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Vortex Space #3

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Vortex Space is a place for sharing, dialogue, and experiencing artistic work.

Karina Krokaa

Programme

14:00: Research fellow Martyna Kosecka presents: "Readings. Les Guérillères" – towards a mini-opera?

  • Martyna Kosecka (voice, electronics)
  • Idin Samimi Mofakham (gitar, electronics)

With follwing conversation.

15:00: Salon Conversation: What happens with the TONO money? Open talk as a continuation of the public debate the last months, about the changes in the TONO system.

  • Research fellows and composers Anja Lauvdal and Martin Hirsti-Kvam introduce the talk

We encourage all NMH employees and students to participate

15:45: Break

Refreshments: Soup

16:30: Associate Professor Torrence presents her PhD project with the working title "The performer is the collective"

With follwing conversation.

17:00: Associate Professor Lisa Dillan presents the research project "Å forsvinne uten å forsvinne"

  • Lisa Dillan (music)
  • Anne Panda Gjems Rudi (dance)

With follwing conversation with the two performers along with Professor Torunn Robstad (KHiO), pianist and composer Ellen Ugelvik and composer and cellist Lene Grenager.

18:00: Open stage

  • Bachelor student Didrik Hogness (piano and voice, solo)
  • Bachelor student August Johan Djupvik (voice) with band: Aksel Bostad Randen (guitar), Charlie Nilsen (bass), Nils Ole Grimsmo (drums) og Embla Bang Frantzen (percussion)
  • Lærerne Hayden Powell (trompet) og Jo Skaansar (bass)

Installation throughout the day

The three-year long research project "Å forsvinne uten å forsvinne" explores improvisation across genre and style. In the Vortex Space, you can find the project's installation, "The Distillery", which contains material from the first year of the project, including a vinyl and CD of "Jorda", as well as a QR code to an app taking you on a journey. In addition, you can listen to an improvised moment at 17:00, with a following conversation.

You are welcome to spend as much time as you like in the Vortex Room during opening hours. Throughout the day, you will encounter both small and large concerts, open group conversations, discussions, and a variety of installations and presentations—featuring contributions from across the Academy, as well as guest participants. There will be breaks of about 15 minutes between each part of the programme.

Published: Dec 8, 2025 — Last updated: Jan 23, 2026