Program 2026

Wednesday, June 10th

Ludvig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Sonata No. 5 in F Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 24 “Spring”

I. Allegro
II. Adagio molto espressivo
III. Scherzo: Allegro molto
IV. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo


David Coucheron, violin
Julie Coucheron, piano

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)

Flute Quartet No. 1 in D Major, K. 285

I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Rondeau: Allegretto


Christina Smith, flute
David Coucheron, violin
Nicholas Algot Swensen, viola
Amalie Stalheim, cello

Intermisson

Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)

Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 87

I. Allegro con fuoco
II. Lento
III. Allegro moderato, grazioso
IV. Finale: Allegro ma non troppo


David Coucheron, violin
Nicholas Algot Swensen, viola
Amalie Stalheim, cello
Julie Coucheron, piano

N.B – Program is subject to change

Thursday, June 11th

Program for Rybak:

Experience a truly special evening with Alexander Rybak and guests at Kon-Tiki Kammermusikkfestival at the Norwegian Maritime Museum!

Audiences can look forward to excerpts from Carmen, an intimate acoustic version of Fairytale, Bach’s virtuosic Double Concerto, atmospheric and energetic duos by Shostakovich for two violins — along with many more musical surprises announced live from the stage throughout the evening.

Featuring an exciting instrumentation of two violins, mezzo-soprano, and two pianists, this will be an intimate and unforgettable concert experience where classical music meets virtuosity, humor, storytelling, and the magic that happens when extraordinary musicians come together in beautiful surroundings by the Oslofjord.

N.B – Program is subject to change

Friday, June 12th

Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924)

Fantaisie for Flute and Piano in E minor, Op. 79

Andantino
Allegro


Christina Smith, flute
Julie Coucheron, piano

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

String Trio in C minor, Op. 9 No. 3

I. Allegro con spirito
II. Adagio con espressione
III. Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivace
IV. Finale: Presto


David Coucheron, violin
Nicholas Algot Swensen, viola
Amalie Stalheim, cello

Intermission

Johann Sebastian Bach

Sonata in A Minor for Solo Flute, BWV 1013

I. Allemande
II. Corrente
III. Sarabande
IV. Bourrée anglaise


Christina Smith, flute

Robert Schumann (1810–1856)

Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47

I. Sostenuto assai – Allegro ma non troppo
II. Scherzo: Molto vivace
III. Andante cantabile
IV. Finale: Vivace


David Coucheron, violin
Nicholas Algot Swensen, viola
Amalie Stalheim, cello
Julie Coucheron, piano

N.B – Subject to changes in the program

Saturday, June 13

Children's concert:

Children and adults alike are warmly invited to a free magical family concert during Kon-Tiki Chamber Music Festival!

Audiences will enjoy excerpts from Peter and the Wolf, Carnival of the Animals, and The Story of Ferdinand featuring narrator Sølje Bergman, violinist David Coucheron, pianist Julie Coucheron, and professional dancers.

The concert will be both entertaining and interactive, with musical guessing games, dance instruction, and fun insights into the connection between movement, music, and dance. A lively and inspiring experience for the whole family!

Our Children's and Family Concert is now fully booked, but it is still possible to join the waiting list.

Please send an email to barnekonsertkontiki@gmail.com with your name and the number of people you would like to register. If any seats become available, you will be notified a few days before the concert.

Tickets for our main festival concerts are still available! Visit ticket page for more information.

Thank you so much for the overwhelming interest—we look forward to sharing a magical concert experience with you!

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