kallar: Herluf Lützen (guitar), Magnus Johannesen (piano), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) Jazz
Classical/folk
HATTARVÍK
MYKINES KIRKJAN 9 p.m. FREE Drífa Hansen (vocal), Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar) Classical
MYKINES GRUNDIN 10 p.m. 50,Yggdrasil: Anders Hjuler (artist),Piotr Damasiewicz (trumpet), Kristian Blak (keyboard) Jazz/folk
Friday 21 August TÓRSHAVN REINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,Angelika Nielsen (violin), Thomas Loefke (harp), Kristian Blak (piano) Folk
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artists
BIOGRAPHIES Alda Magna. The group comprises four musicians
combinations in concerts, e.g. Harmonic Port in the Faroe
who all live in the Faroe Islands. The compositions
Islands and working on a H. C. Andersen fairy tale in
Alda Magna perform are atmospheric wanderings into
Tallinn and Riga with Blak – Carlsen and dancers. He has
abstract soundscapes with references to historical and
exhibited extensively. www.andershjuler.dk.
contemporary music. Andreas Restorff studied cello at the Royal 2015 is Aldubárans 20th anniversary year.
Danish Academy, Copenhagen. Since then he has been
Aldubáran has played a big part in the musical life of the
a regular cellist in the Faroese Symphony Orchestra and
Faroe Islands – commissioning new works from Faroese
has recently also played pop music with artists such as
composers, playing concerts in schools, and recording
Teitur and Eivør.
CDs, e.g. with well known folksinger, Hanus G. Johansen. At the 3 concerts on the 27th June, which will include two
Angelika Nielsen has premiered several new
premieres, Aldubáran will showcase a wide range of the
compositions by Faroese composers as a classical soloist.
group’s work over the last two decades. Find out more at
She also tours worldwide with folk/world/jazz bands
www.aldubaran.com.
Yggdrasil, Kvonn, Dánjal and Norland Wind.
Anders Hjuler has been a performance artist since
Anna Katrin Øssursdóttir Egilstrøð
1968. He has worked with musicians and dancers in
(vocal, electronics) Inspired by raw nature and big city life,
various settings. Recent collaborations include Live Paint
Anna Katrin sculpts her voice in an electronic landscape
Bengt Forsberg
Anna Katrin Øssursdóttir Egilstrøð Jón Aldará / Hamferð
Agnar Lamhauge
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Andras Olsen
Anders Hjuler
artists Monkey Rat
Arnold Ludvig
EARTH DIVIDE
of soundscapes and beats. With songs written in Faroese
as it is diverse, as raw as it is pretty, as beautiful as it is
and English. Normally Anna Katrin performs with vocals
scarred and as unsettling as it is sweet.
and electronics but for the Concerto Grotto concert it will be her pure, naked voice that meets with the cave and
Biedermeier Duo. Violinist Nikolaos Kapnas and
the ocean’s roar. Anna Katrin is also known as the singer
guitarist Bo Isholm will perform music by Molino, Wallace,
in the band Valravn.
Guiliani and premiere a commissioned work by Kristian Blak.
Arnold Ludvig Sextet Arnold Ludvig is an international award-winning bass player, composer
Blue Grass Brass Band plays compositions
and arranger, from the Faroe Islands. He studied jazz in
for brass instruments and drum kit by drummer Rógvi á
Iceland and Canada and has also lived in Copenhagen
Rógvu.
where he assembled a powerful team of musicians for his debut jazz album, Voyages. The compositions are an
Brandur Ennis musical career started early; he
autobiographical tale of the inspiration Arnold drew from
sang on two albums in 1998 and 2000. He released his
his many travels.
debut album Waiting in the Moonlight in 2002, when he was 12 years old. Enni gained popularity in the Faroe
Bengt Forsberg is a Swedish concert pianist
Islands, Denmark and in Iceland, and later he became a
most famous for his numerous collaborations with the
well-known name in Sweden and other countries.
mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter. He participated in her project to record songs written in the concentration
Budam is a singer, songwriter, theatre composer and
camp of Terezín. At Summartónar 2015 he will play two
performs in a mixture of different genres that can be best
solo piano recitals as well as piano quintet concerts with
described as Theatrical Indie Rock. Budam represents
Mira Kvartetten.
the perfect marriage of theatrical brilliance and musical versatility. With a deep and seductive voice, Budam's
When you listen to Benjamin's music, it is like being
performance is forceful and untamed.
taken to a place you didn't know existed. At the same time, it's like you have always been there. Home. At the
Dávur Juul Magnussen is the Principal Trom
tender age of 6 he started playing the guitar and a few
bonist of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Working
years later he discovered Rock 'n’ Roll and since then he
as a deckhand onboard Norðlýsið most summers also
has never turned back. Benjamin's music is as simple
means that he is no stranger to the cave concerts, and
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artists
Klæmintsgjógv is, in fact, his favourite concert venue in
highly acclaimed musician & singer based in Inverness,
the whole world.
Scotland.
Drífa Hansen is a Faroese opera singer currently
Guðrið Hansdóttir is a Faroese Musician/Artist.
based in Berlin. At Summartónar she presents classical
Her sound is a mixture of pop/folk and electronic music.
music as well as new compositions by Faroese com
Her main instruments are vocals, guitar and flute. She
posers.
has released 4 solo albums and is also known as one half of the Faroese Electro Duo, Byrta. Apart from being
Edvard Nyholm Debess moved to Denmark to
a solo artist and member of Byrta, she is also a member
study music. This was the period where his song-writing
of the Female Vocal Quintet, Kata. The Quintet performs
started. Steadily his interest in jazz increased, as well as
modern interpretations of traditional Faroese songs.
the urge to play double bass. He also kept his interest in classical music, which had begun during his early years at
Heðin Ziska Davidsen is a rock guitarist with other
the piano. Today Edvard Nyholm Debess is a sought-after
interests such as metal and jazz music. As the bandleader
bass player, both in Scandinavia and in the Faroe Islands.
of Tjant he composes all the material and has released 3 albums. Heðin tours widely with his own band and with
Emerging as one of Scotland's most distinctive singer-
bands such as Yggdrasil and Marius Ziska.
songwriters, Fiona Mackenzie has been applauded by critics across the globe for her unique blend of
Heiðrun Petersen and Jóhannes
traditional and contemporary song in Scottish Gaelic and
Andreasen: Heiðrun is one of the young talented
English. Brian Ó hEadhra is an established and
musicians from the Faroe Islands. In addition to her solo
Budam
Dávur Juul Magnussen
Hamferð
Benjamin
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Drífa Hansen
Brandur Enni
Kristian Blak
described as folk/pop, and he has his own fingerpicking
which was invited to give an extensive concert tour in
guitar style.
China last spring. For decades Jóhannes has been one the most prolific Faroese musicians. He studied in Vienna
Himmerland is a group of five travelling musicians:
and London, and now divides his time between teaching
from Denmark – and from Poland and Ghana. They
and performing. One of his current projects is a cyclic
compose their own music and infuse it with all the
performance of all the Mozart piano sonatas.
different traditions that run in their blood. Travelling to Europe, Russia, Canada, South America, Australia and
Herluf Lützen & Agnar Lamhauge The
New Zealand, they represent a Denmark where people
guitarist Herluf Lützen has been playing jazz and rock
from around the world can meet, live together and all
music for many years. Agnar Lamhauge plays the double
contribute to a sweetly simmering cultural melting pot.
bass and the electric bass in this group. He is also a
www.himmerland.it.
member of the Faroese Symphony Orchestra and is known as a member of the legendary folk group Enekk.
