Due to Henning Sommerro´s long career, a huge number of concerts and performances has taken place.
Here a selection of performances back to 2016 are included.
For further information regarding previous concerts,
please contact : henning.sommerro@ntnu.no
For performances with Henning as a performer, please browse: The Perfomer
Concerts
Concerts 2022
31 JAN
Broadcasting of Henning Sommerro's music
NRK - Norwegian Broadcasting
Nrk 1 "Ingen Hverdag mer" by Elsa Kvamme
Music: Henning Sommerro
Nrk 2 "Trikken til Auswitch" by Elsa Kvamme
Music: Henning Sommerro
19 MAR
"Lyrikk i ord og toner"
Vinterfestspillene på Røros
The Winter-Festival at Røros
Vocal/piano: Henning Sommerro
Cello: Øyvind Gimse
Pieces by Henning Sommerro:
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20 MAR
"Den femte årstid"
Vinterfestspillene på Røros
The Winter-Festival at Røros
Compositions by Henning Sommerro
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29 MAR
Jostedalsrjupa
Kristiansund
Pieces for choir by Henning Sommerro
Concert with Vestavill and
Kristiansund Chamber Choir
Norway
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19 APRIL
The River
Ankara, Turkey
A selection of pieces for choir
by Henning Sommerro
Piano: Henning Sommerro
Vocal: Turkish State Choir/Henning Sommerro
Conductor: Ragnar Rasmussen
Venue: Ankara
Turkey
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21 MAI
Ioannes
Pelegri mvaderskerk, Rotterdam
For mixed choir/Ensembles
TiramiSu Vocal Ensemble
Netherlands
29 MAY
Chrysillis (part)
Jubileum´s concert - Vårsøgfestivalen, Surnadal
For harp, fiddle and string quintet
Soloists: Catriona McKay and Chris Stout
and stringplayers from the Trondheim Soloists
Norway
19 JUNE
Vindens Hjul - Gammeldansmesse
Kor 2030
For Choir, soloist and Ensemble
Choir: Kor 2030
Olav Einar Larsen with Orchestra
Soloist: Morten Kvaal
Venue: Frostad Kirke
Time: 19.00
Norway
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3 SEPT
People of the Book
Jewish Culture Festival, Trondheim
Ensemble:
Vocal: Sverre Johan Aal,
Clarinet: Rick de Geyter
Violin: Ola Lindseth, fiolin
Trumpet: Hans Petter Stangnes
Piano: Mona Spigseth
Cello: Marit Aspås
Double bass. Rolf Balterzen
Perc: Anders Kristiansen
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22 SEPT
"Bach and Sommerro"
Mariakirken, Bergen
Pieces by Bach and Henning Sommerro
Cello: Øyvind Gimse
Piano/ Vocal: Henning Sommerro
Norway
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14 /15 SEPT
Vindens Hjul
Festival at Faraoe Island
Solheimskoret on tour
Klaksvik and Torshavn
(information tbc)
Faraoe Island
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6 OCT
Henning Sommerro - Jubileum Concert
Trondheim Symphony Orchestra
A whole evening to celebrate Henning!
This flamboyant composer, musician, humorist, and native of Nordmøre is 70 this year, and it is our pleasure to invite you to an exceptional celebratory concert!
