Ragnhild Hemsing opens the season at the Ulm Kornhaus
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Nordic Sound Worlds for the Season Opening at the Ulm Kornhaus
With the season opening of the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn and Ragnhild Hemsing, special musical excitement arrives at the Kornhaus Ulm on September 25, 2026. The Norwegian violinist and Hardanger fiddle player combines classical virtuosity with the archaic sound colors of Norwegian folk music.
When Violin and Hardanger Fiddle Converse
Ragnhild Hemsing moves confidently between two instruments: a classical violin by Francesco Ruggeri from 1694 and Ole Bull's historical Hardanger fiddle Jordalsfela. Her playing combines precise articulation, rhythmic energy, and the characteristic overtones of Norway's national instrument.
The concert program features works by CLYNE, BRUCH, PETTERSEN, and MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY. The premiere of Agnes Ida Pettersen's work Stories, written specifically for Hemsing and her Hardanger fiddle, is particularly noteworthy. The orchestration opens up a colorful dialogue between the chamber orchestra, soloist, and Nordic sound tradition.
A Concert Program between Tradition and Present
Hemsing is considered a bridge builder between classical repertoire and the folk music of her home Valdres. Her interpretations connect musical precision with an improvisational spirit, fine rhythmic synchronization, and an immediately impactful stage performance.
Her discography includes titles such as Røta, Peer Gynt, Bruch + Tveitt, The Norwegian Seasons, and the 2026 release Unbound. For Røta, she received the Opus Klassik in 2021 in the category Classic Without Borders. Since her youth, she has performed as an international soloist and collaborates with renowned orchestras and ensembles.
Live Atmosphere in the Kornhaus
The historic Kornhaus provides the perfect setting for this season's kickoff. Amid clearly defined string lines, warm wood tones, and the buzzing resonances of the Hardanger fiddle, a dense concert atmosphere emerges. The conducting by Risto Joost brings the musical layers together and creates space for transparent chamber music as well as powerful orchestral highlights.
The program promises a concert experience for classical music lovers, curious explorers of Nordic music, and all who wish to experience familiar concert forms with new sound perspectives. The combination of Mendelssohn, Bruch, contemporary music, and Norwegian tradition makes this opening a striking start to the new season.
Conclusion: A Season Opening with Distinctive Sound Language
Visitors can expect a versatile concert evening with an international soloist, a high-caliber chamber orchestra, and a premiere that opens new orchestral spaces for the Hardanger fiddle. Anyone who wants to experience classical music in an intense, Nordic, and contemporary way should discover this evening live at the Ulm Kornhaus.
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