Høgni Reistrup The remoteness and isolation of
Herluf and Agnar will be playing their own compositions.
this tiny North Atlantic country has always been a central theme in Høgni’s music. Høgni thus sings in the local
holgar is a singer/songwriter from the Faroe Islands.
tongue of Faroese evoking comparisons to Icelandic acts
His successful CD “Ongan veg” was released in 2010,
such as as Múm, Ásgeir and Sigur Rós.
followed in 2013 by “Kanska tú svav”. holgar is a member of the band Villmenn with whom he has released 3
Jákup Eli Joensen is a gifted Faroese singer/
CDs as well as the band Tinganest. His music is best
songwriter. In 2011 he released the album, Kom við mer,
Biedermeier Duo
Guðrið Hansdóttir
Janus á Húsagarði
Jákup Eli Luca Ferrini & Jože Kotar
Edvard Nyholm Debess
Himmerland
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artists
work she is also leader of the Nordic String Quartet,
artists
and one of the songs “Vanja”, became a hit in the Faroes
Orchestra in 2007 after serving in that role at the
that year.
Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra for twelve years.
James D. Hicks from Fredericksburg, Virginia, has
Luca Ferrini, pianist, harpsichordist and organist
performed throughout the USA, Australia and Europe.
from Trieste (Italy) has performed throughout Europe,
He has recorded five collections of organ music on the
Asia and Central America. He has given more than 150
American Pro Organo label. At Summantónar, James
premieres, recorded 20 CDs and has recorded for a
will present two organ concerts devoted to new music
variety of European broadcasting companies.
by Faroese composers as well as works by other con temporary Nordic musicians. He will also take part in a
Kamartrioin (The Faroese-European-Chamber-Trio)
Grotto Concert in which he will improvise bagpipe duets
Monika Stauss Joensen (violin), Kenneth Jones (trumpet),
with noted Faroese composer Kristian Blak.
Birgitte Schnakenburg (piano). The group performs as a trio as well as a violin-piano duo and trumpet-piano duo.
Janus á Húsagarði grew up in Tórshavn. He plays
They have played many concerts in the Faroe Islands
guitar, mandolin and sings. In 2014 Janus began writing
as well as overseas concert tours to USA, England
his own songs, lyrics and music. His concert on 1st July
and Denmark. To date this group has released two CD
is a release concert of his new album. Janus’ music is
recordings for Violin & Piano and two CD recordings for
inspired by Irish folk/rock.
Trumpet & Piano.
Jože Kotar & Luca Ferrini Jože Kotar became
Kátir Kallar Herluf Lützen (guitar), Magnus
principal clarinettist of the RTV Slovenia Symphony
Johannesen (piano), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógva á
Heiðrun Petersen & Jóhannes Andreasen
Kátir Kallar
KorLuren
Tóra Vestergaard Uni R. Debess
Høgni Reistrup
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Sámal Petersen
Stanley Samuelsen & Jens Jefsen
international competitions across Europe. More than two
musicians. They will be playing jazz interpretations of
dozen new compositions have been composed for and
well-known Faroese music.
are dedicated to Mare Duo, including works by Faroese
artists
Rógvu (drums) – a new quartet with leading Faroese jazz
composers to be premiered at Summartónar 2015. The vocal group KorLuren from Fredrikstad, Norway
Annika and Fabian have recorded several CDs as soloists
specializes in folk tunes and traditional songs. They have
and in various ensembles. www.mareduo.com.
been travelling around the world for 20 years, visiting South Africa in 2014 and New York in 2012. During
Marius Ziska has grown and matured into a true
Summartónar they will focus on folk music and psalms
original voice. He was born and raised in Søldarfjørður
written by composers from the Faroe Islands and Norway.
