NordSync Online Seminar #11

Contemporary Ensembles and Artistic Identity

This session brings together artists working at the forefront of contemporary and cross-genre music practice — from ensemble-building to redefining performance traditions.


Sander Tingstad (Norway)

Foto: Oli Sansom

Sander Tingstad is a classical violinist, folk musician, and composer with a distinctive artistic profile at the intersection of folk and classical traditions. His debut album Opphav was named one of the best albums of the year by Klassekampen, highlighting both his innovation and strong artistic identity.

For five years, he was a member of the Arctic Philharmonic in Tromsø, where he also appeared as a soloist and as a playing director, including in the critically acclaimed production Rækved. He now works as a freelance musician based in Oslo.

In this seminar, he will reflect on:
– The relationship between folk and classical traditions
– How folk-inspired techniques can expand classical performance practice
– The importance of artistic individuality and authenticity in today’s music landscape


KlangFabriken (Sweden)

KlangFabriken is a contemporary ensemble of a shape-shifting nature. The Stockholm-based collective brings together performers dedicated to both established repertoire and close collaboration with emerging composers. Their work is driven by a desire to actively shape today’s music scene through experimentation, flexibility, and strong artistic dialogue.

Filip Korošec – percussion
A Slovenian percussionist based in Stockholm, Filip is known for his evocative interpretations and explosive technique. While contemporary music lies at the core of his work, he moves freely between genres, including early music and jazz. His recent projects include exploring impressionist piano repertoire through percussion. He has appeared as a soloist with several Swedish orchestras and regularly gives masterclasses across Europe.

Sofia Kolupov – violin
A British-Ukrainian violinist based in Stockholm, Sofia is an adaptable and expressive musician working across chamber music, orchestral performance, and historical practice. She also focuses on researching and performing Ukrainian classical repertoire, bringing lesser-known works into contemporary performance contexts.

Teo Hillberg – conductor & saxophone
A versatile Swedish conductor and saxophonist, Teo collaborates regularly with professional orchestras in Sweden. As a saxophonist, he has performed with many of the country’s leading ensembles. Alongside his professional work, he is deeply engaged in working with young musicians and serves as chief conductor of the Stockholm Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Topic:
“Founding a contemporary ensemble – aims and strategies”
A discussion on artistic vision, organisational models, and the practical realities of building and sustaining a contemporary music ensemble today.


 Join us for an inspiring morning filled with ideas, creativity, and practical insights!
Saturday, 4th of April
10:00-12:00
Live on YouTube

NordSync Project is a network for musicians and other performing artists in the Nordic-Baltic region. We particularly emphasize collaborative musical productions that integrate with various genres of performing arts.