Dates
The offer is valid for the period 18-21 November 2021.
Price
NOK 9.680 per person in shared double room.
NOK 11.680 per person in single room.
Additional night: NOK 990
The offer includes
3 nights at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren including breakfast.
Dining and activities described in the program.
Transport to and from the airport and to and from activities/concerts.
Contact sales@svalbardadventures.com or call +47 79 02 50 00 for booking.
The town hotel
Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren is located at the very center of Longyearbyen. With walking distance to shopping centre and shops, restaurants, and cafes, it is the perfect place to experience the nature and Longyearbyen’s urban life. Here you can enjoy a convenient and comfortable accommodation and a complimentary breakfast buffet. Our restaurant serves creative dishes from the Norwegian, French, and Asian cuisine, with intension to use local produced ingredients.
Polar Night scenery
At this time of year, nature performs with fascinating colours in the sky with the well-known phenomenon of the Northern Lights. Since Svalbard is located in the Aurora belt, combined with very low light pollution, you will have the opportunity to experience the spectacular green glow both day and night. In line with the darkness, a very special atmosphere spreads through the small community. Cafes, restaurants, and cultural events are filled with a welcoming atmosphere and the Arctic silence reigns in the exotic wilderness.
Bring home lasting memories at this year’s Arctic Chamber Music Festival. A program filled with concerts in historic venues, beautiful music performances and unforgettable outdoor adventures await.
Itinerary
Transport from Svalbard Airport – Welcome speech from festival host
Check-in at Svalbard Hotel | Polfareren
16.00 – 18.00: 3-course dinner at Restaurant Polfareren *
Restaurant Polfareren is located at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren, with immediate proximity to everything the city has to offer. The restaurant serves food by the Norwegian, French, and Asian cuisine.
19.00 – 20.30: Opening concert at Kulturhuset *
At this opening concert you will be introduced to this year’s festival musicians, a team of internationally renowned performers:
Henning Kraggerud (violin), Ingrid and Maria Ose (flute), Andreas Brantelid (cello), Yuko Kawami (violin), Christian Ihle Hadland (piano), Yuko Kawami (violin), Ellen Nisbeth (viola).
They will perform a hand-picked selection of beautiful classical pieces, among them, Amy Beach, Franz and Karl Doppler, Kaija Saariaho and Antonin Dvořák,
Get ready for a magical evening at Longyearbyen Kulturhus!
Breakfast at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren
Early afternoon: Polar Night dog sledding *
Experience the beautiful and mystical Polar Night with our local navigators. The guide from Svalbard Husky will pick you up at the hotel, we dress up in warm clothing overalls and learn how to set up your own dog team. Now it’s time to head into the snow-covered wilderness and experience the unique season on a dog sled.
Alternative to dog sledding
1200 – 1230: Lunch concert in Kulturhuset. 30 minutes concert at lunch time featuring festival artists (food is not included,but can be purchased at the café).
1700 – 1800: Concert at Huset, featuring the danish NOVO Quartet and Momentum String Quartet.
Programme:
Dimitri Shostakovich: Strykekvartett no. 9
Edvard Grieg: String quartet no. 1, op. 27
18.00 – 22.30: 6-course dinner at Huset.
Music, stories and tastes from the North
The evening continues with a 6-course Nordic tasting menu, wine and storytelling based on Svalbard’s hunters and trapper’s history with focus on local Arctic ingredients. In the historic and warm surroundings at Huset, our artists will present music handpicked to fit the excellent food. Storytelling, food, and great company – this will be a unique and memorable evening.
Artists:Andreas Brantelid (cello), Henning Kraggerud (violin), Ingrid & Maria Ose (flute), Yuko Kawami (violin) and Ellen Nisbeth (viola).
Programme:
Emilie Mayer: 2 movement, Adagio from String Quartet in G minor, op. 14
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Duo no. 1 in G Major 1. Movement.
Henning Kraggerud: Mantra-Metamorphosen
Ernő Dohnany: Serenade in C-Major, 1 and 2 movement
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1 movement from Flute Quartet in A Major
Breakfast at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren
17:00 – 18:00: Guided tour Mine nr.3 **
An exclusive guided tour of Mine nr. 3 which offers the history of mining in Svalbard.
18:00 – 19:00: Concert at Mine nr.3 *
This evening you will hear this year’s festival musicians in completely unique surroundings at the mine, presenting carefully chosen music from the Northern area that suits the unique atmosphere.
The theme of this year’s festival is isolation. How does distance affect us? What binds us together? Music, is for sure a way to connect through emotions, without words. Let the festival musicians connect with you, through their musical performance. Come along to the hall of Mine number 3, just outside of Longeyarbyen.
Artists: Henning Kraggerud (violin), Ingrid and Maria Ose (flute), Andreas Brantelid (cello), Yuko Kawami (violin), Yuko Kawami (violin), Ellen Nisbeth (viola).
They will perform repertoire from the Finish composer Outi Tarkiainen, in addition to Henning Kraggerud’s own composing, and compositions by J. S. Bach and other classical gems.
Programme:
Outi Tarkiainen: The Lustful Mother’s Heart
Henning Kraggerud: Preghiera
Johan Sebastian Bach: 2. movement from Concerto in d minor
Dimitri Sjostakovitsj, String quartet no. 8 in c-minor
Including transfer from the hotel to Mine nr.3 and return to Svalbardbutikken (a short walk from the hotel).
Breakfast at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren
Check-out at Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren
12.00 – 13.00: Classical Sunday
Closing concert at Kulturhuset with all festival artists.
Four beautiful festival days in the unique Polar Night ends with tribute performances the festival artists carry close to their hearts.
Programme: A lovely selection of romantic and intriguing works by Clara Schumann, Léo Delibes, Zoltán Kodály and Robert Schumann.
Transfer from Svalbard Hotell | Polfareren to Svalbard Airport
Andreas Brantelid (cello), Henning Kraggerud (violin), Ingrid and Maria Ose (flute), Christian Ihle Hadland (piano), Ellen Nisbeth (viola), Yuko Kawami (violin), Novo Quartet, Momentum String Quartet.
- This offer applies for the dates 18-21 November 2021.
- At the time of booking 50% payment, rest payment 30 payment before arrival
- * Correct times will be announced and minor changes in the program may occur.
- ** The exclusive guided tour with Mine nr.3 requires a minimum number of 10 persons. If there is less persons registrated the activity will be cancelled.
- Flight tickets is not included.
- Activities are subject to weather and snow conditions.
- Please advise of any food allergies prior to departure.
- This offer applies for booking through sales@svalbardadventures.com
Contact sales@svalbardadventures.com or call +47 79 02 50 00 for booking.