| Friday 30 October 2026 | 20:00 |
| Programme to include: | ||
| Anon. Tvísöngur, 17th-century Iceland Arr. Anna Maria Friman | Morgunstjarna | |
| Anon. Tvísöngur, 17th-century Iceland Arr. Anna Maria Friman | Anda þinn guð mér gef þú vist | |
| Works by Ríma, Iceland, after Þuríður Friðriksdóttir Arr. Trio Mediæval and Arve Henriksen | ||
| Henriksen, Arve (b. 1968) | Interlude I | |
| Works by Anonymous. C13, Bergen, Norway Arr. Trio Mediæval and Arve Henriksen | ||
| Works by Traditional hymn from Olden, Norway, after Berit Opheim | ||
| Works by From Office of St. Thorlak, C14, Iceland Arr. Trio Mediæval and Arve Henriksen | ||
| Works by Anon. 13th/14th-century Orkney Arr. Trio Mediæval and Arve Henriksen | ||
| Works by From Office of St. Brigitta, C14, Vadstena, Sweden Nils Hermansson (1326 – 1391) Arr. Trio Mediæval and Arve Henriksen | ||
| Works by Traditional lullaby, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway Arr. Linn Andrea Fuglseth | ||
| Henriksen, Arve (b. 1968) | Interlude II | |
| Works by Traditional lullaby, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway Arr. Linn Andrea Fuglseth |
| Trio Mediæval | |
| Arve Henriksen | Trumpet |
Rooted in tradition yet alive with innovation
What did the Norse hear as they journeyed across unknown lands? Although their music may be lost to time, this extraordinary concert reimagines their ancient songs through a rich blend of medieval chant, folk traditions, and contemporary improvisation.
Inspired by the historic connection between Rivedal in Norway and Reykjavík, symbolised by twin statues of the Viking Arnarson gazing across the sea, this collaboration between Norwegian vocal trio Trio Mediæval and celebrated jazz trumpeter Arve Henriksen brings Nordic musical heritage into the present.
Weaving together sacred hymns, 17th-century Icelandic music, and centuries-old oral traditions, the programme creates a vividly atmospheric musical landscape. From the storytelling rhythms of Icelandic rímur to the wordless vocal art of Scandinavian “tralling,” it offers a powerful exploration of the voice across time and place.
Rooted in tradition yet alive with innovation, Rímur continues a living musical legacy passed down through generations.
