Christian Wallumrød performs an intimate solo concert at the Vigeland Museum in the Fountain Hall (Room 8).

Venue: Vigeland Museum, Fountain Hall (Room 8)
Date: Sunday, September 27
Concert starts: 7:00 PM
Doors open: 6:30 PM
Price: NOK 300 (NOK 250 for members; valid proof of membership must be shown)

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Over the course of his long career, Christian Wallumrød has expressed himself across a wide range of genres, including jazz, folk music, contemporary music, and improvisation. He is known for his many diverse ensemble projects, but in recent years he has translated his distinctive musical voice into the piano format.

With the albums Pianokammer (2015), Speaksome (2021), and Percolation (2025), Wallumrød has delved deeply into the piano’s tonal and rhythmic possibilities. His music draws inspiration, textures, and beats from American and Norwegian folk music, contemporary music, and other forms of beautiful sound.

“Wallumrød’s ability to erase the boundaries between contemporary music and ancient heritage is exceptional. It is clever and playful, but above all, it is beautiful.”
— Arild R. Andersen, Aftenposten

Welcome to an intimate concert with Christian Wallumrød alone at the piano.

Christian Wallumrød (b. 1971) has worked as a musician and composer since 1992 and has released music on labels including ECM Records, Hubro Music, and Sofa Music. He has collaborated with a wide range of musicians and ensembles, including Sidsel Endresen, Audun Kleive, and Close Erase, and has composed commissioned works for chamber ensembles, vocal ensembles, dance companies, and orchestras.

In 2013, he received the Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannprisen) in the contemporary music category for Outstairs with the Christian Wallumrød Ensemble.