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28th
C O M P O S E R S ’ & S O N G W R I T E R S ’F A R O E I S L A N D S
J U N E 1 S T – A U G U S T 2 9 T H 2 0 1 9
F E S T I V A L
SUMMARTÓNAR
The majority of the programme is of Faroese music, performed by Faroese musicians. However, Summartónar is also an international event with visiting performers, composers, and song-writers from around the world: this year from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Spain, Norway, Siberia, Iran, Austria, USA, Scotland, Poland, Germany, England, Japan, The Netherlands, Switzerland and Greenland.
A new project, which started last year, is being developed further in 2019. Encouraged by artists in Norway,
Sweden and Finland along the latitudes 62 to 63 degrees North (see http://northcultitude6263.com), the Association of Faroese Composers has invited artists from Greenland, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Siberia who are based along the 62-63 latitudes, to form a sinfonietta: Ensemble 6263.
A brief history of SummartónarBeginning in 1984, Faroese composers started organizing concerts of their own music together with works by international composers. After
This year the Association of Faroese Composers (Felagið Føroysk Tónaskøld) celebrates the 28th Summartónar festival
Artistic director: Kristian BlakOn the cover: Kata, photography by Ditte Mathilda Joensen / veingirlayout by veingirPrint: Føroyaprent, NORDIC ECOLABEL 541 705
establishing the Association of Faroese Composers (Felagið Føroysk Tóna skøld) in 1987, these concerts became more regular, especially with the annual Spring Concert and a series of concerts over the summer in collaboration with the Listasavn Føroya. In 1991 a concert with works by several Faroese composers was presented at the St Magnus Festival in Orkney. After participating at a festival in a community comparable with the Faroe Islands, we decided to establish a similar festival the following year in the Faroes. We used the name Summartónar from the beginning and in 1992 15 concerts
were held in Tórshavn, Kirkjubøur, and Runavík with compositions by William Heinesen, Edvard Nyholm Debess, Alti K. Petersen, Pauli í Sandagerði, Heðin Meitil, Bjarni Restorff, Ólavur Jøkladal, H.J. Højgaard, Esmar Jacobsen, Sunleif Rasmussen, Kristian Blak, Richard Stanley, and Graeme Rudd in addition to classical repertoire.
Since these early years, the musical scene in the Faroes has gone from strength to strength and our festival reflects the diversity and creativity of today’s musicians who bring Faroese music to the world and international music to the Faroes.
F E S T I V A LSUMMARTÓNARWelcome to
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Acoustic Eidolon (USA/DE), Adam Levin (USA), Agnieszka Kosmecka (PL), Aksel Dánjalsson Remmel (FO), Alda Magna (FO/DK), Aldubáran (FO), Anders Hjuler (DK), Arnold Ludvig Quintet (FO/IS), AuraDuo (ES/DK), Bárður Reinert Poulsen (FO), Bárður Johannesen Trio (FO), Birgitte Schnakenburg (FO), Brimheim (FO/DK), Caput (IS), Charlotte Andersson (DK), Dania Tausen Band (FO), Dávur Juul Magnussen (FO), Debbie Cameron (USA), Deborah Herbert (USA), Edvard Nyholm Debess & Leivur Thomsen (FO), Emily Nenniger (SCO), Ensemble 6263 (FI/NO/FO/IS/Sibir), Ernst Dánjalsson Remmel (FO), Ernst Sondum Dalsgarð & Søren Johannsen (DK/FO), Guðrið Hansdóttir (FO), Gø (FO), Hamferð (FO), Hans Andrias (FO), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (FO), Henrik Sørensen (DK), Hettarher (FO), Himmerland (DK/SE/GH) Holgar (FO), Hviskende Varder Duo (DK/FO), James Olsen Band (FO), Janus á Húsagarði (FO), Jón Festirstein (FO), Jósef Zachariassen (FO), Kári Sverisson & Hans Jacob Kollslíð (FO), Kátir Kallar (FO), Kata (FO), Ken Jones (FO), Kim Kristensen (DK), Kläppsjöns Klagan (SE), Kristian Blak (FO), Kristina Thede Johansen (FO), Laurens Joensen & Martin Joensen (NL/FO), LightOut Trio with Elina Albach (DE/NO), Lipet Ei (SIBIR/FO), Lív í Baianstovu (FO), Lützen's Jazz Band (FO) Mahan Esfahani (Iran), Marjun Syderbo Kjeldnes (FO), Mattias Kapnas (FO), MAX BRAND Ensemble (A), Miké Thomsen (GL), Monika Stauss Joensen & Andrea Stauss Hofmann (FO/CH), MonkeyRat (FO/IT/CA), Oskar Stenmark (SE/USA), Oslo Unknown (FO/JP/NO), Resterne af Rigsfællesskabet (IS/DK/GR/FO), Revna (DK/FO), Rógvi á Rógvu (FO), Sandy Boys (USA), Signar í Homrum (FO), Sigurður Flosason (IS), Sissal (FO), Spælimenn (FO), Svabonio (FO), Thomas Loefke (DE), Toke Lund Christiansen (DK), Tura Ya Moya (DK/DE), Vera Kondrateva (SIBIR), Yggdrasil (FO)
Where to find the venues: Fuglafjørður, Funningur, Gjógv, Gøta, Hattarvík, Hestur, Kirkja, Klaksvík, Mikladalur, Mykines, Nólsoy, Runavík, Sandur, Skúvoy, Toftir, Tórshavn, Tvøroyri, Vágur
A R T I S T SSUMMARTÓNAR
SATURDAY 1 JUNETÓRSHAVNFINSEN 8 p.m. 100,–
Ken Jones (trumpet), Birgitte Schnakenburg (piano)
SUNDAY 2 JUNESUÐUROY SALT 3 p.m. 100,–
Ken Jones (trumpet), Birgitte Schnakenburg (piano)
TUESDAY 4 JUNETÓRSHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
Katir Kállar: Herluf Lützen (guitar), Magnus Johannesen (piano), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvi (drums)
WEDNESDAY 5 JUNEGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENING GJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Guðrið Hansdóttir (vocal, guitar)Booking www.gjaargardur.fo
SUNDAY 9 JUNEFUNNINGURKIRKJAN 5 p.m. FREE
Kári Sverrisson (vocal, guitar), Hans Jacob Kollslíð (vocal, guitar)
TUESDAY 11 JUNETÓRHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
James Olsen Band: James Olsen (vocal), Mortan Zachariasen (saxophone), Herluf Lützen (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvi (drums)
WEDNESDAY 12 JUNEGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENING GJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Yggdrasil: Kristian Blak (piano), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Mikael Blak (bass)Booking www.gjaargardur.fo
THURSDAY 13 JUNETÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
LightOut Trio: Mathias Susaas Halvorsen (piano), Magnus Boye Hansen (violin), Steven Walter (cello) with Elina Albach (harpsichord)
FRIDAY 14 JUNETo be announced #ISLANDROADSOutdoor concert 2–5 p.m. 795,–
Artist to be announcedBooking: www.guidetofaroeislands.com/islandroads
TÓRSHAVNREINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. 100,–
LightOut Trio: See 13 JuneHettarher: Andreas Tykjær Restorff (cello), Torleik Mortensen (bass)
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19 PROGRAMMESummartónar is organized by Felagið Føroysk Tónaskøld (Faroese Composers)
www.composers.fo FAROESE COMPOSES' & SONGWRITERS' FESTIVAL
Folk/ Singer- songwriterJazz / World
Cultural Evening
Classical / ExperimentalCave Concert
#ISLANDROADS
SATURDAY 15 JUNETÓRSHAVNHAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE
Mattias Kapnas (piano)
SATURDAY 15 JUNE VÁGURRUTH SMITH MUSEUM 8 p.m. FREE
Lív í Baianstovu (vocal, guitar), Ari Bjarkason (clarinet)
GØTATØTING 8.30 p.m. 150,–
LightOut Trio: See 13 JuneHettarher: Andreas Tykjær Restorff (cello), Torleik Mortensen (bass)
SUNDAY 16 JUNEHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERT Concerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Kristian Blak (keyboard, näverlur)Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
SUÐUROYSALT 3 p.m. 100,–
Jósef Zachariassen (piano)
FUGLAFJØRÐURMENTANARHÚSIÐ 4 p.m. 100,–
Mattias Kapnas (piano)
NÓLSOYMAGGIE’S 5 p.m. 50,–
Bárður Johannesen (vocal, piano)
MONDAY 17 JUNETÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Mattias Kapnas (piano)
TUESDAY 18 JUNEHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERT Concerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Hamferð: Jón Aldará (vocal), Theodor Kapnas (guitar)Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TÓRSHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
