Munch

Munch – med hans egne ord

 

En konsertforestilling

Edvard Munchs egne tekster er en introduksjon til hans bilder, de beskriver kvinner, venner, naturen, havet om kvelden og i måneskinn. Motivene i Munchs bilder inspirerte Juni Dahr til å invitere to av Norges fineste jazzmusikere, Tore Brunborg og Jarle Vespestad, til å skape denne konsertforestillingen. Å høre Munchs egne ord, hans innerste tanker om livet, kunsten og skikkelsene i hans bilder gir oss innsikt i Munchs liv og kompliserte sinn. Vi kjenner alle Munchs bilder, men ikke alle kjenner Munchs tekster.

 

A consert performance

Munch’s own texts are an introduction to his paintings, describing women, friends, nature, the ocean in the evening and in moonlight. His concern for human feelings and relationships is seen in the pictures. These motives inspired Juni Dahr to invite two of Norway’s finest jazz musicians, Tore Brunborg and Jarle Vespestad, to create this concertperformance. Hearing in his own words,  his inner thoughts about life, the situations and the people in the pictures, give a deep insight into Munch’s life and complicated mind.

Photos

Photos by Sven Gj. Gjeruldsen/ Gunvor Skancke/Marianne Roland (Venue: Oscarshall, Oslo).

Credits

Artistic director and text adaptation: Juni Dahr.
All texts by Edvard Munch
Tore Brunborg: Saxophone
Jarle Vesperstad: Drums
Producer: Marianne Roland

Overview of venues

2025: Helleviktangen Kunstkafé in Oslo

2024: Grefsenkollen in Oslo

2013: Ringelien farm by Randsfjorden, Sæterhytten in Oslo, Oscarshall at Bygdøy, Blaafarveverket, The National Gallery in Oslo, at Munch’s atelier Ekely. Tårnsalen at Kode in Bergen, Freiasalen Oslo.

Another version of the concertperformance was precented at Høvikodden and at Åsgårdstrand in 2001.

Dossier:

  • Duration about 50-60 min.
  • Shorter parts from the performance can also be adapted and presented separately.
  • Best in small intimate spaces linked to visual arts, galleries or studios.
  • Scene dimensions about 4 × 3 meters.
  • Audience max capacity: 150