Concert: Islands in the North

Welcome to the concert Islands in the North, part of the TonsagaNor concert series

TonsagaNor strives to nurture and disseminate the cultural heritage of the countries and regions that are part of the Nordic countries, with an emphasis on the countries’ connections and shared history. We do this by making use of different art forms such as music, song, dance, art, drama and literature, allowing them to meet and exchange but also intertwine where relevant. With a variety of works, we strive to make visitors think about the history and culture we live and move in, the soil it comes from, and at the same time have a good time.

This time the focus is on the islands around the country, their history and importance over the centuries. Islands were coveted for habitation and often referred to as “food chests” to describe their importance to the food supply. When it comes to colonization, islands come into play, Iceland is an island built from Norway, Vestmannaeyja has been mentioned since the beginning, the Faroe Islands were built just before Iceland and so on. The aim is to look at the role of islands in history, the struggle for life there, and how life on the islands has shaped the mood and mindset of islanders over time. Are islanders different from those living on the so-called mainland? Many would say so, but what was the difference?

More information can be found at tonsaganor.com

The concert lasts an hour and a half with an intermission.

Accessibility: Elissa Hall has good wheelchair access, but note that there is a very low threshold inside the hall. Accessible restrooms are on the same floor.