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Oslo Opera Ball
Oslo Operaball
Oslo Opera Ball; Oslo Operaball
	Oslo Symphony Orchestra has played at the Operaballs since 1992.
Status	Active
Genre	Opera Festival
Date(s)	One day in February
Begins	4 February 2023
Ends	5 February 2023
Frequency	Annually
Venue	Gamle Logen
Location(s)	Oslo
Country	Norway
Years active	1988 – present
Attendance	6-800
Area	Oslo centre
Activity	Ballroom
Member	Tårnseilerne
Website	operaballet.no

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The annual Operaball is a masquerade with live performances held in Oslo, Norway, by the Tårnseilerne association (Swift) since 1988. The Operaball merged with Oslo Opera Festival in 2004 for a week of concerts and performances with Opera and classical music.

History

The balls have been period historical costume or masquerade balls and have been held in the historical Gamle Logen. The old Freemasons Lodge in Oslo was renovated in 1989, but housed similar events in Christiania throughout the 19th century attended by some of Norway's most famous composers and artists – such as Edvard Grieg, Halfdan Kjerulf, Johan Svendsen, etc. Participants have first attended an Opera performance at the national opera house, then walk in a costume or carnival procession with horse-drawn carts through the historical centre of Oslo to the historical former freemasons Lodge. Then follows parallel performances and dance in up to six different halls with several orchestras and groups of musicians. All participants are invited to two evenings of rehearsals in historical dances, such as the menuett, mazurka, francaise, lanciers, galopp and so forth. Lectures and information evenings inform about the period, culture and attires chosen as theme for the event.

The annual series have historical precedents since the 1850s in the same hall. There were annual masquerade balls in the Old Freemasons lodge, by the student association and later also by the artist association in the carnival season in Christiania. These traditions are closesly related to the present Operaball in Oslo. Several compositions have been written for these events, notably Johan Svendsens Festival Polonaise. Edvard Grieg has performed and held concerts in the freemasons lodge and one piano composition is called At the carnival.

The present series were initiated by Bjørn Einar Sakseid. His first full-scale ball required roccoco costumes with Mozart style wigs, powder, and white stockings. After the restoration and reopening of the old Freemasons Lodge, this ball series has been the largest event in this hall. The capacity is 600 people. After a gala performance a procession walks a historical route through the city streets Count to Wedel's Square and the freemasons Lodge. From 1988 to 2006 the performance was at the Norwegian Opera in Folketeaterbygningen, the new Opera House in Bjørvika opened in 2008. In 2007 and 2011 a mini-opera was held in the old freemasons Lodge.

The Opera Ball

Operaballs have alternately been called Roccoco Ball, Mozart Ball, masquerade or Mask Balls, in 1992 it was a Leap Year Ball on 29 February. In 1998, there was an Operaball on Valentine's Day, with the Orchestra playing A midsummer Night's dream by Mendelssohn, and in 1993 there was also a Christiania Soirée, where the organizers held the first public ball at Akershus fortress since the Middle Ages.

Bjørn Einar "Mozart" Sakseid The organizers of the Operaballs were first private initiatives by Bjørn Einar Sakseid with Christopher Brown (1988) and Tormod Carlsen (1989) among students at the University of Oslo. In 1990 the ball was part of the student week of the Norwegian student society led by Beatrice Johnson, from 1991 it was fronted by Jo Siri Ekgren and Signe Marie Hernes and in 1992 the Association Tårnseilerne (swift) was founded. In addition to the ball at the Old Freemasons lodge there have been balls in the Roccoco Halls at the Grand Hotel in Oslo in 1988, a Palace Ball at Akershus Castle in 1993 and a Fairytale Ball at Holmenkollen Park Hotel in 1995. The leader of the Operaballs (2004–2011), Gjørill Songvoll, received the City of Oslo's Culture Prize in 2010.

The Operaball in Oslo has inspired several similar balls, notably by the student society in Trondheim, the Jyske Opera in Denmark, the Opera house in Rostock, Germany and Copenhagen Opera House. These have visited, referred to and invited members of the Operaballs in Oslo to similar events. The Jutland Opera (den Jyske Opera) has organized several masquerade balls after visiting the Oslo Opera Ball and with participation from Oslo, with a masked Ball held on 5 February 2005. The first mask ball in Copenhagen modeled after the Operaball in Oslo was held on 18 February 2005 in the Royal Theatre and Molktes Palé.

Historical costumes

Opera balls have held annual courses in costume sewing, costume managers have been Bente Iben Sandvik (1989–90), munkedamene with Emmy Gram, Stine Aasheim and Anne Solli (1991–93), Olaug Berg (1994–1998), Elizabeth Driveklepp and Anita Landre.

