Welcome to NordAccordion 2025!

I 2025 arrangerer NordAccordion igjen den vakraste akkordeonfestivalen frå 11.–16. august, med det tradisjonelle sommerseminaret og mange norske og internasjonale gjester! Så set eit stort kryss i kalenderen for nye musikalske eventyr på vakre Voss! Konsertane inkluderer James Crabb (GB), Geir Draugsvoll (NO), Gemini Duo, Kristina Farstad Bjørdal, Britt Pernille Frøholm og mange av dagens unge internasjonale stjerner innan akkordeon. I 2025 er vi stolte over å ha Magnar Åm som festivalkomponist – med nye verk og ei moglegheit for studentane til å få tilbakemeldingar på hans eigne verk for akkordeon. Og Veli Kujala er tilbake, i år som pedagog. Velkomen!

In 2025, Nordaccordion will again arrange the most beautiful accordion festival in the world from August 11–16, with the traditional summer seminar and lots of Norwegian and international guests! So put a big cross in the calendar for new musical adventures in the wonderful surroundings in Voss, Norway! Concerts includes James Crabb (GB), Geir Draugsvoll (NO), Gemini Duo, Kristina Farstad Bjørdal, Britt Pernille Frøholm and lots of young international stars in the accordion world today. In 2025 we are delighted to have Magnar Åm as our festival composer - with new works and a possibility for participating students to get feedback on his pieces for accordion. And Veli Kujala is back — this year as a teacher. Welcome! 

It is with the uttermost sadness that we received the information that Sofia Gubaidulina passed away. The first ever event at NordAccordion was dedicated to her in 2018, where we presented artistic research and a portrait concert. She was particularly happy to be in the beautiful nature surroundings in Voss, and it was an event everybody who was there remember!

Therefore it is natural that we will arrange a tribute concert to Sofia during NordAccordion 2025, performing some of her most beloved works. The program will be published soon, but it is already decided that we will include a world premiere of her Hell und Dunkel for 2 accordions, performed by Geir Draugsvoll and James Crabb. This will most likely be her last world premiere.

The NordAccordion team

Her vil du finne nyttig informasjon om seminaret, så hald deg oppdatert på denne sida! Det vil bli lagt ut informasjon om timeplan, festivalkonsertar, transport, praktisk info osv.

Vi er glade for den entusiastiske responsen NordAccordion 2025 blir møtt med. Seminaret har avgrensa antal plassar, og vi kan derfor ikkje garantere plass til alle søknadar. Takk for forståinga!

Pris for Seminar

NOK 8000
Påmeldingsfrist: 15. april.

Prisen inkluderer:

• 4 meisterklassar
• Workshops
• Inngang på festivalen sine konsertar
• Tre måltid dagleg: frukost, nistepakke og middag
• 6 døgn innlosjering på dobbelt- eller trippelrom (11.–16. august)
• Sightseeing-tur til vakre Stalheim og Stalheim Hotel

Alle kursdeltakarar vil også kunne spele på ein av konsertane under festivalen.

Here you will find useful information about the seminar, so stay updated on this webpage! We will post information about the timetable, festival concerts, transport, and other relevant details. 

We sincerely appreciate your enthusiastic response to NordAccordion 2025. Please note that registration is limited, and we may not be able to confirm all applications. Thank you for your understanding.

Rates for the Seminar

NOK 8000
Sign-up deadline: April 15th.

NordAccordion offers a 50% discount for refugees from Ukraine.

The Price Includes:

• 4 masterclasses
• Workshops
• Entrance to NordAccordion's concerts
• 3 meals every day: breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner
• Six nights' accommodation in a double or triple room (from August 11th–17th)
• Assistance with visa applications and translation if needed (for participants outside the EU)
• A sightseeing trip to the beautiful Stalheim Hotel

All participants will have the opportunity to perform at one of the festival's concerts.