Kvernberg/Bjørdal
Kvernberg/Bjørdal is a Norwegian duo consisting of Jorun Marie Kvernberg and Kristina Farstad Bjørdal, two highly accomplished and versatile musicians whose work moves across folk music, dance music, and contemporary art music. Together, they have developed a distinctive artistic collaboration that brings together strong roots in traditional music with curiosity, innovation, and a wide-ranging musical vocabulary.Both musicians are recognised for their virtuosity, artistic personality, and broad experience across genres. Jorun Marie Kvernberg is well known both as a folk musician and as a composer, while Kristina Farstad Bjørdal has built a remarkable career spanning classical accordion, contemporary music, and traditional dance music. As a duo, they have created a concert format that is both musically refined and deeply connected to living traditions.The duo has already performed extensively, with concerts across Norway and appearances in a wide range of settings, from folk music venues and dance events to festivals for classical, contemporary, and cross-genre music. Their work has been met with strong audience response and critical acclaim, and they continue to build a growing profile within the Nordic music scene.
Next performance:
Nordic Folk Alliance 2026 in Malmö
April 11,
17:15–17:45 at Gold Foyer, Palladium.