Musicians:
FOLKESANG/KVEDING Unni Løvlid
MUNNSPILL Sigmund Groven
FIOLIN Marianne Thorsen
SAKSOFON John Pål Inderberg
PIANO Trygve Brøske
VIOLIN Sturla Eide
SOPRAN Tonje Eero Hove
SOPRAN Karianna Sommerro
ACCORDION Ronny Kjøsen
KOR Cantus
KOR Nidarosdomens Guttekor
KOR Nidaros vokalensemble
KONSERTMESTER Daniel Turcina
Tickets
Concerts 2021
26 AUG
Jostedalsrjupa
Ålesund Chamber Music Festival
by and with Henning Sommerro
and Vestavill: Ingvill Holter, soprano
and Marita Kjetland Rabben
Venue: Sabra Scene, Ålesund
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5 SEPT
People of the Book - WORLD PREMIERE
Jewish Culture festival - Trondheim
Vocal: Sverre Johan Aal,
Clarinet: Rick de Geyter
Violin: Ola Lindseth
Trumpet: Hans Petter Stangnes
Piano: Mona Spigseth
Cello: Marit Aspås
Contrabass: Rolf Balterzen
Percussion: Anders Kristiansen
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30 SEPT
Jostedalsrjupa
By and with Henning Sommerro and Vestavill:
Ingvill Holter, soprano
and Marita Kjetland Rabben
Venue: Oseana, Os (Hordaland)
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30 SEPT
Jostedalsrjupa
By and with Henning Sommerro and Vestavill:
Ingvill Holter, soprano and
Marita Kjetland Rabben
Venue: Frdalen Church, Bergen
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Event:
21 OCT
The Norwegian National Library
Ingen hverdag mer
Documentary film, WORLD PREMIERE
by Elsa Kvamme
Music: Henning Sommerro
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Selected Concerts 2020
16 - 19 JUNE
Vårsøg 75 year - WORLD PREMIERE
Teatret Vårt - Molde -Tour
Jubileum´s tour in Møre and Romsdal
including several of Henning´s most well-known songs
Actors:
Sara Fellman
Julie Støp Husby
Piano/ narrator: Henning Sommerro
Saxophone/ narrator: John Pål Inderberg

11 OCT - 11 NOV
Jostedalsrjupa - WORLD PREMIERE
Vestavill:
Vocal: Ingvill Holter
Piano: Marita Kjetland Rabben
17 OCT - 1 NOV (14 ff)
Vårsøg 75 year
Teatret Vårt - Molde -Tour
Jubileum´s tour in Møre and Romsdal
including several of Henning´s most well-known songs
Actors/ singing:
Sara Fellman
Julie Støp Husby
Piano/ narrator Henning Sommerro
Saxophone/ narrator: John Pål Inderberg
21 NOV
Jostedalsrjupa
Vestavill:
Vocal: Ingvill Holter
Piano: Marita Kjetland Rabben
Selected concerts 2019
24 JAN
Vegen - WORLD PEMIERE
The Dock-house, Trondheim
Solo Piano: Mona Spigseth
27 JAN
This River - WORLD PREMIERE
Ankara, Turkey
Choir: Turkish State Choir
Conductor: Ragnar Rasmussen
12 MAY
Maestoso - WORLD PREMIERE
Tiller Church, Trondheim
For organ
Organist: Kåre Nordstoga
13 JUNE
Hirtir - WORLD PREMIERE
Øysteinsalen, Trondheim
For Choir SSA
Choir: Cantus
Conductor: Tove Ramlo
10 JULY
ZZZ - WORLD PREMIERE
The old mill, Sel
For mixed Ensemble
Ensemble:
14 / 15 SEPT
Ouverture - WORLD PREMIERE
KKKK Festivcal, Molde Cathedral/
Kirkelandet Church
For Orchestra
Orchestra: Festival Orchestra
Conductor: Peder Rensvik
21 / 22 SEPT
To Teser (Two Theses) - WORLD PREMIERE
Øre Church, Gjemnes/ Kirklandet Church - KKKK Festival
For viola and sinfonietta
Viola: Anders Ren
Sinfonietta: Ensemble Ernst