External links

Official website
Oslo Opera Ball on Facebook
«Opera til folket!» from ballade.no
Operaball nr 3 1990 Tormod Carlsen
Operaball nr 4 1991 ball with charm Paris ball
Operaball nr 5 1992 Leap Year ball
Operaball nr 6 1993 Opera all night costumes
Operaball nr 7 Opera lovers
Operaball nr 9 1997 Operafever at Blindern
Operaball nr 10 1998 culture, courtise and operaball Wienerball at the freemasons lodge (gamle logen)
Operaball nr 11 1999 Norsk operamoro
Operaball nr 12 2000 menuett and masks anno 1700
Operaball nr 13 2001 norwegian operafun
Operaball nr 14 2002 ball for life
Operaball nr 15 2003 fairytale operaball costumes and coutumes
Operaball nr 17 2005 Pomp and splendour
Operaball nr 18 2006 Oslo Operafestival Opera isn't frightening
Operaball nr 19 2006 Opera to the people
Operaball nr 21 2009
Operaball nr 23 2011
Tårnseilerne

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+| name         = <!--Uses page name if omitted-->
-Annual [[Opernball|Operaball]]s have been held in [[Oslo]] by the association [[Tårnseilerne]] ([[Apus apus|Swift]]) since 1988. The Operaball merged with Oslo Opera Festival in 2004 for a week of concerts and performances with Opera and classical music.
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+The annual '''Operaball''' is a masquerade with live performances held in [[Oslo]], Norway, by the [[Tårnseilerne]] association ([[Apus apus|Swift]]) since 1988. The Operaball merged with Oslo Opera Festival in 2004 for a week of concerts and performances with Opera and classical music.
 ==History==
+[[File:Operaballet i Oslo 1990 STore sal, Gamle logen.jpg|thumb|left|Period dance at the Oslo Operaball in 1990]]
-The balls have been period historical [[costume]] or [[masquerade]] balls and have been held in the historical [[Gamle Logen]]. The old [[Freemasonry|Freemasons]] Lodge in Oslo was renovated in 1989, but housed similar events in [[Christiania]] throughout the [[19th Century]]. Participants have first attended an [[Opera]] performance at the national opera house, then walk in a costume or carnival procession with horse-drawn carts through the historical centre of Oslo to the historical former freemasons Lodge. Then follows parallell performances and dance in up to six different halls with several orchestras and groups of musicians. All participants are invited to two evenings of rehearsals in [[historical dance|historical dances]], such as the [[menuett]], [[mazurka]], [[francaise]], [[lanciers]], [[galopp]] and so forth. Lectures and information evenings inform about the period, culture and attires chosen as theme for the event.
+[[File:Gamle Logen, Operaball 2005.jpg|thumb|260px|Operaball in Oslo 2005]]
+[[File:Operaball i Gamle Logen, Oslo 2004.jpg|thumb|260px|Operaball in Oslo 2004]]
+[[File:Operaball i Gamle Logen, Oslo 2003.jpg|thumb|260px|Operaball in Oslo 2003]]
+The balls have been period historical [[costume]] or [[masquerade ball|masquerade]] balls and have been held in the historical [[Gamle Logen]]. The old [[Freemasonry|Freemasons]] Lodge in Oslo was renovated in 1989, but housed similar events in [[Oslo|Christiania]] throughout the 19th century attended by some of Norway's most famous composers and artists – such as [[Edvard Grieg]], [[Halfdan Kjerulf]], Johan Svendsen, etc. Participants have first attended an [[Opera]] performance at the national opera house, then walk in a costume or carnival procession with horse-drawn carts through the historical centre of Oslo to the historical former freemasons Lodge. Then follows parallel performances and dance in up to six different halls with several orchestras and groups of musicians. All participants are invited to two evenings of rehearsals in [[historical dance]]s, such as the [[menuett]], [[mazurka]], [[francaise (dance)|francaise]], [[lanciers]], [[galopp]] and so forth. Lectures and information evenings inform about the period, culture and attires chosen as theme for the event.
-The annual series have historical precedents since the [[1850]]s in the same hall. There were annual [[masquerade balls]] in the same hall, the Old Freemasons lodge, by the student association and later the artist association in the [[carnival]] season in Christiania. These traditions are closesly related to the present Operaball in Oslo. Several compositions have been written for these events, notably [[Johan Svendsen]]s Festival [[Polonaise]]. [[Edvard Grieg]] has performed in the freemasons lodge and one piano composition is called At the carnival.
