At Operakafé, you will be served a varied program with well-known and unknown gems and anecdotes from the treasure trove of opera and operetta, in relaxed surroundings.

The doors open at 18.30
Concert from 19.00 - 21.30
The bar is open until 10.30 pm

"Æ bar dæ inn i world" is a performance inspired by music by Hans Eisler and Kurt Weill, and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht.

Musicians:
Emilie Nicoline Nilsdatter Almaas - soprano she/her
Brage Kristian Einum - Piano he/him
Aleksa Borojevic - Bass clarinet he/him


Emilie brings with her Brage Kristian Einum on piano and Aleksa Borojevic on bass clarinet. All of Brecht's texts have been translated into Norwegian and rewritten in dialect. Emilie herself has written monologues to tie it all together. This will be an acoustic version in the Opera cafe's unique and informal setting.

Playwright Bertolt Brecht depicted with his texts the lives of the working class in 20th century Germany. These texts are brought to life through the music of Kurt Weill and Hans Eisler. It is a raw and brutal everyday life with themes that we can find relevant even today. In this performance, the woman, the mother and the child have a central place. What is it like to be a woman and a mother in a world in turmoil? Who has the right to decide over a woman's body and head? War is not only out on the battlefield, but also in the home and in society where each one of us has to fight for who we are, what we get and what we stand for."

Reduced ticket price to students, seniors, and Opera friends. We have lift. Please get in touch if you need assistance

The opera cafe at Rosendal was launched in 2020 in the middle of the pandemic; a collaboration with Rosendal Teater, Skeive Stemmer Operakompani,

Emilie N. Nilsdatter Almaas: soprano
is a lyric soprano, from Trondheim, where she works as a freelance soloist, ensemble singer and teacher. She started singing at a young age and eventually found her way to classical music. She studied at the NTNU Dept of Music, and graduated from the Opera Academy in Oslo 2023. She has extensive experience both as a soloist and as a participant in choirs and ensembles, and has performed with Opera Trøndelag.

Brage Kristian Einum: piano
Brage is a pianist from Surnadal. He is educated at the NTNU Department of Music, and completed his bachelor's degree in 2017. He works as a freelance musician, in addition to teaching. He has worked extensively as a repeater and accompanist on various projects and productions. 

Aleksa Borojevic: Bass clarinet
Aleksa is a clarinetist from Bergen who has already made a name for himself on the classical music scene. He has participated in master classes with Martin Fröst, Yehuda Gilad and Hermann Stefansson. Aleksa has performed in numerous concerts, including solo concerts and chamber music performances.