Conductor: Thomas Rimul
22 SEPT
Te Deum - WORLD PREMIERE
Nidarosdomen , Trondheim
Version for Choir, soloist and Orchestra
Choir: Nidarosdomens Guttekor
Solo:
Conductor: Bjørn Moe
24/26 SEPT
Partisan Requiem
Kirkenes Church, Norway/ Murmans, Russia
For Choir and soloists
Choir: Philharmonic Choir, Murmansk
Soloists:
Conducrtor: Ragnar Rasmussen
26 NOV
Partisan Requiem
Brjansk, Russia
For soloists, choir and orchestra
Choir: Bryansk Symphony Orchestra´s Choir
Orchestra: Bryansk Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Jørn Fossheim
28 NOV
Partisan Requiem
Moscow International Music Center
For soloists, Choir and orchestra
Choir: Bryansk Symphony Orchestra´s Choir
Orchestra: Bryansk Symphony Orchestra
Soloists:
Conductor: Sergey Inkov
9/10 NOV
Partisan Requiem
Alta/ Hammerfest Church
For Soloists, Choir and Orchestra
Choir:
Orchestra:
Soloists:
Conductor:
Selected concerts 2018
10 FEB
Three Signal Pieces (1.movement) -
WORLD PREMIERE
Oslo Concert-House
Orchestra: His Majesty the King´s Guard 3rd Company
Conductor: Bjørn Bogetvedt


19 MAY
DAGNY - (2 ff)
Hardanger Musikkfest
An Opera.cabaret about the culture-worker,
Pianist and author Dagny Juel (1867-1901)
Soprano: Tora Augestad
Narrator: Espen Furuseth
Piano: Håvard Gimse
Cello: Øyvind Gimse
Violin: Marianne Thorsen
29 MAY
Pieces by Hening Sommerro
Vestnes Church
Orchestra: The Trondheim Soloists
30 MAY
Vi gjør det ved å syng - WORLD PREMIERE
Archbishop´s Palace, Nidarosdomen - Trondheim
Choir: Trøndernes mandsangsforening
Conductor: Sverre Johan Aal
18 -19 AUG
Pieces by Henning Sommerro
Vågøy Church
Mixed Ensemble


15 SEPT
DAGNY (2 ff)
Oslo Opera Festival - The Old Town Hall
An Opera-cabarét about the culture-worker,
pianist and author Dagny Juel (1867-1901)
Soprano: Tora Augestad
Narrator: Reidar Sørensen
Cello: Øyvind Gimse
Cello: Håvard Gimse
Violin: Marianne Thorsen


19 SEP
Awakening - WORLD PREMIERE
Univeristy´s Aula - Oslo
For solo piano
Soloist: Håvard Gimse
Inspired bythe painting:
Awakening men in a Flood of Light
by Edvard Much
18 NOV
Folktunes by Henning Sommerro
Hoeggen Church - Trondheim
Folketunes for choir, organ and solo voices
9 DEC
Songs and pieces for
orchestra by Henning Sommerro
Moscow International Music Center - Russia
Orchestra: Musica Viva Orchestra
Conductor: Sergey Inkov
Selected concerts 2017
3 JAN
Borders - WORLD PREMIERE
Oslo Concert-House
Violin Concerto
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra´s New Year´s Concert
Solist: Aleksandre Khatiskatsi
Conductor: Vasili Petrenko
4 JAN
Borders
Oslo Concert-House
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra´s New Year´s Concert
Soloist: Aleksandre Khatiskatsi
Conductor: Vasil Petrenko
5 JAN
Borders
Oslo Concert-House
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra´s New year´s concert
Soloist: Aleksandre Khatiskatsi
Conductor: Vasil Petrenko
6 JAN
Borders
Maihaugen - Lillehammer
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra´s New Year´s Concert
Soloist: Aleksandre Khatiskatsi
Conductor: Vasil Petrenko
12 APRIL
Pieces by Henning Sommerro
