Barroksolistene: Nordic Ceilidh

Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, Great Britain

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8 PM 9:45 PM

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Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: London, Great Britain

Starts at: 21:45

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Programme

Overview

Step into a world where Nordic and Celtic folk melodies meet Baroque elegance with Eike and Barokksolistene. Enjoy tales from weddings, funerals and beerhouses before joining the dancers in communal reels. Tickets from £20.Barokksolistene, led by Norwegian violinist Bjarte Eike, invites you to an evening of spirited Baroque and folk fusion. Drawing on centuries-old melodies from Nordic and Celtic traditions—some rescued from manuscript collections, others passed down by oral folk-masters—the ensemble weaves a tapestry of sound that ranges from plaintive laments to foot-tapping reels. Alongside the music, musicians share intimate anecdotes from weddings, funerals, city theatres and rustic beerhouses, evoking the rich social life that once surrounded these tunes. As the final notes hang in the air, the audience is encouraged to rise and join the dancers, stepping into communal reels that stretch late into the evening. Since its founding by Eike in 2005, Barokksolistene has garnered acclaim for its inventive improvisation, seamless blend of early music and folk, and its capacity to transform concert halls into living rooms of shared celebration. Whether you wish to sit back and be transported by ancient stories or dance in time-honoured circles, this performance promises an unforgettable journey through Northern Europe’s musical heritage.

Venue Info

Queen Elizabeth Hall - London
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road

Queen Elizabeth Hall (QEH) is a music venue on the South Bank in London, England, that hosts daily classical, jazz, and avant-garde music and dance performances. It was opened in 1967, with a concert conducted by Benjamin Britten.

The QEH was built along with the smaller Purcell Room as part of the Southbank Centre arts complex. It stands alongside the Royal Festival Hall, which was built for the Festival of Britain of 1951, and the Hayward Gallery which opened in 1968.

The QEH stands on the site of a former shot tower, built as part of a lead works in 1826 and retained for the Festival of Britain. The QEH and the Purcell Room were built together by Higgs and Hill and opened in March 1967.

The venue was closed for two years of renovations in September 2015 and reopened in April 2018.

The QEH has over 900 seats and the Purcell Room in the same building has 360 seats. The two auditoriums were designed by a team led by Hubert Bennett, head of the architect's department of the Greater London Council, with Jack Whittle, F.G. West and Geoffrey Horsefall. They form part of the Southbank Centre arts complex along with the larger Royal Festival Hall (RFH) and an art gallery, the Hayward Gallery (opened in October 1968).

Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: London, Great Britain

Starts at: 21:45

Duration:

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