In a FREE two-night special, Nordic Next highlights a new generation of artists transforming inheritance into bold, innovative sound. Across four sets, these musicians draw from Nordic culture, personal histories, and interdisciplinary influences to create music that crosses genres.

Nordic Next: Beth McBride and FRÄNDER

Thursday, January 8 at 7:30 pm
David Rubenstein Atrium
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Join us for a night of striking songwriting by artists from Norway and Sweden.

Be moved by intimate songwriting from Beth McBride’s upcoming debut album, exploring her roots, intuition, and dreams. FRÄNDER, a standout voice on the Nordic folk scene, draws on the northern woodlands to create a distinctive “heavy folk” sound.

Nordic Next: Eydís Evensen and Josefine Opsahl

Friday, January 9 at 7:30 pm
David Rubenstein Atrium
FREE: General Admission + Fast Track

Two composers, Icelandic pianist Eydís Evensen and Danish cellist Josefine Opsahl, come together for an evening of boundary-pushing artistry.

Eydís Evensen explores inner worlds, translating emotional landscapes, renewal, and oceanic motion, into intimate, cinematic music. Josefine Opsahl fuses acoustic cello and electronics, creating dynamic musical worlds.