Chamber music and Det Lille Hotel in perfect harmony

A unique cultural experience in Norway's most beautiful summer city

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Are you curious about world-class classical music, but have never been to Risør Chamber Music Festival before? Now's your chance to experience the best the festival has to offer, combined with a relaxing vacation in the heart of beautiful Risør.

A complete festival experience - tailored for beginners

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On the occasion of the festival's 35th anniversary, festival director Eirik Raude has personally put together four different experience packages that give you a perfect introduction to the world of chamber music. Each package includes:

• 🎻 Handpicked concerts with world-renowned musicians
• 🎻 Two nights at the renowned Det Lille Hotel
• 🎻 Three-course dinner with aperitif at the exclusive restaurant Tollboden 1865
• 🎻 Festival program

Musical highlights for everyone

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You don't have to be a classical music expert to enjoy the festival! The concerts have been carefully selected to give both first-time visitors and experienced festival-goers strong musical experiences.

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This year's star-studded program includes:

• Tine Thing Helseth - Norway's international trumpet virtuoso and artistic director
• Pekka Kuusisto - the Finnish violinist that the festival has been trying to bring to Risør for many years
• Sheku Kanneh-Mason - the British cello star who has wowed audiences around the world, some of you may remember him from the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle!
• Benjamin Grosvenor - one of the most sought-after pianists of our time, celebrated for his technical brilliance
• Sissel Kyrkjebø - giving an exclusive concert at Stangholmen

And for pop music enthusiasts: The critically acclaimed trio Poing will perform their unique interpretation of a-ha's debut album "Hunting High and Low" on the occasion of the 40th anniversary.

Four flexible packages - choose your favorite

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Choose from four different arrival days (June 24, 25, 26 or 27) with unique concert experiences:

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🎻 Package 1 (June 24-26):
Experience the grand opening concert in Risør Church, an intimate home concert and "Eine kleine Mozart".

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🎻 Package 2 (June 25-27):
Enjoy "Eine kleine Mozart", a home concert with Tine Thing Helseth, Dvořák/Brahms concert and the unique a-ha interpretation "Hunting high and low".

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🎻 Package 3 (June 26-28):
Catch Dvořák and Brahms, an intimate home concert, "Ravelian Dances" and "Late Night with Pekka".

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🎻 Package 4 (June 27-29):
Experience "Ravelske danser", the popular "Risør Rundt" concert and the highlight - Sissel Kyrkjebø at Stangholmen.

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The package is perfect for those who want to combine cultural experiences with a relaxing summer vacation in Norway's most beautiful coastal city.

Stay in the heart of the historic city

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Det Lille Hotel offers authentic southern charm right in the historic center of Risør. From this perfect base, you can walk to all the concert venues, explore the white wooden town and enjoy summer life between concerts.

Experience the best of Risør city

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Between concerts you can:

• Join guided city walks
• Explore Risør's maritime history and unique architecture
• Take a ride on the hotel's electric bikes
• Visit the city's art galleries and diversity niche stores
• Enjoy local culinary experiences
• Relax in the floating sauna

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