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Vortex Space

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

Sigurd Ytre-Arne

Programme

12:00–13:00: Opening

  • Video stations and space to sit down
  • Performance by master's student Julius von Forstner (piano and voice)
  • Coffee and light snacks

13:00–14:15: Circle 1

Three presentations and one common, open circle conversation with two new PhD research fellows and one master's student:

  • Karoline Kaarbø Asskildt (PhD research fellow, CREMAH/music therapy)
  • Helena Skljarov (PhD research fellow, NordART/composition)
  • Master's student TBA

14:45–16:00: Circle 2

Three presentations and one common, open circle conversation with one new PhD research fellow and two master's student:

  • Sivert Holmen (research fellow, NordART/folk music, fiddle)
  • Tord Hagbarth Bremnes (master's student, FRIMA, electronics/cello)
  • Elizabeth Gaver (master's student, folk music, fiddle, with pecussionist Amund Morgenstierne)

Kl. 16:15: Refreshments

Free soup, pizza and non-alcoholic bar, available to staying attendees. Available throughout the evening, while supplies last.

16:15–19:00: Concert Presentation / Open stage

  • Desirée Paulsen Bakke and Jorunn Marie Bratlie (piano) present and play from their common FoU project
  • Bachelor's student Iver Graabræk-Dyndahl (vibraphone and electronics)
  • Musical performances to be announced

Kl. 17:30–19:00: Sight-Reading Party

Chamber music sight-reading for teachers and students. Bring your instrument, some sheet music you don't already know, a relaxed attitude and a friend/teacher/students – and join!

What is the Vortex Space?

  • An open stage with low-threshold bookings for musical performances by students, combined with live R&D/Artistic Research sharing by staff and fellows.
  • A salon for sharing, debating, and discussing art and knowledge, featuring participants of different backgrounds, ages, and perspectives, including external guests.
  • An installation and sharing space where you can present your work in formats that suit you: videos on a large screen, small video screens with headsets, reading or listening stations.

The Vortex Space concept is a legacy of the Artistic Research project (un)Romantic.

Contact

If you are interested in performing, showcasing a project, or discussing something you are currently working on, please contact virvelrom@nmh.no.

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Published: Jul 4, 2026 — Last updated: Nov 5, 2026