BBC Proms: Pekka Kuusisto and Katarina Barruk
Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP , [Venue Details]Pekka Kuusisto brings the strings of his Norwegian Chamber Orchestra to the Proms for a programme that reflects on human injustice.
Shostakovich wrote his String Quartet No. 8 in Dresden, contemplating the Allied bombing of the city during the Second World War. For some, the work also speaks of the oppression of the Russian people under Stalin’s rule.
In a different time and place, singer and composer Katarina Barruk – one of only a handful of remaining speakers of the Ume Sámi language – is a living beacon for her native tongue and culture, performing songs that combine the traditional and the modern.
Programme
Songs by Katarina Barruk (based on the joik indigenous song-type from Sábmie) – interspersed with music by J. S. Bach, Philip Glass, Hannah Kendall (UK premiere), Caroline Shaw and Tippett c50’
Interval
Arvo Pärt Fratres 9’
Shostakovich, arr. Barshai Chamber Symphony in C minor (String Quartet No. 8) 24’
- Katarina Barruk - vocals
- Arnljot Nordvik - guitar
- Christer Jørgensen - drums
- Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
- Pekka Kuusisto - violin/director
There will be one interval
More Information
Admission: To be confirmed
Performer name: Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, Pekka Kuusisto - violin/director
Other key names: Katarina Barruk, Arnljot Nordvik, Christer Jørgensen
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Age restriction: Not recommended for U5's, U14's to be accompanied by adult
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BBC Proms: Pekka Kuusisto and Katarina Barruk
Sunday, 31 Aug 2025 @7.30pm
Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2APMore Information
Pekka Kuusisto brings the strings of his Norwegian Chamber Orchestra to the Proms for a programme that reflects on human injustice.
Shostakovich wrote his String Quartet No. 8 in Dresden, contemplating the Allied bombing of the city during the Second World War. For some, the work also speaks of the oppression of the Russian people under Stalin’s rule.
In a different time and place, singer and composer Katarina Barruk – one of only a handful of remaining speakers of the Ume Sámi language – is a living beacon for her native tongue and culture, performing songs that combine the traditional and the modern.
Programme
Songs by Katarina Barruk (based on the joik indigenous song-type from Sábmie) – interspersed with music by J. S. Bach, Philip Glass, Hannah Kendall (UK premiere), Caroline Shaw and Tippett c50’
Interval
Arvo Pärt Fratres 9’
Shostakovich, arr. Barshai Chamber Symphony in C minor (String Quartet No. 8) 24’
- Katarina Barruk - vocals
- Arnljot Nordvik - guitar
- Christer Jørgensen - drums
- Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
- Pekka Kuusisto - violin/director
There will be one interval
Admission: To be confirmed
Performer name: Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, Pekka Kuusisto - violin/director
Other key names: Katarina Barruk, Arnljot Nordvik, Christer Jørgensen
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Age restriction: Not recommended for U5's, U14's to be accompanied by adult
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