+The annual series have historical precedents since the 1850s in the same hall. There were annual [[masquerade balls]] in  the Old Freemasons lodge, by the student association and later also by the artist association in the [[carnival]] season in Christiania. These traditions are closesly related to the present Operaball in Oslo. Several compositions have been written for these events, notably [[Johan Svendsen]]s Festival [[Polonaise (dance)|Polonaise]]. [[Edvard Grieg]] has performed and held concerts in the freemasons lodge and one piano composition is called At the carnival.
+The present series were initiated by [[Bjørn Einar Sakseid.]] His first full-scale ball required [[roccoco]] costumes with [[Mozart]] style wigs, powder, and white stockings.
+After the restoration and reopening of the old [[Freemason]]s Lodge, this ball series has been the largest event in this hall. The capacity is 600 people. After a gala performance a procession walks a historical route through the city streets Count to [[Grev Herman Wedel Jarlsberg|Wedel]]'s Square and the freemasons Lodge. From 1988 to 2006 the performance was at the [[Opera House of Oslo|Norwegian Opera]] in Folketeaterbygningen, the new Opera House in Bjørvika opened in 2008. In 2007 and 2011 a mini-opera was held in the old freemasons Lodge.
+==The Opera Ball==
-The present series were initiated by [[Bjørn Einar Sakseid.]] His first full-scale ball required [[rococco]] costumes with [[Mozart]] style wigs, powder, and white stockings.
+Operaballs have alternately been called Roccoco Ball, Mozart Ball, masquerade or Mask Balls, in 1992 it was a Leap Year Ball on 29 February. In 1998, there was an Operaball on Valentine's Day, with the Orchestra playing A midsummer Night's dream by Mendelssohn, and in 1993 there was also a Christiania Soirée, where the organizers held the first public ball at [[Akershus fortress]] since the Middle Ages.
-After the restauration and reopening of the old [[Freemason]]s Lodge, this ball series has been the largest event in this hall. The capacity is 600 people. After a gala performance a procession walks a historical route through the city streets Count to [[Grev Herman Wedel Jarlsberg|Wedel]]'s Square and the freemasons Lodge. From 1988-2006 the performance was at the [[Opera House of Oslo|Norwegian Opera]] in Folketeaterbygningen, the new Opera House in Bjørvika opened in 2008. In 2007 and 2011 a mini-opera was held in the old freemasons Lodge.
+[[File:Bjørn Einar "Mozart" Sakseid 2 Operaball i Gamle Logen.jpg|thumb|260px|Bjørn Einar "Mozart" Sakseid]]
-== The Opera Ball ==
-Operaballs have alternately been called Rococco Ball, Mozart Ball, masquerade or Mask Balls, in 1992 it was Leap Year Ball, in 1998 it was on Valentine's day and in 1993 there was also a Christiania Soiree, where the organizers held the first public ball at [[Akershus fortress]] since the Middle Ages.
-[[File:Bjørn Einar "Mozart" Sakseid 2 Operaball i Gamle Logen.jpg|thumb|Bjørn Einar "Mozart" Sakseid]]
 Bjørn Einar "Mozart" Sakseid
-The organizers of the Operaballs were first private initiatives by Bjørn Einar Sakseid with Christopher Brown (1988) and Tormod Carlsen (1989) among students at the [[University of Oslo]]. In 1990 the ball was part of the student week of the norwegian student society led by Beatrice Johnson, from 1991 it was fronted by [[Jo Siri Ekgren]] and [[Signe Marie Hernes]] and in 1992 the Association Tårnseilerne ([[Apus apus|swift]]) was founded. In addition to the ball at the Old Freemasons lodge there have been balls in the Rococco Halls at the Grand Hotel in Oslo in 1988, a Palace Ball at [[Akershus Castle]] in 1993 and a Fairytale Ball at [[Holmenkollen Park Hotel]] in 1995. The leader of the Operaballs (2004-2011), Gjørill Songvoll, received the City of Oslo's Culture Prize in 2010.
+The organizers of the Operaballs were first private initiatives by Bjørn Einar Sakseid with Christopher Brown (1988) and Tormod Carlsen (1989) among students at the [[University of Oslo]]. In 1990 the ball was part of the student week of the Norwegian student society led by Beatrice Johnson, from 1991 it was fronted by [[Jo Siri Ekgren]] and [[Signe Marie Hernes]] and in 1992 the Association Tårnseilerne ([[Apus apus|swift]]) was founded. In addition to the ball at the Old Freemasons lodge there have been balls in the Roccoco Halls at the Grand Hotel in Oslo in 1988, a Palace Ball at [[Akershus Castle]] in 1993 and a Fairytale Ball at [[Holmenkollen Park Hotel]] in 1995. The leader of the Operaballs (2004–2011), Gjørill Songvoll, received the City of Oslo's Culture Prize in 2010.
+The Operaball in Oslo has inspired several similar balls, notably by the student society in Trondheim, the Jyske Opera in Denmark, the Opera house in Rostock, Germany and Copenhagen Opera House. These have visited, referred to and invited members of the Operaballs in Oslo to similar events. The Jutland Opera ([[den Jyske Opera]]) has organized several masquerade balls after visiting the Oslo Opera Ball and with participation from Oslo, with a masked Ball held on 5 February 2005. The first mask ball in Copenhagen modeled after the Operaball in Oslo was held on 18 February 2005 in the Royal Theatre and Molktes Palé.
