The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra: Chamber Concert - The Power of Life

The Power of Life We break away from what has been. When the world is restless, we seek what lifts us. Not to forget, but to hold on to what makes us human and to preserve the very essence of vitality. There is a reason why art and culture are an important part of our total defense – they remind us of who we are and provide strength against what brings us down. The power of life is about music that insists on energy, presence, and imagination – even in troubled times. It’s about moments where beauty, humor, and collaboration become a counterforce against what weighs us down. The main work of the evening, Sextet in C major by Ernő Dohnányi, was composed between two wars and draws inspiration from both Gustav Mahler and Johannes Brahms, as well as Hungarian music and jazz. Around this piece, we weave together a tapestry of musical threads that lead us into the main night with renewed faith. Program Ernő Dohnányi Sextet in C major, Op. 37 for piano, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, and horn Further program details will be announced later ​Contributors Musicians from the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra Maria Włoszczowska