Tora Augestad

HARDANGER MUSIKKFEST is a classical chambermusic festival situated in one of the most beautiful corners of Norway; in the scenic Hardangerfjord. Based in Lofthus in Ullensvang. http://www.hardangermusikkfest.no/ Tora Augestad and Therese Birkeland Ulvo are the new artistic directors of the festival from August 2014. http://www.scenicfestivals.com/en/hardanger The Hardanger Music Festival features top level artists in a unique setting. The performances take place at different scenic locations along the fjord.

An exciting summer is ahead! In this productive spring Augestad has recorded 2 new cd`s; 1. With her Ensemble Music for a while, a melancholic cd of baroque renditions. Stay put for exciting release news! 2. With the Cikada Ensemble, great singers, playing Henrik Hellstenius epic opera "Ophelia: death by water singing". (Libretto: Cecilie Løveid) This will be released at LAWO. www.lawo.no