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Hemsingfestivalen
19. feb. - 22. feb.
Aurdal
We welcome you to Hemsingfestivalen 2026, 19–22 February, in week 8
Hemsingfestivalen is held annually in Aurdal, a small mountain village in Valdres with 700 inhabitants and proud cultural traditions. Here Edvard Grieg and Knut Hamsun drew inspiration from the beautiful nature, and Frydenlund Skysstasjon became an important meeting place for artists from all over Norway.
The musician sisters Ragnhild and Eldbjørg Hemsing grew up in the village, and were introduced early to both classical music and folk music. Today they are both internationally sought-after artists with the whole world as their workplace. The sisters take great joy in conveying music's magical power and depth to audiences, which inspired them to establish their own international chamber music festival in their home village. The wish is to pass on their own expertise to the community they grew up in, and thereby show how music can shape a society and create identity and belonging.
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Past concerts
- 22. Feb 2026AvslutningskonsertAurdal kirke, Aurdal
- 21. Feb 2026Kviss med tonarTrykkerihallen, Fagernes
- 21. Feb 2026Rein Alexander møter HemsingfestivalenAurdal kirke, Aurdal
- 21. Feb 2026Vandrekonsert på museetValdres Folkemuseum, Fagernes
- 21. Feb 2026“Vivaldi i Valdres” Familiekonsert i Aurdal kirkeAurdal kirke, Aurdal
- 20. Feb 2026Smak med tonarNythun, Etnedal
- 20. Feb 2026KammerkonsertAurdal kirke, Aurdal
- 20. Feb 2026MusikksporetAurdal fjellkirke, Aurdal
- 20. Feb 2026Morgonstemning: Frukostkonsert på NythunNythun, Etnedal
- 19. Feb 2026FestopningAurdal kirke, Aurdal
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