Midsummer’s brightest light sets the scene for a concert that unites Italian passion with Nordic lyricism.
The audience is invited into a musical landscape where Puccini’s grand emotions meet Grieg’s intimate tones—two composers who, each in their own way, unite the depths of the human spirit with the poetry of nature.
The concert presents some of Puccini’s most beloved operatic gems: arias filled with passion, vulnerability and drama, drawn from opera history’s most moving moments. In contrast—and like a calm breath of a summer night—a selection of Edvard Grieg’s most beautiful songs is also presented. Here the audience encounters melodies shaped by folk tunes, natural atmospheres and heartfelt human closeness.
Together, these two musical worlds create a unique midsummer experience—rich in colour, emotion and moments of pure beauty with the most exquisite melodies.
The audience can look forward to:
Operatic arias by Giacomo Puccini, performed with passion and drama. Norwegian art songs by Edvard Grieg, filled with lyricism, warmth and Nordic resonance. An atmosphere where summer light, music and poetry flow seamlessly together. An evening suitable both for opera enthusiasts and those encountering the music for the first time.
Let the midsummer light and music carry you into a world of timeless beauty as Puccini and Grieg shine side by side.
Duration: 1 hour
Organiser: Marit Risnes
Last modified: 19.06.2026
Quelle: Stavangerregionen & Ryfylke
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