Music in Nordland’s New Year’s Gala

Into this diversity step two artists from different musical worlds. Rein Alexander gives the evening’s program a deep resonance with his distinctive voice – a voice that opens up the room, fills the music with presence, and brings a human warmth to the great songs. Sol Heilo contributes an expression that is both accessible and adventurous, full of rhythms, nuances, and unexpected musical turns. Together, they create a musicality that cannot be confined to a single genre, but instead merges into something uniquely their own.

The variation throughout the evening builds bridges between the classical and the popular, between precision and joy of playing, between different traditions and shared musicality. It is a journey that can surprise, move, and delight – a rare combination of power and intimacy, filled with moments that linger long after the final note. In this way, this year’s New Year’s Gala becomes a unique celebration of both music and the beginning of a new year.

Welcome to this year’s New Year’s Gala!