As part of NordSync Forum – Østfold, a series of public concerts will take place in Sarpsborg, Moss, and Fredrikstad, presenting the NordSync Lab production Den manglende satsen (The Missing Movement). The concerts form an integral part of the forum and demonstrate, in practice, how collaboration between professional artists, voluntary organisations, and young musicians can result in high-quality artistic productions.

A completed Mahler work

Den manglende satsen is a concert project in which Gustav Mahler’s unfinished Piano Quartet in A minor is presented as a complete three-movement work. Originally consisting of a single completed movement from 1876, the quartet was expanded with a second movement by Alfred Schnittke in 1988.

In 2025, NordSync Project initiated an open call for a new third movement. The selected composer, August Næss Jørgensen, has written a contemporary finale that brings the work to a coherent and modern conclusion.

Programme

• Movement I – Gustav Mahler
• Movement II – Alfred Schnittke (1988)
• Movement III – August Næss Jørgensen (2025)

Performers

The work is performed by NordSync Ensemble, consisting of professional musicians from Norway, Sweden, and Finland:

• Stepan Frolov – violin
• Emma Alrikson – viola
• Maria Serafin – cello
• Viktor Pellia – piano

At the final concert, young musicians from Østfold will join the professionals on stage, following participation in the youth orchestra seminar organised in connection with the forum.

Concerts as artistic showcase

The concerts serve both as artistic highlights and as a showcase of the NordSync model, illustrating how interdisciplinary thinking, professional production frameworks, and voluntary cultural engagement can be combined into a shared artistic outcome.

Through these performances, audiences are invited to experience a rare repertoire in a new and holistic form, while also gaining insight into the collaborative processes that shape contemporary Nordic cultural projects.

Here are the links to Facebook events:

• Fredrikstad
• Moss
• Sarpsborg

See you there!

We’re excited to invite you to our next session, featuring two inspiring voices from the Nordic music scene.

Eline Moe Melgalvis (Norway)

Topic: “How to Create Your Dream Projects”

Eline Moe Melgalvis has extensive experience shaping the next generation of musicians and cultural entrepreneurs. She has led the entrepreneurship programme at the Barratt Due Institute of Music, developing masterclasses, workshops, and training for young performers and concert organizers.

Today, Eline works with funding, development, and long-term strategy for Norway’s classical music sector through Dextra Musica and Sparebankstiftelsen DNB.

• Dextra Musica owns one of the world’s finest collections of string instruments and produces 200–300 masterclasses and concerts annually.
• Sparebankstiftelsen DNB supports a wide range of cultural initiatives across genres throughout Norway.

In this seminar, Eline will share practical tools, insights, and strategies on how musicians can build sustainable artistic projects — from idea to reality.

August Næss Jørgensen (Norway)

Winner of NordSync’s open call to compose the missing movement for Mahler’s Piano Quartet

August Næss Jørgensen is a musician and composer from Nesna in Helgeland. He has spent several years working as a performing artist and, in recent years, has composed music for theatre and film/video. After completing his academic degree in music, he developed a deep fascination for film scoring.

August draws inspiration from composers such as Ramin Djawadi, Hans Zimmer, and Ludwig Göransson. His works are often characterized by organic sound colours blended with electronic elements, all tied together by minimalist melodic structures.

In this seminar, August will talk about his artistic process, the creation of his new third movement for Mahler’s unfinished Piano Quartet, and his broader approach to composition and musical storytelling.

 Join us for an inspiring morning filled with ideas, creativity, and practical insights!
Saturday, 13 December
10:00–12:00
Live on YouTube

In November 2025, NordSync Project proudly presented Lost in the Stars – a tribute to Radka Toneff, an interdisciplinary production developed through NordSync Lab #2. The production toured Nordland with three concerts — in Mosjøen (21 November), Sandnessjøen (22 November), and Mo i Rana (23 November)

We’re thrilled to announce the second edition of NordSync Lab, taking place 20–23 November in Mosjøen, in collaboration with KammeRana and Vefsn-Ensemblet!

👉 NordSync Lab is our new initiative where ideas developed during NordSync Forums and Online Seminars are transformed into complete stage productions. Each Lab focuses on creativity, experimentation, and collaboration across artistic disciplines.

🎷 This time, the theme is Jazz!
Together with a fantastic team of musicians —
🎻 Etleva Brandt (violin / Vefsn-Ensemble),
🎻 Stepan Frolov (violin / Nordavind Ensemble),
🎻 Iida Alina Poijärvi (cello / KammeRana),
🎻 Bence Tóth (viola / LTU Orkesterakademiet, Sweden),
and 🌟 Darya Katyba (soprano / KammeRana) —
we will recreate and reinterpret the songs of Radka Toneff, one of Norway’s most beloved and iconic jazz singers.

🎤 Radka Toneff (1952–1982) was known for her deeply emotional voice and unique ability to blend jazz, poetry, and sensitivity in a way that touched audiences across generations. Her legendary album Fairytales remains one of Norway’s most celebrated jazz recordings.

🎼 Mentor and composer for this production: Bodvar Drotninghaug Moe

📅 Concerts:
🎵 Friday, 21 November – Mosjøen
🎵 Saturday, 22 November – Sandnessjøen
🎵 Sunday, 23 November – Mo i Rana

In addition, we’ll host a seminar for young talents in Mosjøen on Friday, 21 November!

Follow our page for more details and separate FB events for each concert — we can’t wait to share this new journey of sound, collaboration, and creativity with you! 💫

#NordSyncProject #NordSyncLab #Jazz #RadkaToneff #VefsnEnsemble #KammeRana #NordavindEnsemble #BodvarMoe #BarentsCulture #InterdisciplinaryArt

We’re delighted to announce the success of Kunst i bevegelse — our interdisciplinary production combining live chamber music with AI-generated visuals — performed in Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg, and Moss.

This marks an important step in NordSync’s expansion to central Norway, made possible with support from Fredrikstad Kommune, Østfold Fylkeskommune, and local partners.

Østfold Music Society

We’re especially proud to welcome our new partner – Østfold Musikkforening (ØMF), a leading regional music society and major concert organiser in Østfold, now responsible for coordinating NordSync’s future activities in the area.

ØMF on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ostfoldmusikkforening/

Together, we look forward to bringing more inspiring performances to audiences across Norway!