The Casa de Cultura in L'Alfàs del Pi will be the main venue for the opening day, starting at 8:00 PM. The evening will commence with a concert by pianists Marisa Blanes and Siegmund Watty, followed by the screening of a video by Norwegian organist Magne Orvik performing Bach's works. The inauguration of an exhibition by artists Roald Tellnes and José María Díez will mark the end of the first night. Entry will be free until full capacity.
The Days, which will run until October 24th, are an initiative organized by musicians Siegmund Watty and Erland Dalen, in collaboration with the L'Alfàs del Pi City Council. The event aims to foster cultural exchange between Spain and Norway through various artistic expressions. Activities will take place in different venues within the municipality and will also extend to La Vila Joiosa and Torrevieja.
The program continues on Saturday, October 17th, with the participation of the Hispano Norwegian Days Orchestra in the Mozartmanía Festival. At 8:00 PM, at the Casa de Cultura, they will perform 'The Four Seasons' by Antonio Vivaldi, with George Hlawiczka as violin soloist, and Mozart's 'Piano Concerto in B-flat major, K. 413', with Siegmund Watty on piano. The ensemble comprises musicians from renowned Valencian formations. Tickets cost 5 euros.
On Sunday, October 18th, activities will move to La Vila Joiosa, where George Hlawiczka (violin), Marisa Blanes, and Siegmund Watty (piano) will offer another concert at 7:30 PM.
Literature takes center stage on Tuesday, October 20th, at 7:00 PM at the Norwegian Church of Albir. The featured guest will be Norwegian writer and journalist Sidsel Wold, who will discuss her career with Kirsti Baggethun. On the same day, at 7:00 PM, Norwegian comedian Are Kalvø will perform in Torrevieja, with his show later coming to L'Alfàs del Pi on Wednesday, October 21st (8:00 PM). Tickets for the comedy show are priced at 35 euros.
Gastronomy is featured on Friday, October 23rd, with a wine tasting from the Alicante Designation of Origin, scheduled for 6:00 PM at the Norwegian Club Costa Blanca. The activity, priced at 15 euros, will allow attendees to sample six selected wines from the province.
The program concludes on Saturday, October 24th, at 12:00 PM with the inauguration of the exhibition ‘Two Generations of Artists’ at the Delso Museum. The exhibition will juxtapose works by contemporary Norwegian artist Millard Paulsé and Pedro Delso, featuring paintings, sculptures, and photographs. The event will include musical ambiance by Sunny Side Jazz Band, and entry will be free.
The Culture and International Residents departments invite the public to participate in this edition, which once again champions culture as a meeting point between communities and offers a diverse range of activities to explore Spanish and Norwegian artistic creation.