– one of the small towns of a few hundred souls so characteristic of the Faroes. During his career Marius has
Kristian Blak is involved in a wide range of musical
been in several bands and has always been considered a
activities. He composes for international classical
brilliant songwriter.
ensembles, performs locally and tours internationally as a musician and bandleader with jazz, folk and world music
Mattias Kapnas is a Faroese pianist. He has
groups.
performed as soloist, chamber musician and with bands inside the Faroese acid, noise, space, jazz environment,
Kvonn is group of musicians from the Faroe Islands
most notably with the band Bendar Spónir. Mattias is
that plays traditional and contemporary folk music from
currently a student of Amalie Malling at the Royal Danish
Scandinavia. Kvonn's repertoire includes music composed
Academy of Music in Copenhagen.
by the band members, as well as traditional tunes. Mira Kvartetten is one of the most important Lív Næs is a Faroese folk musician, best known for
Danish chamber music ensembles, with a repertoire of
her debut album Tú skalt eiga morgindagin (2009). Since
classical quartets as well as newly written music. Based
then there have been several other releases. Her last
in Jutland, they perform all over Denmark and tour inter
album was Keldufar (2012), which has music by Lív Næs
nationally. www.mirakvartetten.dk
and Tróndur Enni and poems written by her grandfather back in 1946.
MonkeyRat Songwriter, Anna Iachino sings and raps over Arnold Ludvig's bass playing and music. Together,
Contemporary jazz musician, Magnus Johannessen
they deliver multi-genre music rooted mainly in Funk. In
is best known for his lyrical playing and melodic perspec
2010, MonkeyRat released their debut album, Fuck The
tive. In addition to Nordic sound, Magnus has drawn much
Jante Law. In 2012 they released their Sunshine CD, to
inspiration from jazz icons Bill Evans and Kenny Wheeler,
great reviews from DK, UK, & FO.
Lyle May's soundscapes and the minimalism of Arvo Pärt, and has managed to forge a personal music signature
Norðan Celtic harp & Nordic fiddle. Faroese violinist
through his own harmonic instinct and lyrical playing.
Angelika Nielsen and German harpist Thomas Loefke combine in their duo programme their own compositions
Mare Duo Annika Luckebergfeld Hinsche and
– a hybrid of Celtic and Nordic music – with traditional
Fabian Hinsche are two of Germany's most successful
music from the Faroe Islands and Ireland. Both perform
young musicians and have won more than 20 prizes in
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artists internationally with Norland Wind and various other
performed in all the Nordic and Baltic countries as well
groups. p. www.nordan.fo. Norðan's CD is out on Tutl.
as the USA. Jens Jefsen is a leading Danish jazz bass player. Over the years he has played with Dexter Gordon,
Ólavur Jakobsen Largely self-taught as a
Clark Terry and Ben Webster, and made 8 solo albums. He
classical guitarist, he commenced his studies at the Royal
currently plays with Povl Dissing and Benny Andersen.
Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen with guitarist Ingolf Olsen. Ólavur continued his studies in Paris with
Svabonio was formed to play new arrangements of
French guitarist Roland Dyens and masterclasses with Sir
music from the notebook of J.C. Svabo (1746–1824).
Julian Bream and David Russell. Ólavur is co-founder of
Concerts will feature 18th-century dance tunes and
the Faroese chamber ensemble Aldubáran, and divides
other fragments that might have washed ashore over the
his time between teaching, performing, touring and
years. Svabonio has a flexible line-up, including British
promoting Faroese music.
musicians Daniel Rye (clarinet) and Fiona Parker (horn) with their Faroese friends, Angelika Nielsen (violin) and
Panayiotis Demopoulos The pianist Panos
Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar), and the occasional special
Demopoulos specializes in premiering new works. His
guest.
interests are in microtonal music, free notation and improvisation.
