The Voices of Pioneers

Berit Norbakken, soprano and speaker Solmund Nystabakk, lute Alma Kraggerud, violin NOVO Quartet Anne Lise Gundersen, sommelier and speaker Peter Herresthal, speaker Missy Mazzoli, composer and speaker Anne Lise Gundersen, sommelier This powerful and moving concert explores the untold stories of artists who have faced challenges in their pursuit of artistic expression. Set in the evocative and dramatic context of Svalbard’s mining history, this performance delves into the lives of these pioneers, who through their art, have fought for their voices to be heard. These stories will be presented in short talks, inspired by the world-renowned “TED-talks”. As a little extra, in collaboration with Svalbard Adventures, we are inviting wine-sommelier Anne Lise Gundersen – she will be presenting exciting stories of several wines for you to hear and to taste. PROGRAMME Introduction: The history of bubbles – and the story behind Bellavista (by Anne Lise Gundersen) Short talk I – About Ole Bull (told by Peter Herresthal) Music – Ole Bull, Et Sæterbesøg Short talk II – About Marta Becket and Death Valley Junction (told by Missy Mazzoli) Music – Missy Mazzoli, Death Valley Junction Mieczysław Weinberg, Aria —intermission— Short talk III – about Barbara Strozzi (told by Berit Norbakken) Music: Barbara Strozzi, excerpt from Donna Barbara Please note: The concert ticket includes bus transport to Gruve 3 and return. Meet up at COOP parking lot at 18.30 The concert ticket also includes a glass of Bellavista Cuvée Alma. Non-alcoholic alternative will be available.

• Berit Norbakken
• Solmund Nystabakk
• Alma Kraggerud
• NOVO Quartet
• Anne Lise Gundersen
• Peter Herresthal
• Missy Mazzoli