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2024-11-19
This was Polstjärnepriset part 1

During 31 October to 3 November, young musicians from the Nordics came to Vänersborg for the first part of Polstjärnepriset 2025 Nordic Edition. On Thursday and Friday, all course and…

2024-10-17
Meet the participants of Polstjärnepriset 2025 Nordic Edition the Competition

We proudly present the 20 participants of the Polstjärnepriset 2025 competition! Aleksandra Boch, Clarinet – FinlandAlexander Shirinyan Rohde, Cello – DenmarkBirk Bosrup Blyverket, Violin – NorwayChristian Henrichsen, Piano – NorwayClara…

2024-10-17
Welcome to Polstjärneprisets Höstfestival

During the first weekend in November, it’s time for the Höstfestival in Vänersborg! Polstjärnepriset 2025 is the second Nordic edition of the competition and you will therefore get to hear…

2024-07-11
The Polstjärnepriset Symphony Orchestra discovers the New World

After a series of successes in recent years, including with star conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, the Polstjärnepriset Symphony Orchestra has established itself as one of the Nordic region’s leading symphony orchestras…

2024-07-09
Year programme 2024/25 for those aged 10-18 who are taking Open courses, the Open Programme or who are new to YOMA

Please note the application deadlines 30 June, 25 and 28 August. During the academic year we will visit Lilla Akademien in Stockholm, and the music academies in Arvika, Malmö and…

2024-06-19
Year programme 2024/25 for Swedish and Nordic talents, aged ca. 10-18

Please note the application deadlines 15 and 30 June, 25 and 28 August During the academic year we will visit Barratt Due Musikkinstitutt in Oslo, Lilla Akademien in Stockholm, and…