Thomas Loefke learnt his trade in Dublin from Ireland's leading harpists. He has been touring, com
Piotr Damasiewicz, born in Wroclaw, is a com
posing and recording (8 CDs) since 1984. When not a
poser, trumpeter, and multi-instrumentalist. His music
soloist, he plays with Norland Wind, Acoustic Eidolon and
reaches towards free jazz ideas, via European classical
Máire Breatnach. www.ThomasLoefke.eu
music, all the way to European improvised music, sound art, electro-acoustic improvisation and experimental
Tóra Vestergaard is a Faroese singer, who
music.
graduated in the summer of 2013 from The Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen. She is currently
Sámal Petersen studied in Odense, where he
studying Classical Choir Conducting at The Academy
gained his Diploma for teaching and playing in 1993.
of Music in Southern Denmark. Tóra’s concerts have
After further study in Vienna he moved back to the Faroe
included classical, pop and folk repertoire, and at this
Islands in 1995. He works as a music teacher in the
year's festival she will be performing classical and con
Suzuki method. Sámal is currently Concertmaster of The
temporary music together with pianist Mattias Kapnas.
Faroese Symphony Orchestra as well as co-founder of the Faroese chamber music group, Aldubáran.
The members of Trio Estera met as students at The Royal Danish Academy of Music all wishing to explore
Stanley Samuelsen & Jens Jefsen Stanley
the repertoire for flute, cello, and piano. Coming from
Samuelsen (born in Fuglafjørður, Faroe Islands, now
different parts of Europe – flautist Mia Káradóttir from the
based in Copenhagen) is a composer, guitarist, singer
Faroe Islands, cellist Estera Kwiecien from Poland, and
and songwriter. He has recorded 6 solo albums and has
pianist Ida Andersson is from the Åland Islands – they
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artists bring different approaches towards the music. They work actively to expand the repertoire for this combination. For Summartónar they will premiere two pieces written for the ensemble. For the past several years Uni R. Debess has been establishing himself as “Mr Blues” in the Faroe Islands. He has even succeeded in writing several hits alongside his various blues band constellations such as GoGo Blues, Debess Blues Station and Crawling Blue. Yggdrasil is a Nordic ensemble based in the Faroe Islands. Formed in 1981 by composer & pianist Kristian Blak, Yggdrasil has a repertoire that encompasses a wide range of genres, from free jazz to classical.
James Hicks
KATA
Kvonn
Svabonio
Tróndur, Lív & Brandur
Mina Fred
Ólavur Jakobsen
Rógvi á Rógvu
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FAROESE COMPOSERS AND SONGWRITERS FEATURED AT SUMMARTÓNAR 2015 Agnar Lamhauge, Allan Tausen, Andreas Tykjær Restorff, Andras Olsen, Angelika Nielsen, Anna Iachino, Anna Katrin Egilstrøð, Arnold Ludvig, Atli Petersen, Benjamin Petersen, Bjarti Meitil, Brandur Enni, Búi Dam, Dávur Juul Magnussen, Edvard Nyholm Debess, Elin Brimheim Heinesen, Guðrið Hansdóttir, Hanus G. Johansen, Heðin Ziska Davidsen, Herluf Lützen, Holgar Jacobsen, Høgni Reistrup, Ívar Bærentsen, Jákup Eli Joensen, Janus á Húsagarði, Jens Mortan Mortensen, John Áki Egholm, Jón Aldara, Jógvan Waagstein, Jóhan Hentze, Kári Bæk, Kenneth Jones, Kim Kristensen, Kristian Blak, Leif Hansen, Leivur Thomsen, Lív Næs, Magnus Johannesen, Marius Ziska, Mattias Kapnas, Mikael Blak, Ólavur Olsen, Pauli í Sandagerði, Páll Sólstein, Rógvi á Rógvu, Stanley Samuelsen, Sunleif Rasmussen, Teitur, Theodor Kapnas, Torleik Mortensen, Tróndur Bogason,
Photography by Birgir Enni
Tróndur Enni, Uni Debess, Unn Paturson, William Heinesen
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other information Information centres:
OTHER LINKS
Tórshavn: www.visittorshavn.fo (+298) 302425
Public transport (ferries and buses):
Nólsoy: www.visitnolsoy.fo (+298) 327060
www.ssl.fo, Farstøðin (Bus Terminal),
Sandur: www.visitsandoy.fo (+298) 361836
help desk: (+298) 343030
Fuglafjørður, Gøta: www.visiteysturoy.fo (+298) 238015
www.taxi.fo, (+298) 323232
Sørvágur, Mykines: www.visitvagar.fo (+298) 333455 Vágur: www.visitsuduroy.fo (+298) 611080 Fugloy, Svínoy, Hattarvík, Trøllanes, Klaksvík: www.visitnordoy.fo (+298) 456939
fresher faroes affordable no frills hotel with free internet and low cost guest car service Experience the Faroe Islands on your own terms. Our reasonable prices include everything you need to make the most out of your visit to the Faroes. Central location in Tórshavn, seaside view available from most double rooms. Breakfast included. Always. And with our low cost guest car service, you’re free to explore the islands the best way possible. On your terms.
