Ibsen`s significance for cultural and spiritual life is reflected in the many festivals and conferences that are arranged with their basis in his life and works. Below you will find descriptions of Ibsen festivals and conferences that are arranged on a regular basis.
Didactica Ibseniana in Skien
This conference has been arranged three times, in 1999, 2001 and 2003 (parallel with the Ibsen Cultural Festival in Skien). The overriding theme of this series of conferences is the communication of Ibsen to children and young people.
Grimstad Ibseniana
Ibseniana in Grimstad is an intimate cultural festival that has been held every year (normally in August) since 1989. A major attraction is the performance of Terje Vigen at the Hesnes Islands. Other elements in the programme are stage productions, concerts and seminars.
The Ibsen Relay
This is an arrangement in which pupils in the upper secondary schools are challenged and given the opportunity to put on productions inspired by Ibsen.
The International Ibsen Conferences
The International Ibsen Conference in New York (Brooklyn) which took place at the beginning of June 2003 was the tenth in the series of international Ibsen conferences. The conference lasted for a whole week and brought together about 150 researchers from all over the world. The Eleventh International Ibsen Conference will be taking place in the Ibsen Year 2006 in Oslo.
The Peer Gynt Festival at Vinstra
This cultural festival at Vinstra in Gudbrandsdalen is organised by Peer Gynt Arrangement in August every year. The main attraction of the festival is the staging of Peer Gynt with the music of Grieg on the banks of Lake Gålå.
The National Theatre in Oslo
Every other year at the end of August and beginning of September the National Theatre in Oslo arranges an international Ibsen festival. Outstanding Ibsen productions from all over the world are invited to the festival. The programme also contains concerts, exhibitions, symposia etc. The next festival will be taking place in August/September 2006.
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