What is — På 123?

På 123, 1-2-3… is an annual, classical minifestival which offers an in-depth exploration of one composer over three days, in an intimate setting. The musicians and performing artists are of international calibre, chosen from different aspects of the cultural sector and from different age-groups. An inclusive, inspiring and heart-warming weekend!

We start on Friday night with a classical chamber music concert where all the festival artists are presented. Then the weekend moves from event to event, with a much-needed breathing space every afternoon to recharge. Each year we choose one composer, and carefully find repertoire, stories, ideas, and texts to weave into a festival programme. We hope that everyone will leave our festival with a deeper knowledge of both the person and their music, while having been part of a journey together with the performers and the rest of the audience in a very special setting.

We include children and teenagers on our journey of exploration. The Engegård Quartet has close contact with the neighbourhood orchestra Nordberg String Orchestra, and several exciting young talents in Oslo and beyond.

This year’s special edition:

1-2-3 Engegård Quartet!

We are celebrating playing quartet together for 20 years, and the 10th anniversary of our 1-2-3 festivals.

14th-16th November 2025
Sentralen, Oslo

The Engegård Quartet invite you to join them for performances of some of their most important works and collaborators over 20 years.

Read more here!