yviri við strond 19 fo-110 tórshavn faroe islands
tel. +298 355 500 booking@hotelstreym.com www.hotelstreym.com
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bílegg & rinda á etika.fo
Rátt og reint. Undan Føroyum.
Áarvegur 2 100 Tórshavn Tel 319 319 etika.fo 32
fridays, june 26th & july 10th
Special events:
the Seal Woman In 2015 Summartónar presents 2 special concerts on the scenic island of Kallsoy in Mikladalur near the statue of Kópakonan – the Seal Woman. See programme for these concerts June 26th and July 10th For travel information see www.ssl.fo.
Photography by Ingi Sørensen
(+298) 45 69 39, www.visitnordoy.fo
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partners
Partners This year's festival involves collaboration with various other events and regional organizers throughout the Faroe Islands.
Summartónar's partners are
Photography by Kathrina F. Hansen
Havnar Kirkja, Vesturkirkjan, Listasavn Føroya (National Gallery of the Faroe Islands), Fólkatónleikastevnan (Faroe Islands Folk Festival), G!festival, Norðurlandahúsið (The Nordic House), Kristianshús (Mykines), Norðlýsið, Hvonn, Gjáargarður, Leikar í Lund, Grót, Reinsaríið. Sands Listasavn, Mentanarhúsið í Fuglafirði, Tutl Records, UVH and information centres in the Faroe Islands. Events organized in collaboration between these partners and Summartónar are listed in the programme. Additional events can be found on their individual websites. For the updated Summartónar concert programme, please visit www.composers.fo, www.nlh.fo and www.tutl.com.
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partners
SUmmARTÓNAR 2015 wAS mADe PoSSiBle BY GRANTS from: Mentanargrunnur Landsins, Føroyski mentanarpeningurin hjá KODA, Mentamálaráðið, Norðurlandahúsið, Felagið Føroysk Tónaskøld, DJBFA, Dansk Komponistforening, Kulturkontakt Nord, Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Copenhagen, Beckett-Fonden, A.P. Møller Fonden, Hiddenfjord and municipalities around the islands.
With support from Danish Composers´ Society´s Production Pool/KODA´s Fund for Social and Cultural Purposes
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FAR AFIELD, AND YET SO CLOSE … Gjógv
In picturesque surroundings, far away from the treadmill of reality, Gjáargarður is the most charming hotel in the Faroe Islands. Enjoy the idyllic village of Gjógv or go hiking in the impressive countryside. Back at the hotel, a lovely dinner awaits your fresh and uplifted spirit.
Airport
Tórshavn
Gjógv is ideally situated – enjoy local attractions or go sightseeing by car. The northern islands are less than an hour away, as is Tórshavn, the cosy historic capital. With our friendly service and hospitality, you are guaranteed an unforgettable stay.
Welcome to Gjáargarður
Guesthouse of Gjógv FO-476 Gjógv, Faroe Islands Tel. +298 42 31 71 info@gjaargardur.fo www.gjaargardur.fo
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