Skallsjö Summer Orchestra
Vänersborg
The Skallsjö Summer Orchestra is comprised of a group of young musicians who believe that classical music has acquired a reputation it doesn't deserve. Our goal is to show the world how enjoyable music can be. Forget old customs and traditions, but keep the essence - what makes all of us dedicate our lives to music. It's not just our music; it's everyone's. It's not just our orchestra; it's everyone's. We learn from each other.
The orchestra was founded in 2013 by Carl Vallin and Gustav Wetterbrandt, who were 17 and 16 years old at the time, respectively. The driving force behind the orchestra's creation was both social and musical. Young musicians from all over Sweden got the chance to create concert experiences on their own terms and according to their own commitment, while forming friendships and inspiring each other through music. Every summer since its inception, we have traveled around and met audiences in all sorts of places. We have taken our music on international adventures in Germany, Norway, and Denmark. We have visited countless small towns in western Sweden, which we enjoy so much because, unlike Gothenburg, Stockholm, Malmö, and others, they don't have their own orchestra playing week after week. We have played under the open summer sky by Lake Vänern, on cliffs in the archipelago, in monasteries and cathedrals, as well as on parade streets and in shopping centers.
Evolution Music Festival
In 2021, we started our own chamber music festival as a platform for development and innovation - Evolution Music Festival. For 4 evenings in July, we invite the audience to concerts at Karlsrogården outside Vänersborg, with food and music featuring ensembles from the orchestra and guests.
Skallsjö Sommarorkester
Phone: +46 45 12 25 65
E-mail: info@sommarorkester.se
Website: sommarorkester.com/