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Polstjärneprisets Höstfestival 4-5 Nov
After achieving success in Norway and at the Baltic Sea Festival in Stockholm, Polstjärnepriset’s young soloists are now holding their annual Höstfestival in Vänersborg. In preparation for their solo and…
Polstjärneprisets double bassist to the Karjan Academy
Double bassist Harald Edin, a well-known figure from Polstjärnepriset, has won the audition for the Karajan Academy at the young age of 19. Harald has been a part of YOMA…
October course weekend with wind band and concerts
Last weekend, we had another fantastic YOMA course weekend! It was a packed weekend with over 100 lessons and masterclasses, both on-site in Vänersborg and online. Maciej Rakowski gives online…
Polstjärnepriset summer highlights
Photo credits: Magnus Skrede What a fantastic summer it has been for Polstjärnepriset, with one highlight after another. Cellist Inez Karlsson, winner of Polstjärnepriset 2023, played at Slottsskogen together with…
Polstjärnepriset Symphony Orchestra’s succes at Baltic Sea Festival with Esa-Pekka Salonen
On 26 August, Polstjärnepriset Symphony Orchestra gave a fantastic concert in an almost sold-out Berwaldhallen, conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen and Marco Crispo. The programme included Brahms 4th Symphony, Grieg and…
Polstjärnepriset Symphony Orchestra meets Valdres sommersymfoni
This month, the orchestra takes a trip abroad! We’re very happy to work together 23-28 June with the Valdres International Academy for Strings for young musicians in Valdres, Norway. Meanwhile,…