Bárður Johannesen (vocal, piano)
WEDNESDAY 19 JUNEGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENINGGJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Bárður Johannesen (vocal, piano) Booking www.gjaargardur.fo
TÓRSHAVN CULTURAL EVENINGHOTEL FØROYAR 7 p.m. 425,–
Faroese dinner buffet, chain dance, sagaEntertainment: Faroese musicLanguage: EnglishBooking: www.hotelforoyar.com
THURSDAY 20 JUNETÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Jósef Zachariassen (piano)
NÓLSOYMAGGIES 8 p.m. 110,–
Acoustic Eidolon: Hannah Alkire (vocal, cello), Joe Scott (vocal, guitar), Thomas Loefke (celtic harp)
FRIDAY 21 JUNETo be announced #ISLANDROADSOutdoor concert 2–5 p.m. 795,–
Artist to be announcedBooking: www.guidetofaroeislands.com/islandroads
SANDUR KAFE BREIÐATEIG 8 p.m. 60,-
Janus á Húsagarði (vocal, mandolin, guitar)
MIKLADALURINNISTOVA 5 p.m. 80,-
Acoustic Eidolon: Hannah Alkire (vocal, cello), Joe Scott (vocal, guitar), Thomas Loefke (celtic harp)
TÓRSHAVNPERLAN 8 p.m. 100,–
Resterne af Rigsfællesskabet: Jesper Pedersen (modular synthesizer), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (modular synthesizer, elektronics), Miké Thomsen (vocal, drum dance)
SATURDAY 22 JUNETÓRSHAVNHAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE
Miðnámsnæmingar frá Tórshavnar musikkskúla
SATURDAY 22 JUNETÓRSHAVNREINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. 100,–
Lív í Baianstovu (vocal, guitar), Ari Bjarkason (clarinett) Janus á Húsagarði (vocal, mandolin, guitar)
GØTATØTING 8.30 p.m. 150 ,–
Resterne af Rigsfællesskabet: See 21 june
SUNDAY 23 JUNEHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERT Concerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Resterne af Rigsfællesskabet: See 21 June
TÓRSHAVNLISTASAVN FØROYA 4 p.m. 100,–
Acoustic Eidolon: Hannah Alkire (vocal, cello), Joe Scott (vocal, guitar), Thomas Loefke (celtic harp)
MONDAY 24 JUNETÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Yggdrasil: Miké Thomsen (vocal), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jakobsen (drums)
TUESDAY 25 JUNEHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Acoustic EidolonMax 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TÓRSHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
Concert organized by Hvonn and Havnar JazzfelagYggdrasil & Acoustic Eidolon: Hannah Alkire (vocal, cello), Joe Scott (vocal, guitar), Thomas Loefke (celtic harp), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass)
WEDNESDAY 26 JUNEGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENINGGJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Guðrið Hansdóttir (vocal, guitar)(Booking www.gjaargardur.fo)
WEDNESDAY 26 JUNERUNAVÍKBÓKASAVNIÐ VIÐ LØKIN 8 p.m. 100,–
Toke Lund Christiansen (flute), Birgitte Schnakenburg (piano)
THURSDAY 27 JUNETÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Toke Lund Christiansen (flute), Birgitte Schnakenburg (piano)
MYKINESTHE LOCALS 9 p.m. 50,–
Acoustic Eidolon: Hannah Alkire (vocal, cello), Joe Scott (vocal, guitar), Thomas Loefke (celtic harp)
SANDURKAFE BREIÐATEIG 8 p.m. 60,–
Hans Andrias (vocal, harmonica, guitar)
SATURDAY 29 JUNETÓRSHAVNHAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE
Hettarher: Andreas Tykjær Restorff (cello), Torleik Mortensen (bass)
TÓRSHAVNMARIUKIRKJAN 7.30 p.m. FREE
Acoustic Eidolon: Hannah Alkire (vocal, cello), Joe Scott (vocal, guitar), Thomas Loefke (celtic harp)
SUNDAY 30 JUNESUÐUROYSALT 3 p.m. 100,–
Acoustic Eidolon: Hannah Alkire (vocal, cello), Joe Scott (vocal, guitar), Thomas Loefke (celtic harp)
SUNDAY 30 JUNEHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Ernst Dánjalsson Remmel (trumpet), Aksel Dánjalsson Remmel (keyboard) Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
MONDAY 1 JULYTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Gø: Kristian Pauli Ellefsen (keyboard), Ólavur Eyðunsson Gaard (guitar), Árni Jóhannesson (bass), Hjørtur Pætursson Háberg (drums)