+==Historical costumes==
-The Operaball in Oslo has inspired several similar balls, notably by the student society in Trondheim, the Jyske Opera in Denmark, the Opera house in Rostock, Germany and Copenhagen Opera House. These have visited, referred to and invited members of the Operaballs in Oslo to similar events. The Jutland Opera ([[den Jyske Opera]]) has organized several masquerade balls after visiting the Oslo Opera Ball and with participation from Oslo, with a masked Ball held on 5th February 2005. The first mask ball in Copenhagen modeled after the Operaball in Oslo was held on the 18th February 2005 in the Royal Theatre and Molktes Palé.
-[[File:Gamle Logen, Operaball 2005.jpg|thumb|Operaball in Oslo 2005]]
+[[File:Operaballet i Oslo 1990 gamle Logen.jpg|thumb|260px| Operaball in Oslo 1990]]
+[[File:Operaballet i Oslo 1990 fektere Gamle logen.jpg|thumb|260px| fencing performance at the Operaball in Oslo]]
+Opera balls have held annual courses in costume sewing, costume managers have been Bente Iben Sandvik (1989–90), munkedamene with Emmy Gram, Stine Aasheim and Anne Solli (1991–93), Olaug Berg (1994–1998), Elizabeth Driveklepp and Anita Landre.
+==External links==
+*{{Official website|operaballet.no}}
-== Historical costumes ==
+*{{facebook|OsloOperaball}}
-Opera balls have held annual courses in costume sewing, costume managers have been Bente Iben Sandvik (1989-90), munkedamene with Emmy Gram, Stine Aasheim and Anne Solli (1991-93), Olaug Berg (1994-1998), Elizabeth Driveklepp and Anita Landre.
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110831151115/http://www.ballade.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2007061217154950416571 «Opera til folket!»] from [[ballade.no]]
-[[FILE:Operaballet_i_Oslo_1990_gamle_Logen.jpg‎|thumb| Operaball in Oslo 1990]]
-==Links ==
-*[http://www.ballade.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2007061217154950416571 «Opera til folket!» from [[ballade.no]]]
 *Operaball nr 3 [http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/68755/archive/demo/?page=19 1990 Tormod Carlsen]
 *Operaball nr 4 [http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/38729/archive/demo/?page=25 1991 ball with charm] [http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/39233/archive/demo/?page=30 Paris ball]
 *Operaball nr 5 [http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/41860/archive/demo/?page=18 1992 Leap Year ball]
 *Operaball nr 6 [http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/71096/archive/demo/?page=2 1993 Opera all night][http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/71433/archive/demo/?page=4 costumes]
 *Operaball nr 7 [http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/72854/archive/demo/?page=34&query=T%C3%83%C2%A5rnseilerne Opera lovers]
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 *Operaball nr 15 [http://www.aftenposten.no/nyheter/oslo/article640338.ece  2003 fairytale operaball] [http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/80392/archive/demo/?page=97 costumes and coutumes]
 *Operaball nr 17 [http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/81481/archive/demo/?page=43 2005 Pomp and splendour]
-*Operaball nr 18 [http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/82062/archive/demo/?page=78 2006 Oslo Operafestival][http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/82062/archive/demo/?page=104 Opera is'nt frightening]
+*Operaball nr 18 [http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/82062/archive/demo/?page=78 2006 Oslo Operafestival][http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/82062/archive/demo/?page=104 Opera isn't frightening]
 *Operaball nr 19 [http://eavis.aftenposten.no/aftenposten/81985/archive/demo/?page=12 2006][http://oslopuls.aftenposten.no/kunst_scene/article11389.ece Opera to the people]
 *Operaball nr 21 [http://www.lokalavisenfrogner.no/kultur/operaball-1.4937310 2009]
 *Operaball nr 23 [http://www.kulturentusiastene.no/modules/content/index.php?id=8 2011]
-[http://foreninger.uio.no/seilerne/ Tårnseilerne]
+* [http://foreninger.uio.no/seilerne/ Tårnseilerne]
+[[Category:Music festivals in Oslo]]
+[[Category:Culture in Oslo]]
+[[Category:Music festivals in Norway]]
+[[Category:Classical music festivals in Norway]]
+[[Category:Cultural festivals in Norway]]
+[[Category:Music in Oslo]]
+[[Category:1988 establishments in Norway]]
+[[Category:Recurring events established in 1988]]
+[[Category:Winter events in Norway]]
+[[Category:Balls (dance party)]]