Café de Concert

 

 

Today - Café de Concert has become the atelier and concert gallery of the young and multitalented pianist and composer Aksel Kolstad. It took him 10 years to brand this concept and turn it into one of the most original and innovating classical concepts in the world. Here´s the story behind...... The Idea The origin and still driving force behind Café de Concert is to present classical music to a larger audience. The genre has by no means the same appeal as pop, rock or jazz. Creating a more relaxed atmosphere, and not to forget Kolstad´s magical ability to present classical music with humor and showmanship, it all results in a more intimate and fun concert format than the traditional solemn style. The idea that classical music can once again become popular music, the way it once was, is the motivation behind the concept Café de Concert. Classical concerts at cafés – Café de Concert recruits musicians, both students and professionals, to play classical music for the people. The goal is to stimulate as well as strengthen everyone’s interest in classical music. The level of musicianship is high, and with a relaxed, positive atmosphere, between the pieces, it is possible to have a cup of coffee, have something to eat or perhaps talk with the person sitting beside you. Café de Concert is an arena for all creative arts. In addition to musical performances, there are regular arts exhibitions and ballet/modern dance performances directed by CdC.  

Café de Concert Outdoor version

Fra juni og til ut august legger Café de Concert til rette for de tradisjonelle lørdags- og søndags-konsertene kl 13:00, men på en helt spesiell utescene på Sandkroken Båthavn (under og rett til høyre for Ulvøybrua, buss stopper rett utenfor). Nærmest flytende på vannet i helt prakfulle naturomgivelser. Take that, Covid 19! Spread the word! Alle etablerte musikere, bachelor og masterstudenter; grip muligheten som sist. Café de Concert got your backs! SUP-eventer og Kolstad's SUP&Concerts er allerede i sving på Bekkelagsbadet ved Fjordvogna til Heidi Svang. Der blir det forøvrig Surfing Furugrantenning i midten av desember med julemusikk, Beach Boys, kanelboller, grøt, gløgg, julekaker, m.m. Stay tuned for more Café de Concert musical outdoor action.And there is really nothing stopping this guy in pink.....Photo Silje GiskePhoto Silje Giske

Café de Concert on the road!

 Surf`n Concerts on the road! Café de Concert knows no limitations and will always find a way to perform for you, no matter any pandemic situation. Soprano Stine Hola Ulla and Aksel showed off in lots of cities on the west coast this month and Aksel also did a couple of outdoor concerts at Tjuvholmen earlier, where Café de Concert is back for business after a couple of years at Vulkan. Stand up paddle events this season was pretty much off the charts! Last group on the water this season is hitting the boards tomorrow! Let´s rock!!

Changing times

 Café de Concert House Concerts in a brand new style!

 ...for all kinds of spectators.... 

Magenta Café de Concert festival last februar was a BLAST!

Café de Concert er tilbake på Tjuvholmen!! Men i en ny pop up stil - med gammeldags vri. Fra mai kan du nemlig booke SUP&Concerts på nettopp - gode gamle Tjuvholmen! SUP fra bystranda / kaia som før og mini-konsert på chambre separé på Tjuvholmen Sjømagasin!! Med eller uten mat, 30 til bords, ca 60 i kino-oppsett. Intimt og i ekte Café de Concert-stil! Og er du gira på konsert / konsert og mat, men uten SUP, så går det også. Fagdag er også mulig! Alt blir så mye morsommere med SUP og / eller konsert på samme sted. Same shit, almost same wrapping. Let's go!!  (Konserter allerede mulig fra i dag - når corona blir til clausthaler, vel og merke, SUP/SUP&Concerts fra mai) I tillegg til Tjuvholmen gjør Café de Concert en masse "dinner and concerts" pluss fagdager på Louise og Hakkasan på Aker Brygge!

Eksklusiv firmatur er meldt! Ta med jobben din på en helt spesiell 2-3 dagers tur til Kjøbenhavn? Hoff Copenhagen Agency Exclusive skreddersyr a one of a kind experience hvor man møter et autentisk og top notch dansk konsept innenfor mat&drikke, location&design og kultur&underholdning. På menyen står også en Café de Concert-setting med "Aksel Kolstad i Kjøbenhavn", om ønskelig.Ta kontakt så forteller jeg mer om Danmarks nye event-dronning Bentedikte Hoff og hvilke uforglemmelige dager du og ditt firma kan oppleve i eventyrlige Kjøbenhavn! 

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The history of Café de Concert

Café de Concert began a few days before the 19th of June 2003 when Aksel Kolstad together with a colleague performed live on Midt i Musikken, a classical music program on NRK radio P2. During the program, the trial concert was announced, to be held at Kastanjen restaurant on Bygdøy Allé in Oslo.
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