TUESDAY 2 JULYHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
MAX BRAND Ensemble Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TÓRSHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
Sissal G. Magnussen (vocal), Kristian Pauli Ellefsen (keyboard), Ólavur Eyðunsson Gaard (guitar), Árni Jóhannesson (bass), Hjørtur Pætursson Háberg (drums)
WEDNESDAY 3 JULYGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENING GJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Sissal G. Magnussen (vocal), Ólavur Eyðunsson Gaard (guitar) Booking www.gjaargardur.fo
TÓRSHAVNBLÁBAR 9 p.m. 100,–
MAX BRAND Ensemble
THURSDAY 4 JULYTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
MAX BRAND Ensemble
VÁGURRUTH SMITH MUSEUM 8 p.m. FREE
Janus á Húsagarði (vocal, mandolin, guitar)
FRIDAY 5 JULYTo be announced #ISLANDROADSOutdoor concert 2–5 p.m. 795,–
Artist to be announcedBooking: www.guidetofaroeislands.com/islandroads
TÓRSHAVNREINSARÍIÐ 9 p.m. 100,–
Elvito: Rasmus Borðoy (vocal, guitar, electronics), Bastian Lahn (vocal, synth, bass)
SATURDAY 6 JULYTÓRSHAVNHAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE
Kläppsjöns Klagan: Agneta Högstadius (flute), Anna Nordesjö (violin), Maria Olsson (bass), Olof Wikström (guitar, accordion)
NÓLSOY FÓLKATÓNLEIKASTEVNANMAGGIES from 3 p.m. 50,–
Folk Festival: Laurens Joensen, Sandy Boys, Kläppsjöns Klagan, Kata, Hans Andrias and more artists to be announced
TÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. 100,–
Aldubáran: Daniel Rye (clarinet), Páll Solstein (horn), Øssur Bæk (violin), Jón Festirstein (viola), Andreas Restorff (cello), Jóhannes Andreasen (piano)
SUNDAY 7 JULYHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Dávur Juul Magnussen (trombone), Emily Nenniger (violin)Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TÓRSHAVN FÓLKATÓNLEIKASTEVNANNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. 100,–
Folk Festival: Kläppsjöns Klagan, Sandy Boys, Spælimenn
SUÐUROYSALT 3 p.m. 100,–
Aura Duo: Júlia Cavaller Triay (flute), Patricia Martín (clarinet), Eli Tausen á Lava (electronics)
FUGLAFJØRÐURMENTANARHÚSIÐ 4 p.m. 100,–
Aldubáran: Daniel Rye (clarinet), Páll Solstein (horn), Øssur Bæk (violin), Jón Festirstein (viola), Andreas Restorff (cello), Jóhannes Andreasen (piano)
MONDAY 8 JULYTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Aura Duo: Júlia Cavaller Triay (flute), Patricia Martín (clarinet), Eli Tausen á Lava (electronics)
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MONDAY 8 JULYMYKINES FÓLKATÓNLEIKASTEVNANMykines from 4 p.m. 100,–
Folk Festival: Signar í Homrum, Kläppsjöns Klagan, Sandy Boys, Himmerland and more artists to be announced
TUESDAY 9 JULYHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Bárður Reinert Poulsen (bass) Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
NólsoyMAGGIE’S 8 p.m. 50,-
Himmerland: Jens Ulvsand (bouzouki), Eskil Romme (saxophone), Emil Ringtved (bass)
TÓRSHAVN FÓLKATÓNLEIKASTEVNANHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
Folk Festival: Laurens Joensen, Kläppsjöns Klagan, Sandy Boys, Signar í Homrum
WEDNESDAY 10 JULYGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENINGGJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Laurens Joensen (vocal, guitar), Martin Joensen (vocal, guitar)Booking www.gjaargardur.fo
FUGLOY FÓLKATÓNLEIKASTEVNANFUGLOY from 4 p.m. FREE
Folk Festival: Signar í Homrum, Sandy Boys, Himmerland and more artists to be announced
TÓRSHAVN CULTURAL EVENINGHOTEL FØROYAR 7 p.m. 425,–
Faroese dinner buffet, chain dance, sagaEntertainment: Faroese musicLanguage: EnglishBooking: www.hotelforoyar.com
THURSDAY 11 JULYTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Laurens Joensen (vocal, guitar), Martin Joensen (vocal, guitar)
THURSDAY 11 JULYSANDURLISTASAVNIÐ 8 p.m. 60,-
Himmerland: Kirstine Haugaard Sand (violin), Jens Ulvsand (bouzouki), Eskil Romme (saxophone), Emil Ringtved (bass), Ayi Solomon (percussion)
