Crown Prince Haakon of Norway had opened the Bergen International Festival. The Bergen International Festival will be 15 days of music, dance and theatre.
The Crown Prince arrived shortly before the official opening ceremony. Music was provided by the Knarvik School Band and the Manger School Music Group. The Youth Symphony Chamber Orchestra contributed with classical music on the main stage.
Festival director Lars Petter Hagen said, “At the Bergen Festival Academy, young artists can share and gain new experiences, develop artistically and be inspired by meetings with international artists, while the audience gets the opportunity to get to know exciting new names.”
Bergen’s mayor, Marit Warncke, said during the opening, “Art and culture strengthen and open us up to new thoughts and feelings. In serious times, it is also important that we dare to laugh, live and play. In the coming days, let us experience the value of seeing the beauty in imperfection and the power of believing in the human community. We will experience classical music in new interpretations, folk music, modern circus and children’s opera. Over 50 concerts will be held around the city’s nursing homes and institutions. The art will be available to everyone.”
