KAJSA BALTO
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
21 Nov - Rabagast - Alta
22 Nov - Senter for nordlige folk - Kåfjord
23 Nov - Teaterkaféen HT - Tromsø
30 Nov - Den norske Opera og ballet - Oslo
04 Dec - Havet - Trondheim
05 Dec - Sinus - Bodø
Supported by Kulturrådet (Arts Council Norway)
KAJSA BALTO & KORK - Sámi juovllat Operas -
Historic concert becomes a lasting legacy
On November 7, Kajsa Balto's unforgettable Christmas concert at the Oslo Opera House with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra (KORK) will be released as an album. Kajsa Balto made history last year when she invited audiences to a groundbreaking Christmas concert together with KORK and a star-studded lineup of guest artists. For the very first time, a Sámi Christmas concert was performed in one of Norway's most prestigious venues. The sold-out concert was filmed by NRK (Norwegian National Broadcasting) and broadcast in prime time as part of the orchestra's cherished Christmas tradition.
Behind the scenes, recordings were also made at NRK's legendary Store Studio during preparations for the big day. The album is an important contribution to the diversity within Christmas music, a unique blend of hymns and yoik.
The recording was made under the direction of conductor Erik Arvinder. The album is produced by Jakop Janssønn.
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Kajsa Balto was born and raised in Oslo, outside of the traditional area of Sápmi. This cultural upbringing has also shaped her artistic approach. Her soulful vocal expression has garnered her glowing reviews both at home and abroad. She moves intuitively and seamlessly between different genres, styles and formats - but always with a distinctive identity, unifying and heart warming, whether she performs with a full scale orchestra or with her own band.
KAJSA BALTO TRIO
Ragnhild Tronsmo (cello)
Aleksander Kostopoulos (drums)
The making of Rájás was both a personal and ethical struggle to me. I carry many sorrows due to the consequences of the forced assimilation policy towards my people, towards my family. But I have also inherited a great strength, a will to be here, and a gratitude for what I have. It is not a given that I can sing in our Sámi language today. I have my father to thank for that.
"Muitte boahttevaš buolvvaid"
- think about the future generations
Kajsa Balto is based in Oslo, Norway
isak@nordiclive.no / ottar@nordiclive.no
PR/ management:
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Photo credits;
Julia Naglestad // Chris Schaal // Ørjan Marakatt Bertelsen // Leo Skagen