FRIDAY 12 JULYTo be announced #ISLANDROADSOutdoor concert 2–5 p.m. 795,–
Artist to be announcedBooking: www.guidetofaroeislands.com/islandroads
SUÐUROYSALT 7 p.m. 100,-
Himmerland: Kirstine Haugaard Sand (violin), Jens Ulvsand (bouzouki), Eskil Romme (saxophone), Emil Ringtved (bass), Ayi Solomon (percussion)
SATURDAY 13 JULYTÓRSHAVNHAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE
Henrik Sørensen (organ)
SUNDAY 14 JULYHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Henrik Sørensen (keyboard) Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
MONDAY 15 JULYTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Yggdrasil: “Lipet Ei”: Vera Kondrateva (vocal, percussion), Guðni Franzson (clarinet), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jakobsen (drums)
BLÁBAR 9 p.m. 100,–North Cultitude 6263 artists
TUESDAY 16 JULYHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Dávur Juul Magnussen (trombone), Emily Nenniger (violin),Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TUESDAY 16 JULYTÓRSHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
North Cultitude 6263 artists
WEDNESDAY 17 JULYGJÓGVí GJÓNNI 4 p.m. FREE
Dávur Juul Magnussen (trombone), Emily Nenniger (violin),Jan Rúni Poulsen (percussion)
GJÓGV CULTURAL EVENINGGJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Yggdrasil: Vera Kondrateva (vocal, percussion), Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass)
TÓRSHAVN CULTURAL EVENINGHOTEL FØROYAR 7 p.m. 425,–
Faroese dinner buffet, chain dance, sagaEntertainment: Faroese musicLanguage: EnglishBooking: www.hotelforoyar.com
THURSDAY 18 JULYTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Caput – see http://caput.is Guðni Franzson (conductor)
TÓRSHAVNBLÁBAR 9 p.m. 100,–
North Cultitude 6263 artists
FRIDAY 19 JULYTo be announced #ISLANDROADSOutdoor concert 2–5 p.m. 795,–
Artist to be announcedBooking: www.guidetofaroeislands.com/islandroads
FRIDAY 19 JULY TÓRSHAVNREINSARÍIÐ 8 p.m. 100,–
North Cultitude 6263 artists & Marjun Syderbø Kjelnæs (live poetry)MonkeyRat Duo: Anna Iachino (live poetry), Arnold Ludvig (bass)
SATURDAY 20 JULYTÓRSHAVNHAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE
North Cultitude 6263 artists
TÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. 100,–
Ensemble 6263 – see http://northcultitude6263.comTorodd Wigum & Guðni Franzson (conductors)
TÓRSHAVNBLÁBAR 9 p.m. 100,–
Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Edvard Nyholm Debess (bass, vocal)
SUNDAY 21 JULYHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Ernst Dánjalsson Remmel (trumpet), Kristina Thede Johansen (saxophone)Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
SUÐUROYSALT 3 p.m. 100,–
Ensemble 6263 – see www.northcultitude6263.comTorodd Wigum & Guðni Franzson (conductors)
GØTAKIRKJAN 4 p.m. FREE
Agnieszka Kosmecka (organ) TÓRSHAVNLISTASAVN FØROYA 4 p.m. 100,–
Leivur Thomsen (guitar), Edvard Nyholm Debess (bass, vocal)
MONDAY 22 JULYTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Brimheim: Helena Heinesen Rebensdorff (vocal), Maja Westmann (bass, backing vocal), Mads Jaurnow (drums), Mads Haahr (guitar, keys)
TUESDAY 23 JULYHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERT Concerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Kristina Thede Johansen (saxophone) Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TOFTIRFRÍÐRIKSKIRKJAN 8 p.m. FREE
Agnieszka Kosmecka (organ)
TUESDAY 23 JULYTÓRSHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
Yggdrasil: Heðin Ziska Davidsen (guitar), Kristian Blak (piano), Mikael Blak (bass), Brandur Jakobsen (drums)
WEDNESDAY 24 JULYGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENINGGJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese danceHans Andrias (vocal, harmonica, guitar) Booking www.gjaargardur.fo
TÓRSHAVN CULTURAL EVENINGHOTEL FØROYAR 7 p.m. 425,–
