Ultima 2024: Karin Hellqvist: Resonant Dialogues

• Karin Hellqvist (1983–): Pango (2021–2024) for electronics
• Liza Lim (1966–), K. Hellqvist: One and the Other (Speculative Polskas for Karin) for violin (2021–2022)
• Christian Wallumrød (1971–), K. Hellqvist: Eiksmarka Psalm (2024, WP) for violin and tape
• Henrik Strindberg (1954–), K. Hellqvist: Gradients (2023) for solo violin
• Manos Tsangaris (1956–), K. Hellqvist: Chain of Triggers (2024, WP) for percussion and violin
• Carola Bauckholt (1959–), K. Hellqvist: Solastalgia (2022) for violin and electronics

Having accumulated a myriad skills and musical experiences throughout her career as an interpreter, Hellqvist offers up her unique artistic palette as source material for collaborations with several composers including Carola Bauckholt, Liza Lim, Christian Wallumrød, Henrik Strindberg and Manos Tsangaris.

The diverse programme in the rich acoustics of Kulturkirken Jakob showcases Hellqvist’s exploration of Scandinavian folk, electroacoustic music and extended violin technique. All of which have evolved in tandem with the specific interests of her composition partners: Lim’s penchant for non-Western musical practices, Bauckholt’s meticulous imitations of real-life phenomena, Wallumrød’s introspection and his fascination for vintage technologies such as K7 tapes, to name just a few. The concert marks the release of a new album featuring many of tonight’s works.

In collaboration with the Norwegian Academy of Music. Supported by Kulturrådet, Helge Ax:son Johnsons Stiftelse and Konstnärsnämnden.