Arabella Steinbacher
Violin
We've been chasing Arabella for years. Finally she's here with her glittering technique and rare gift for making the violin sing. This summer, we've landed an intuitive violin star.
About the Artist
What a player.
The reason Arabella is one of the most sought-after violinists in the world is her ability to let both instrument and music live, without getting lost in technique or other noises.
"I'm an intuitive player," she has said. "For me, it's about making music and letting it grow and develop." She trusts the moment, releases control, and we get to reap the rewards.
Her career began spectacularly in 2004. A colleague fell ill, and the young Steinbacher stepped in on short notice to perform Beethoven's Violin Concerto with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France under Sir Neville Marriner. Talk about seizing the moment. In the US, she's a regular with the "Big Five" orchestras.
We're thrilled beyond measure to welcome this rare talent into our very own music palace, Risør Church. This is going to be something special.
Balanced lyricism and fire – among her assets are a finely polished technique and a beautifully varied palette of timbres.
Concerts
Midsummer Celebration at Torvet
We're inviting the whole city to the main square on the most beautiful summer day of the year. Classical delights and good vibes, plus food and drinks. Welcome!
Back to the Future
What comes to mind when you hear Beethoven? That old classic we all "know" the sound of. You might just have to rethink that after this concert.
Romeo & Juliet
The world's most famous lovers have inspired more music than we can perform. So we've selected our favorites from Prokofiev and Bernstein.
My choice is: ...
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson chose April, but what will this year's artists choose when asked to select their favorite composers and works?
Seasons in the Main Square
A clever pairing of Vivaldi and Piazzolla. Because when it's summer for one, it's winter for the other. Right beneath the Risør sun.
Heart Strings
This year's closing concert is inspired by the emotional entanglements between several composers. We also invite the Festival Choir to Risør Church.