Faroese dinner buffet, chain dance, sagaEntertainment: Faroese musicLanguage: EnglishBooking: www.hotelforoyar.com
THURSDAY 25 JULYTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Kata: Unn Paturson, Greta Bech, Arnfríð Lützen, Eyð Steinbjørnsdóttir, Guðrið Hansdóttir (vocal), Lasse Thorning Jæger (electronics), Rógvi á Rógvu (percussion)
SATURDAY 27 JULITÓRSHAVNHAVNAR KIRKJA 6 p.m. FREE
Agnieszka Kosmecka (organ)
SUNDAY 28 JULYTÓRSHAVN FÓLKATÓNLEIKASTEVNANREINSARÍIÐ from 4 p.m. FREE
Folk Festival: Signar í Homrum, Spælimenn, Holgar, Kata and more artists to be announced
SUNDAY 28 JULYTÓRSHAVNHAVNAR KIRKJA 5.30 p.m. FREE
Ernst og vinmenn: Ernst Sondum Dalsgarð (tenor)
MONDAY 29 JULYTÓRSHAVN FÓLKATÓNLEIKASTEVNANREINSARÍIÐ from 4 p.m. FREE
Folk Festival: Signar í Homrum, Spælimenn, Holgar, Kata and more artists to be announced
TUESDAY 30 JULYHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Sigurður Flosason (saxophone) Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TÓRSHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
Arnold Ludvig Quintet: Arnold Ludvig (bass/electronics), Jóel Pálsson (saxophone), Sigurður Flosason (saxophone), Kjartan Valdemarsson (piano/synthesizers), Einar Scheving (drums/electronics)
WEDNESDAY 31 JULYGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENINGGJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Bárður Johannesen (vocal, piano) Booking www.gjaargardur.fo
TÓRSHAVNBLÁBAR 9 p.m. 100,–
Arnold Ludvig Quintet: See 30 july featuring Anders Hjuler (artist)
THURSDAY 1 AUGUSTTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Arnold Ludvig Quintet: See 30 july
FRIDAY 2 AUGUSTTo be announced #ISLANDROADSOutdoor concert 2–5 p.m. 795,–
Artist to be announcedBooking: www.guidetofaroeislands.com/islandroads
FRIDAY 2 AUGUSTTÓRSHAVNBLÁBAR 8 p.m. 100,-
Tura Ya Moya - “Sjógvur - Havets veje”:Karen Thastum (clarinet,vocal, projection art), Jeanette Balland (saxophone), Udo Erdenreich (Theremin, bass, mouth harp)
SATURDAY 3 AUGUSTTÓRSHAVNHAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE
Revna: Kristina Thede Johansen (saxophone), Charlotte Andersson (organ), Ólavur Gaard (guitar)
SATURDAY 3 AUGUST SANDURLISTASAVNIÐ 3 p.m. 60,-
Tura Ya Moya - “Sjógvur - Havets veje”:See 4 august
SUNDAY 4 AUGUSTHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Revna: Kristina Thede Johansen (saxophone), Charlotte Andersson (saxophone)Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
SUÐUROYSALT 3 p.m. 100,–
Tura Ya Moya - “Sjógvur - Havets veje”:Karen Thastum (clarinet,vocal, projection art), Jeanette Balland (saxophone), Udo Erdenreich (Theremin, bass, mouth harp)
SUÐUROYSALT 5–9 p.m. FREE
Tura Ya Moya - “Sjógvur – Havets veje” – quater tideSound & Projection Art InstallationVisual artists: Karen Thastum, Anders Sunna, Naversana Kavigak and othersSoundtrack: Tura Ya Moya
FUGLAFJØRÐURMENTANARHÚSIÐ 4 p.m. 100,–
Alda Magna feat. Oskar Stenmark (flugelhorn), Kim Kristensen (piano), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums), Anders hjuler (artist)
MONDAY 5 AUGUSTSTRENDURKIRKJAN 8 p.m. FREE
Revna: Kristina Thede Johansen (saxophone), Charlotte Andersson (organ), Ólavur Gaard (guitar)
TÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Alda Magna feat. Oskar Stenmark (flugelhorn), Kim Kristensen (piano), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums), Anders hjuler (artist)
TUESDAY 6 AUGUSTHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERT Concerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Oskar Stenmark (flugelhorn) Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TÓRSHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
Alda Magna feat. Oskar Stenmark (flugelhorn), Kim Kristensen (piano), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums)
WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUSTGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENING GJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Adam Levin (guitar), Jón Festirstein (violin) Booking www.gjaargardur.fo
