Truls Mørk has been lent one of the world's most sought-after cellos: the «Iwasaki» Stradivarius from 1727.
Tonight, 21 May, he performs Dvořák's Cello Concerto with Oslo Filharmoniske Orkester in Oslo Konserthus - his first concert in Norway on the new instrument. The concert is conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, and also marks his last appearance as the orchestra's chief conductor.
Mørk describes the cello as an experience to play: the sound is warm and rich, the tone pure and clear with beautiful overtones throughout the whole register - and the response under the bow is, in his own words, «immediate and lightning-fast - like a racing car».
The instrument is named after the Japanese cellist and teacher Ko Iwasaki, and is the latest addition to Anders Sveaas' Almennyttige Fond, which now owns no fewer than eleven Stradivarius instruments. The fund lends the instruments to Norwegian and Nordic musicians as part of its cultural support work.
Photo: Anders Sveaas Allmennyttige Fond
Truls Mørk and Peter Herresthal
