2014/09/10-09/20 Ultima 2014

2014/09/10-09/20 Ultima 2014 is the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution, and under the theme “Nation”, the festival will focus on how a local musical identity is expressed in the context of an international, digital world. In this contect also the Ultima Academy 2014 (10 – 19 September);THE NATION: Singing in unison or playing solo. Presented as a series of academic and public lectures, musical analysis, study workshops and film screenings in parallel with Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival, Ultima Academy 2014 will examine how national identities have been constructed and articulated through music and discuss the relationship between power and musical practiceread more…