TÓRSHAVN CULTURAL EVENINGHOTEL FØROYAR 7 p.m. 425,–
Faroese dinner buffet, chain dance, sagaEntertainment: Faroese musicLanguage: EnglishBooking: www.hotelforoyar.com
THURSDAY 8 AUGUSTTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord)
FRIDAY 9 AUGUSTTo be announced #ISLANDROADSOutdoor concert 2–5 p.m. 795,–
Artist to be announcedBooking: www.guidetofaroeislands.com/islandroads
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FRIDAY 9 AUGUSTSANDURKAFE BREIÐATEIG 4.30 p.m. FREE
Adam Levin (guitar), Jón Festirstein (violin)
SKÚVOYKIRKJAN 8 p.m. FREE
Adam Levin (guitar), Jón Festirstein (violin)
SATURDAY 10 AUGUSTKLAKSVÍKCHRISTIANSKIRKJAN 11.30 a.m. FREE
Monika Stauss Joensen (violin), Andrea Stauss Hofmann (organ, piano)
TÓRSHAVNHAVNAR KIRKJA 11.30 a.m. FREE
Hviskende Varder Duo: Kim Kristensen (piano), Rógvi á Rógvu (percussion, drums)
SKÚVOYSKÚLIN 4 p.m. FREE
Spælimenn
SUNDAY 11 AUGUSTHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Hviskende Varder Duo: Kim Kristensen (keyboard), Rógvi á Rógvu (percussion) Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TÓRSHAVNLISTASAVN FØROYA 4 p.m. 100,–
Adam Levin (guitar), Jón Festirstein (violin)
SUÐUROYSALT 3 p.m. 100,–
Oslo Unknown: Ayumi Tanaka (piano), Ivar Myrset Asheim (drums), Bárður Reinert Poulsen (bass)
MONDAY 12 AUGUSTTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
Oslo Unknown: Ayumi Tanaka (piano), Ivar Myrset Asheim (drums), Bárður Reinert Poulsen (bass)
MONDAY 12 AUGUST FUGLAFJØRÐURKIRKJAN 7.30 p.m. FREE
Monika Stauss Joensen (violin), Andrea Stauss Hofmann (organ, piano)
TUESDAY 13 AUGUSTHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Bárður Reinert Poulsen (bass) Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TÓRSHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
Oslo Unknown: Ayumi Tanaka (piano), Ivar Myrset Asheim (drums), Bárður Reinert Poulsen (bass)
WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUSTGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENINGGJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Svabonio: Daniel Rye (clarinet), Fiona Parker (horn), Angelika Nielsen (violin), Ólavur Jakobsen (guitar)Booking www.gjaargardur.fo
THURSDAY 15 AUGUSTTÓRSHAVNNORÐURLANDAHÚSIÐ 3 p.m. FREE
MonkeyRat ft. Debbie Cameron & Deborah Herbert: Anna Iachino (vocal), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Debbie Cameron (vocal), Deborah Herbert (vocal)
FRIDAY 16 AUGUSTTo be announced #ISLANDROADSOutdoor concert 2–5 p.m. 795,–
Artist to be announcedBooking: www.guidetofaroeislands.com/islandroads
TÓRSHAVNBLÁBAR 9 p.m. 100,–
MonkeyRat ft. Debbie Cameron & Deborah Herbert: See 15 August
SUNDAY 18 AUGUSTHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Kristian Blak (keyboard, näverlur) zvv
SUNDAY 18 AUGUSTSUÐUROYSALT 3 p.m. 100,–
MonkeyRat ft. Debbie Cameron & Deborah Herbert: See 15 August
TUESDAY 20 AUGUSTHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Deborah Herbert (vocal)Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TÓRSHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
Dania Tausen Band: Dania Tausen (vocal), Pauli Poulsen (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums)
WEDNESDAY 21 AUGUSTGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENING GJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Svabonio: See 14 August
SUNDAY 25 AUGUSTHESTUR or NÓLSOY CAVE CONCERTConcerto Grotto 1–6 p.m. 950,–
Kristian Blak (keyboard, näverlur) Max 12 bookings. Birgir's Fish Soup included.Booking: www.nordlysid.com
TUESDAY 27 AUGUSTTÓRSHAVNHVONN 9 p.m. FREE
Lützen's Jazz Band: Jákup Lützen (viola), Herluf Lützen (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums)
WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUSTGJÓGV CULTURAL EVENING GJÁARGARÐUR 6–8.30 p.m. 460,–
Including meal & Faroese dance Jákup Lützen (viola), Herluf Lützen (guitar)Booking www.gjaargardur.fo
