Sæverud Concert at Siljustøl
In these concerts, audiences can experience Sæverud’s music in the very environment that inspired him to compose it. The performances take place in the composer’s own home, close to his composing room, and are presented by young, award-winning pianists.
Discover Sæverud Where Sæverud Composed
Harald Sæverud was a distinctive and influential voice in Norwegian music in the 20th century. His music is characterized by strong contrasts, clear rhythms, and a personal, often dramatic, expression. Many of his works possess a unique power and character, ranging from the lyrical and delicate to the burlesque and satirical.
Sæverud drew inspiration from the nature surrounding his home, Siljustøl. In these concerts, audiences can experience Sæverud’s music in the very environment that inspired him to compose it. The performances take place in the composer’s own home, close to his composing room, and are presented by young, award-winning pianists. The summer concerts at Siljustøl thus offer a special intimacy with both the music and the place that inspired it.