Amnesty Concert with the Chamber Orchestra

Throughout 2026 we have had a close collaboration with Amnesty International Norway. Through various concerts we have highlighted themes from their work with human rights. This evening is dedicated to this collaboration in its entirety. Our contribution is musical. We are inspired by the classical symphony and build the concert as a movement in four parts. We begin by sketching a landscape. Then follows a calmer part, where we come closer to the human. Then it opens up again, with more movement and energy. Finally, the music points forward – towards action and hope. With a special focus on women's rights this evening, it is natural to let the voices of Katarina Barruk and Ghawgha Taban carry much of what we wish to convey. Program Steve Reich Duet for 2 violins and string ensemble Erkki-Sven Tüür Action - Passion - Illusion for string orchestra Ghawgha Taban My little backpack Tell my mother Franz Schubert Death and the Maiden, op. 7 no. 3 Missy Mazzoli Vespers for Violin Arvo Pärt Fratres for violin, strings and percussion Songs by Katarina Barruk ​ Participants Pekka Kuusisto, artistic director Katarina Barruk, vocals Ghawgha Taban, vocals