THURSDAY 29 AUGUSTTÓRSHAVNBLÁBAR 9 p.m. 100,–
Lützen's Jazz Band: Jákup Lützen (viola), Herluf Lützen (guitar), Arnold Ludvig (bass), Rógvi á Rógvu (drums) See 27 August
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Acoustic Eidolon Adam Levin
AuraDuo
Arnold Ludvig QuintetMonika Stauss Joensen & Andrea Stauss Hofmann
Kristina Thede Johansen / Revna Charlotte Andersson / Revna
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MonkeyRat
Bárður Reinert Poulsen / Oslo Unknown
Bárður Johannesen
Sissal Monika Stauss
Jósef Zachariassen
MAX Brand Ensemble Vera Kondrateva / Yggdrasil
tutl record shopFree summer concerts:Weekdays at 4 pm, mostly on Wednesdays and Fridays. See tutl.com for details.JUNE 1ST – AUGUST 29TH
FAROESE MUSIC SHOP AND RECORD LABEL
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fresher faroesaffordable no frills hotel with free internetand low cost guest car service
Experience the Faroe Islands on your own terms. Our reasonable prices include everything you need to make the most out of your visit to the Faroes.
Central location in Tórshavn, seaside view available from most double rooms. Breakfast included. Always.
And with our low cost guest car service, you’re free to explore the islands the best way possible. On your terms.
yviri við strond 19 fo-110 tórshavn faroe islands
tel. +298 355 [email protected]
TURA YA MOYA
Jón Festirstein Elina Albach
Henrik Sørensen Laurens Joensen & Martin Joensen
Herluf Lützen
Svabonio
Aldubáran Miké Thomsen
Toke Lund Christiansen Ken Jones
Sightseeing, Birdwatching and Concerto Grotto
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www.nordlysid.comphone: +298 218520
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SUMMARTÓNAR 2019 WAS MADE POSSIBLE BYGRANTS from: Mentanargrunnur Landsins, Mentamálaráðið, Koda (Koda-kultur),NATA, Nordisk Kulturkontakt, Dansk-Færøsk Kulturfond, Beckett-Fonden, Augustus Fonden, Hiddenfjord, Dronning Margrethe og Prins Henriks Fond, Hotel Føroyar, Letterstedtska föreningen, U.S. Embassy in Denmark, Augustinus Fonden, Municipalities around the islands: Tvøroyri, Vágur, Sandur, Skúvoy, Sørvágur, Runavík, Eystur, Fuglafjørður, Nes, Klaksvík, Tórshavn, Sunda
TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS
Best prices and largest selection of tours and attractions in the Faroe Islands.Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Best prices and largest selection of tours and attractions in the Faroe Islands.Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Book now on www.guidetofaroeislands.fo
Fuglafjarðar kommuna
SANDS KOMMUNA
The Nordic House
in the Faroe Islands
Songwriter/vocalist, Anna Iachino and composer/bassist, Arnold Ludvig host the weekly Open mic/Open stage. Wednesday nights (June: 5th, 12th. July: 17th, 24th, 31st, August: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, artists to be announced)
@ Reinsaríið at 7.30 p.m. A different special guest is featured, followed by MonkeyRat Duo, after which the stage is open for all performing arts: songwriters, composers, poets, storytellers, and stand-up comedians.
OPEN MIC WEDNESDAYS
FREE ENTRANCE
Vágs kommuna
GJÁARGARÐURGuesthouse of Gjógv
Guesthouse of Gjógv
Gjógv +298 423 171
www.gjaargardur.fo
IMAGINE a hotel, that doesn’t feel like a hotel. Where you instantly fi nd you’re at home, and not a paying customer. Where you make friends with the staff and become part of the family. You have just pictured living at Gjáargarður.
Nestled between the high mountains, the drive alone makes it worth a visit. In the lush summer months you may feel like you’re in the Austrian Alps – in the winter, you are strug-gling to make it through Mordor. Once you’re there just feel yourself unwind.
This is Gjáargarður. We like to call it a Guesthouse. You will like to call it Home.
welcome to gjáargarður
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