Music festival winns Gala-award
The 21st November saw the premiere of the Gods & Gårder-gala at the Nordic Museum and the Fair Grand Antiques. The festival Music in Castles and Manor Houses in Sörmland got the price as the Event of the Year's while they celebrated 25 years since its inception.
"Music in Castles and Manor Houses in Sörmländ offers concerts and performances of high quality in unique and beautiful cultural environments. Get to enjoy Mozart, Beethoven, Swedish jazz or contemporary compositions in the stately castles and mansions are an aesthetic experience in true Gods & Gårdar spirit! "
In Sörmland castles and mansions are plenty. The festival, produced by Scenkonst Sörmland in cooperation with local organizers have opened the doors to over 20 cultural historic gems and mansions that are also mostly private homes. Sweet tones have been enjoyed in Elghammar, Mälby, Fiholm, Sundbyholm and Stålboga.
What does this price means to you?
- It means a little extra this year because it is 25 years since we started, says Christopher Ekströmer, Production Manager at Scenkonst Sörmland. It warms our hearts and is an encouragement for the future.
What do the environment do to the performances?
- It can mean many things. The salons give character. Here can music that interacts with the environment result in stunning dynamics caused by the breach between the music's character and the historic environment. Interceptions are interesting. For example can contemporary music give a new perspective to the history of the room.