Welcome to the 23rd Nordic Horn Seminar in Oslo, Norway on the 2nd to 5th of july. We invite horn players of all ages and levels to a weekend filled with music making, inspiration, networking and new knowledge.
This year’s event is all about doing, so the sessions are designed for you to participate rather than passive listening.
There will be panel debates, technique clinics and of course fantastic concerts where everyone will get the chance to both play and listen.
The first day of the seminar is dedicated to children, who will get the chance to participate in a fantastic workshop led by Cecilie Therese Nereng and kick off the seminar for everyone else with a concert on the afternoon of the 2. july.
The practical stuff:
We do not organize accommodation for participants.
Registration has opened!
Check out the event on facebook and our facebook page
Artistic contributors
Our main artists are Radovan Vlatković and Paula Ernesaks.
Amongst our nordic artists are Frøydis Ree Wekre, Lene Skomedal (Yoga Lene), Christian Holter, Erja Joukamo-Ampuja, Lisa Ford, Steinar Granmo Nilsen, Rune Brodahl, Stefan Jon Bernhardsson, Eirik Baardsen Haaland and Marie Solum Gran and more.
Main artist – Paula Ernesaks! Concerts and master class 
Main artist – Radovan Vlatkovic! Concerts and master class 
Yoga Lene – workshops, master class, concerts 
Frøydis Ree Wekre – master classes, clinics 
Steinar Granmo Nilsen – Natural horn, master class, concerts 
Erja Joukamo-Ampuja – master class, lectures, workshops 
Christian Holter – improvisation, concerts 
Lisa Ford – workshop, master class, concerts 
Rune Brodahl (right!) with hornmaker Klaus Fehr. Rune will do clinics, concert and ensembles 
Marie Solum Gran, concerts 
Eirik Haaland – concerts, master class 
Stefan Jon – concerts, master class 
Engegård Quartet – concert
Schedule
This is the current schedule, things might be subject to change
Thursday
11:00 – Juniorhorns begin!
15:00 – Registration opens
16:00 – Opening concert by Juniorhorns
17:00 – Horn mingle, registration for latecomers, horn exhibitions
19:00 – Evening concert “Meet the artists”
21:00 – Improvisation and electronics concert with Christian Holter in the Bank vault!
Friday
09:00 – Get in, coffee and warm up
10:00-12:00 – Workshop and ensembles
––– Lunch break –––
13:00 – Ensemble concert
14:00-17:00 – Master classes, clinics & lectures
––– Dinner break –––
19:00 – Evening concert with recital program
20:30 – Q&A with main artists, and social hangout
Saturday
09:00 – Get in, coffee and warm up
10:00-12:00 – Master classes, lectures, clinics and workshops, “Choose your own adventure”
––– Lunch break –––
13:00 – Natural Horn concert
14:00-17:00 Master classes, ensembles & panel discussion
––– Dinner break –––
19:00 – Blown Away concert! All participants get in free – tell your friends and family to discover the horn in all its glory. They can get tickets through the link below.
21:00 Horn party!
Sunday
09:00 – Get in, coffee and Yoga wake up!
10:00-12:00 – Master class bonanza
12:00 Dress rehersal for “100 horns” ensemble
We will play the piece in city centre as the grand finale of the seminar – venue to be announced soon!
Blown away concert on saturday – open for the public
All participants of the seminar will get in for free. Let people know about the horn, friends, family, colleagues. Invite them to come and hear. Tickets can be bought from sentralen, where you can also read more about the concert and the program:
https://www.sentralen.no/program/blown-away-by-nordic-horn-seminar
What can you expect at the seminar?
Concerts
Throughout the seminar there will be a series of concerts – from an opening concert showcasing our different contributors to late night live electronics. Our main artists Radovan Vlatkovic and Paula Ernesaks will participate in multiple concerts with both standard as well as less known repertoire and premieres of brand new pieces. You will get the chance to hear performances by our nordic artists, and it will be a great occasion to discover new music for the horn. There will of course also be horn ensemble in all sizes.