Alta Church
Ensemble Noor
Piano Trio: Tri-Sys-Ste
EIM
Laudamus te
Cryin-Gasn-Ravin-Nigum
I´ve Seen
26 MARS
Aljonushka
Concerto for violin and string orchestra
Violin: Seiki Ueno
Orchestra: Midt-Norway Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Tormod Knapp
8-9 APRIL
Guest Composer
Sacred Music Festival Rouen Cathedral France
Pieces:
Ingressus Solemnis Regi Olav
Laudamus te
Et misericordia
Alleluia
Ave Maria
12 APRIL
Pieces by Henning Sommerro
Alta ChurchEnsemble Noor
Piano Trio: Tri-Sys-Ste
EIM
Laudamus te
Cryin-Gasn-Ravin-Nigum
I´ve Seen


2 JULY
Chrysillis - WORLD PREMIERE
East Neuk Festival - Scotland
Concerto for fiddle and harp
Harp: Catriona McKay
Fiddle: Chris Stout
and McFall´s Chamber
10 JULY
Chrysillis
Lichfield Festival - England
Concerto for fiddle and harp
Harp: Catriona McKay
Fiddle: Chris Stout
and McFall´s Chamber
20 AUG
Folktune arr. by Henning Sommerro
Glemmen Church - Fredrikstad
For choir and string quartet
Conductor: Per Oddvar Hildre
23 AUG
Pieces by Henning Sommerro
Oslo Chamber Music Festival
Piano: Henning Sommerro
Saxophone: John Pål Inderberg


16 SEP
DAGNY -WORLD PREMIERE
International Women´s Museum - Kongsvinger
An Opera-cabarét about the culture-worker,
pianist and author Dagny Juel (1867-1901)
Soprano: Tora Augestad
Narrator: Espen Furuseth
Piano: Håvard Gimse
Cello: Øyvind Gimse
Violin: Marianne Thorsen
17 SEP
DAGNY
International Women´s Museum - Kongsvinger
An opera-cabarét about the culture-worker,
pianist and author Dagny Juel (1867-1901)
Soprano: Tora Augestad
Narrator: Espen Furuseth
Piano: HåvardGimse
Cello: Øyvind Gimse
Violin: Marianne Thorsen
18 SEP
DAGNY
Kongsvinger Town Hall - School performance
An opera-cabarét about the culture-worker,
pianist and author Dagny Juel (1867-1901)
Soprano: Tora Augestad
Narrator: Espen Furuseth
Piano: Håvard Gimse
Cello: Øyvind Gimse
Violin: Marianne Thorsen
21 SEPT
Pieces by Henning Sommerro
KKKK Festival, Kristiansund
Festival Composer
Musicians: Festival Quartet
10 OCT
Hymns by Henning Sommerro
Haslev Church - Denmark
With a mixed Ensemble
27 SEPT
Chrysillis - Norwegian Premiere
Trondheim Chamber Music Festival
Concerto for fiddle and harp
Harp: Catriona McKay
Fiddle: Chris Stout
and The Trondheim Soloists
22 OCT
Hymns by Henning Sommerro
Sveio Church
Music: Henning Sommerro
Text: Edvard Hoem
18 NOV
The Wind - WORLD PREMIERE
Archbishop´s Palace, Nidarosdomen - Trondheim
Choir: Trønderkoret (Trønder -Choir)
Conductor: Hanne Bæverfjord
Selected concerts 2016
30/ 31 JAN
Østerdalsdåm
Røros - Trondheim
For Wind Quintet
Musicians: Trondheim Wind Quintet
16 APRIL
Legende ohne Worte - WORLD PREMIERE
Fartein Valen Festival
Violin: Geir Inge Lotsberg
Violin: Liv Hilde klokk
Viola: Are Sandbakken
Cello: Øystein Sonstad
17 APRIL
Solhverv - Solstice
Frimurerlogen - Trondheim
For solo harmonica and orchestra
Orchestra: Sør-Trøndelag Orkesterforening
Soloist: Eivind Groven
Conductor: Torodd Knapp
12 MAY
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer´s Day
WORLD PREMIERE
Stavanger
Soprano: Julie Hafsfjord
Oboe: Tuva Mortensen

