Siljustøl audioguide
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Kode Kunstmuseer og Komponisthjem
Would you like to join us for a tour around Siljustøl? We would love to show you some of the most beautiful places on the property. You will also hear the stories of those who lived here - sometimes told by themselves. And last but not least: You will hear the music composed by Sæverud. The tour around Siljustøl is made up of 10 stops. You can determine the order yourself. In the app, there is a map where you can see where the different stops are located. When you enter the red areas, the stories will automatically play. We ask you to stay on the gravel paths. The map will open when you press "start". With thanks to Sparebankstiftelsen SR-Bank for supporting the development of this project!
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Points of interest
#1
At the house
The house at Siljustøl was completed in 1939 and was designed by the architect Ludolf Eide Parr. The accommodation is 680 square meters and contains 63 rooms. Music: Siljuslåtten (Silju-Dance), Op. 17, from Harald Sæverud Orchestral Music vol. 2, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Karsten Andersen (conductor), Einar Røttingen (piano) and Trond Sæverud (violin). 📷 Unknown 📷 Thor Brødreskift 📷 Painting by Marie Hvoslef
#2
The Grave
Harald Sæverud himself chose where he was to be buried. However, the exact location remains a secret. Music: Den siste bå’nlåt (Her last Cradle Song), Tunes and Dances from Siljustøl, 2. suite, Op. 22, No. 3, from Sæverud: The Complete Piano Music, Einar Røttingen 📷 Thor Brødreskift 📷 Thor Brødreskift 📷 Thor Brødreskift 📷 Maike Flick
#3
The Waterfalls
The waterfalls are a sight to behold when the water flow is high in the spring. Music: Fa’ens femsteg (The Devil’s Five-Hop), Peer Gynt suite no. 1, Op. 28, from Harald Sæverud Orchestral Music vol. 2, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Karsten Andersen (conductor), Einar Røttingen (piano) and Trond Sæverud (violin). 📷 Dag Fosse 📷 Svein A. Sturlason 📷 Svein A. Sturlason
#4
The Sea
The 150-square-metre lake was originally a peat and water bog. Harald Sæverud and his sons shovelled out the innermost part with their own hands. Music: Småfugl-vals (Little Bird’s Waltz), Easy Pieces for Piano, Op. 18, No. 2, from Sæverud: The Complete Piano Music, Einar Røttingen 📷 Sofia Paulusma 📷 Unknown 📷 Sofia Paulusma
#5
Hannibal
The name is inspired by the commander Hannibal, who famously used vinegar to dig through the mountain. Sæverud tried to do the same thing, but eventually had to resort to dynamite instead. Music: Kjempeviseslåtten (The Ballad of Revolt), Tunes and Dances from Siljustøl, 2. suite, Op. 22, No. 5, from Sæverud: The Complete Piano Music, Einar Røttingen 📷 Maike Flick 📷 Thor Brødreskift 📷 Drawing by Bozidar Jakac 📷 Thor Brødreskift
#6
The Bench
Harald Sæverud found inspiration for several of his pieces here. Music: Symphony No. 2., 2nd movement, Op. 4, from Saeverud - Symphonies Nos. 2 & 4, Stavanger Symphony Orchestra, Ole Kristian Ruud (conductor), Katrine Buvarp (violin) 📷 Unknown 📷 Maike Flick 📷 Unknown 📷 Unknown
#7
The Ash Tree
This large ash tree has been given a place of honour on the property, according to Harald Sæverud's wishes. Music: Revebjølle (Digitalis Purpurea), Tunes and Dances from Siljustøl, 2. suite, Op. 22, No. 1, from Sæverud: The Complete Piano Music, Einar Røttingen 📷 Maike Flick 📷 Private 📷 Private 📷 Marie Hvoslef painted by Bozidar Jakac
#8
The Rock of Moses
On rainy days, we see a small water outlet up in the rock face. Therefore, the place has been given a biblical name. Music: Rondo amoroso, Easy Pieces for Piano, Op. 14, No. 7, from Sæverud: The Complete Piano Music, Einar Røttingen 📷 Maike Flick 📷 Sveinung, Tormod & Ketil painting by Bjørn Tvedt 📷 Private 📷 Unknown
#9
The Soil House
In the old days, peat was converted into fuel in Moldhuset. Later, the family had dairy goats here. Music: Småsvein-gangar (Happy Chap’s Frisky Steps), Easy Pieces for Piano, Op. 14, No. 1 from Sæverud: The Complete Piano Music, Einar Røttingen 📷 Maike Flick 📷 Unknown 📷 Private 📷 Private
#10
The Beautiful Hill
Marie Hvoslef Sæverud painted many landscapes and was especially fond of this place. Music: Kristi Blodsdråper (Fuchsia), Woodwind Quintet No.1, Op. 21a, from Highlights of the Bergen Wind Quintet, Bergen Blåsekvintett 📷 Unknown 📷 Painting by Marie Hvoslef 📷 Maike Flick 📷 Unknown 📷 Unknown