There will be concerts every evening Thursday – Saturday, as well as day time concerts on Friday and Saturday. On the main concert on Saturday we are happy to share that the amazing Engegård String Quartet is performing with Radovan and Paula as well as a piece on their own. On Saturday there is also a world premier of a new piece written by Marcus Paus. Other highlights include live electronics and Strauss’ second Horn concerto for 8 horns!
Master classes & workshops
Artistry, improvisation, practicing better, how to use the body correctly are some of the diverse areas of expertise the artists and contributors will cover during the seminar. The different master classes, workshops and clinics will be adapted to suit participants of different skill levels. Masterclasses are an important part of the seminar, especially for students and young professionals
What is a master class? A masterclass is a public lesson, where a participant plays something for a teacher/artist in front of an audience. The teacher holds a public lesson in front of the audience.
Can anyone play? Yes, everyone can participate in a masterclass if you want to work on a solo piece or audition repertoire.
Do I have to participate by playing? Not at all, you can enjoy the seminar without playing in a masterclass if you do not have solo repertoire you want to work on. You are welcome to participate in any masterclass as audience.
We will try our best to make sure everyone who wishes to, will be able to play in minimum one masterclass, hopefully more. In this form you can fill in your priorities of who you would like to play for. You can also fill in your desired repertoire, so the pianists can prepare.
Masterclasses with special topics:
Mozart masterclass: Ah… Mozart! The eternal audition concertos. This masterclass is dedicated to the man, the myth, the legend, Mozart. Steadily guided by Radovan Vlatkovic, we will dive into the classical style and unlock even more layers of the pieces we have played all our lives.
U26 masterclass: We will lock the doors for this masterclass! No scary, old solo horn players allowed. A safe space to play and have fun with the one and only, Frøydis Ree Wekre. Target: Everyone under 26 years old.
Excerpt workshop: Are you dreaming of playing in the Berlin Phil? Now you at least get the chance to play together with an orchestra member. Paula Ernesaks will play and coach standard excerpts. Target: students/young professionals
Workshops and clinics
We will post more on the workshops and clinics later, but here are some topics to peak your interest:
– Community, trust and the magic of music
– The basics of chord-based improvisation
– Rune’s horn gadgets
– The physical aspect of sound and strength in playing
– Smart practicing and preventing injuries
– High horn clinic
– Low horn clinic
Ensemble playing
There will both be ensemble playing lead by great players, for different levels, and also possibilities to get together and play something just for fun. At the end of the seminar we will play everyone together in a huge ensemble!
Social
The Nordic Horn Seminar is about making new acquantences, inspiring each other and the social aspect is as important as playing. Quiz, sauna, speed dating and sight reading-nachspiel – the days will be tightly packed with activities to join.
Horn makers exhibitions
Looking for a new horn? Or curious about other models? At the seminar we will have several well-known brands. Alexander, Paxman, Ricco Kühn and BRIZ horns will be coming and bringing models for sale. In Sentralens’s nice premises you will have a good opportunity to test horns over several days, and you don’t have to travel to other cities and countries in Europe.
In addition to the established exhibitors, we will open up for buying and selling of horns and equipment from private individuals. Here you will have the opportunity to buy used horns, mouthpieces, sheet music and other equipment. A good chance to make a bargain! Do you have something you would like to sell? We will provide updates here and on social media with more info as the seminar gets closer.
Registration is now open!
All fees are in NOK (Norwegian krone) – Example currency conversion from 23.04.2026, 1000 NOK = 92.30 EUREarly bird – register and pay before the 15th of April – Deadline passed
– Regular (adult) 800 NOK
– Student 600 NOK
After 15th of April
– Regular (adult) 1000 NOK
– Student 800 NOK
Single day tickets
– Everyone 500 NOK
Transaction information is available in the registration form
Please pay within 14 days of filling out the form
Påmelding til Juniorhorn (held in Norwegian)
OBS! Bare på første dag – den 2. juli
Frist for påmelding 10. mai
– 150 NOK
Betalingsinfo tilgjengelig i påmeldingsskjema – husk å betale innen 7 dager etter påmelding.