This year’s artists for arena:klassisk have been selected! Samspill is continuing our collaboration with Klassisk and arena:klassisk to open the classical music industry to artists and expressions beyond Western European art music.
arena:klassisk is Oslo’s gathering for the classical field with courses, debates, and concerts—this year from 23–26 October 2025.
As part of the collaboration, we present three artists/ensembles who each build bridges between traditions and the classical stage. Learn more about them below, and read more about the program at arena:klassisk and the musicians here.
Kaveh Mahmudiyan & Ahmad Al-Khatib
A virtuoso meeting of tombak (Iranian hand drum) and oud—new repertoire rooted in Iranian rhythmic cycles and Arab maqam traditions.
Evelina Petrova Duo
Accordion in dialogue with woodwinds—an expression that ranges from chamber intimacy to powerful, innovative soundscapes.
Uma Ranganathan
A Carnatic vocalist and educator based in Norway—bringing fiery South Indian classical song to today’s stages.
