
MOONSHOT Series - All That Glistens and Grooves
Tue 24 Nov
|Nordic Black Theater
The Companion's Guide to Rome - A. Norman (b. 1979) String Quartet No. 1 - E. Finnis (b. 1984) Limestone and Felt - C. Shaw (b. 1982) "Smoke" from Break Away - J. Montgomery (b. 1981) String Quartet - M. Ravel (1875-1937) Daniel Goldin, violin Valerie Gahl, violin Inger Thommesen, viola


Time & Location
24 Nov 2026, 20:00 – 25 Nov 2026, 00:00
Nordic Black Theater, Hollendergata 8, 0190 Oslo, Norway
About the event
MOONSHOT is an intimate chamber music series built around intentional programming and removing the formal divide between musicians and audience. The concept is simple: an informal, one-hour evening where friends perform music they love while the audience enjoys a drink, with an invitation to stay and hang out for a while after.
Each programme is centred around a "banger" from the core chamber repertoire, paired with contemporary gems or works by female composers that either connect directly to it or share its sound world. This juxtaposition invites audiences to hear familiar pieces in a new light while discovering how inclusive, accessible and exciting classical programming can be.
Tonight's programme draws inspiration from Ravel's distinctive String Quartet. One moment it shimmers with ethereal beauty, the next it grooves with irresistible rhythmic drive. This duality, the capacity to both glisten and groove, connects all five works on tonight's programme - whether it…